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Latina Republican blocked from joining Congressional Hispanic Caucus

October 27, 2022

Latina Republican blocked from joining Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Texas Republican Mayra Flores, who flipped a long-held Democratic House seat along the U.S.-Mexico border, was blocked from joining the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

Historian compares Biden to Lincoln, says 2022 elections are ‘easily’ the ‘most important’ since the Civil War

October 26, 2022

Historian compares Biden to Lincoln, says 2022 elections are ‘easily’ the ‘most important’ since the Civil War

Presidential historian Jon Meacham argued that the upcoming midterm elections are the most important since the Civil War and argued Republicans are a threat to democracy.

Republican lawmakers question Boston University on research creating new COVID-19 strain

October 26, 2022

Republican lawmakers question Boston University on research creating new COVID-19 strain

Republican lawmakers wrote a letter to Boston University President Robert Brown requesting information about recent COVID-19 research at the school.

Republicans question FBI over Hunter Biden partner’s China ties, ability to ‘infiltrate’ family business

October 26, 2022

Republicans question FBI over Hunter Biden partner’s China ties, ability to ‘infiltrate’ family business

House Republicans are alarmed that U.S. national security may be jeopardized due to President Biden's son Hunter's ties to businesses linked to China.

Tlaib refuses to back Dearborn Muslim parents outraged over 'sexually explicit' school books

October 25, 2022

Tlaib refuses to back Dearborn Muslim parents outraged over 'sexually explicit' school books

Rep. Rashida Tlaib is refusing to support Muslims in her new district who are protesting allegedly sexually explicit materials in schools.

Black GOP candidate blasts 'hypocrisy' of Congressional Black Caucus for supporting White male Dem opponent

October 25, 2022

Black GOP candidate blasts 'hypocrisy' of Congressional Black Caucus for supporting White male Dem opponent

Jennifer-Ruth Green called out the 'hypocrisy' of the Black Caucus' support for her White male Democratic opponent running in Indiana's 1st Congressional District.

Congressman demands records from DOJ detailing FACE Act abortion prosecutions: 'Easily weaponized'

October 24, 2022

Congressman demands records from DOJ detailing FACE Act abortion prosecutions: 'Easily weaponized'

Rep. Chip Roy of Texas demanded the Department of Justice turn over a list of people prosecuted under the FACE Act since 1994 as the law is being used to arrest pro-life activists.

Pelosi avoids question on what her future holds as Dems hope to keep House control

October 24, 2022

Pelosi avoids question on what her future holds as Dems hope to keep House control

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would not say what her future could hold after the midterm elections, dodging questions about whether she will remain in Democratic leadership.

Liz Cheney discusses how she believes Jan 6 committee's Trump subpoena will play out

October 23, 2022

Liz Cheney discusses how she believes Jan 6 committee's Trump subpoena will play out

House January 6 Committee vice chair Rep. Liz Cheney said she believes former President Donald Trump will comply with a subpoena to produce documents and sit for a deposition.

Man who assaulted US Rep. Lee Zeldin to be released into rehab

October 20, 2022

Man who assaulted US Rep. Lee Zeldin to be released into rehab

The man charged with assaulting Republican U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin during a campaign in New York will be released from jail and into an alcohol treatment program.