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The worst thing about Mitch McConnell's $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package

December 28, 2022

The worst thing about Mitch McConnell's $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package

The most galling thing about the omnibus is that more than $400 million is dished out to American allies to assist them in their "border security."

Republican Jewish Coalition disavows congressman-elect Santos amid string of lies: 'He will not be welcome'

December 27, 2022

Republican Jewish Coalition disavows congressman-elect Santos amid string of lies: 'He will not be welcome'

The Republican Jewish Coalition banned Republican Congressman-elect George Santos from attending future events after reportedly lying about his Jewish background.

Defeated George Santos opponent demands rematch, House Democrats pounce after NY Republican admits to lies

December 27, 2022

Defeated George Santos opponent demands rematch, House Democrats pounce after NY Republican admits to lies

House Democrats are calling for incoming GOP Congressman George Santos to resign or be kicked out of Congress after he admitted to lying about his work experience and education.

Jan. 6 Committee Democrat slammed for calling Electoral College a 'danger' to Americans

December 27, 2022

Jan. 6 Committee Democrat slammed for calling Electoral College a 'danger' to Americans

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin was slammed on Monday after he claimed the Electoral College was a "danger" to Americans and to democracy during an interview.

House Republican urges McCarthy to 'hold the Senate's feet to the fire' for $1.7T omnibus 'monstrosity'

December 26, 2022

House Republican urges McCarthy to 'hold the Senate's feet to the fire' for $1.7T omnibus 'monstrosity'

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., expresses "frustration and anger" over Congress' $1.7 trillion spending bill that adds $3.1 trillion to the national debt.

Congress misses its deadline to fund the government again

December 24, 2022

Congress misses its deadline to fund the government again

Despite the sturm and drang about “funding the government before the deadline,” Congress punted, again, approving yet another interim spending bill.

AOC helped stuff omnibus bill with pork before voting no

December 23, 2022

AOC helped stuff omnibus bill with pork before voting no

New York Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pushed for earmarks to be included in the House's omnibus package but was the only Democrat to vote against the measure.

Chip Roy blows up over $1.7T spending bill in fiery floor speech: 'Destroying the United States'

December 23, 2022

Chip Roy blows up over $1.7T spending bill in fiery floor speech: 'Destroying the United States'

Rep. Chip Roy on Friday criticized the process that is forcing lawmakers to quickly vote on a $1.7 trillion spending bill just a few days before the Christmas holiday.

Rep.-elect George Santos faces more allegations of lying about who he is

December 23, 2022

Rep.-elect George Santos faces more allegations of lying about who he is

New York Republican Rep.-elect George Santos is facing mounting scrutiny over his resume and now his claimed Jewish heritage after an onslaught of online reports.

House Dem dumps on Democrat Senate for forcing rushed vote on $1.7T spending bill: 'Unacceptable'

December 23, 2022

House Dem dumps on Democrat Senate for forcing rushed vote on $1.7T spending bill: 'Unacceptable'

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., blamed the Senate in a Friday speech at the Capitol for the "last second" passing of the $1.7 trillion government funding bill.