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George Santos has business ties with Russian oligarch's cousin, Stormy Daniels hush-money deal fixer: report

January 17, 2023

George Santos has business ties with Russian oligarch's cousin, Stormy Daniels hush-money deal fixer: report

First-year congressman George Santos, R-N.Y., has business connections with the cousin of a Russian oligarch and Stormy Daniels hush-money payment fixer Michael Cohen, a report says

Trial underway for Kansas man who threatened congressman, claimed to be 'Messiah'

January 17, 2023

Trial underway for Kansas man who threatened congressman, claimed to be 'Messiah'

A criminal trial for Chase Neill, 32, of Kansas, who allegedly developed a "fixation" on Rep. Jake LaTurner and called his office threatening to kill him, will begin Tuesday.

Lessons Martin Luther King Jr. could teach the 118th Congress

January 16, 2023

Lessons Martin Luther King Jr. could teach the 118th Congress

It's been two weeks since the 118th Congress opened. On Monday, Jan. 16 we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Here's what Congress could learn from him.

House Dems allege McCarthy, Stefanik and GOP leadership knew of George Santos 'web of lies' before election

January 16, 2023

House Dems allege McCarthy, Stefanik and GOP leadership knew of George Santos 'web of lies' before election

New York Democrat Reps. Dan Goldman, Ritchie Torres demanded House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other GOP leadership reveal what they knew of George Santos' "web of lies" before election.

Yellen to meet with Chinese counterpart in Switzerland day before US to hit debt ceiling

January 16, 2023

Yellen to meet with Chinese counterpart in Switzerland day before US to hit debt ceiling

Treasury Secretary Yellen will be in Switzerland this week as the U.S. is expected to hit its debt limit Thursday, which will stop it from borrowing any more until Congress acts.

Katie Porter allegations of racist rhetoric, staff abuse ignored by most media as she launches Senate bid

January 14, 2023

Katie Porter allegations of racist rhetoric, staff abuse ignored by most media as she launches Senate bid

The legacy media has largely gone silent on the toxic workplace claims facing House Democrat Katie Porter, who launched a bid for the Senate this week.

Why Kevin McCarthy booted three left-wing Democrats from their House committees

January 14, 2023

Why Kevin McCarthy booted three left-wing Democrats from their House committees

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has confirmed that House Democrats Adam Schiff, Ilhan Omar, and Eric Swalwell will not retain their committee assignments over past actions.

George Santos not going anywhere two weeks into the new Congress

January 14, 2023

George Santos not going anywhere two weeks into the new Congress

Embattled Congressman George Santos, R-N.Y., is not going anywhere anytime soon despite calls for his resignation and referral to the House Ethics Committee for investigation.

New House 'Anti-Woke Caucus' will push back on 'wokeness tyranny' in schools, military, govt, GOP rep says

January 14, 2023

New House 'Anti-Woke Caucus' will push back on 'wokeness tyranny' in schools, military, govt, GOP rep says

Republican Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana will push back on the "wokeness" agenda in Congress and in businesses and schools across the country with a new "Anti-Woke Caucus."

New York Democrats introduce Santos Act aimed at preventing candidates from lying about background

January 13, 2023

New York Democrats introduce Santos Act aimed at preventing candidates from lying about background

A new bill aimed at Rep. George Santos' lies about his resume and family history would require congressional candidates to file more background information with the FEC.