A lone progressive’s effort to impeach President Donald Trump failed Thursday, with nearly two dozen Democrats joining the House GOP to quash it. Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, moved to get a vote on two articles of impeachment Wednesday night via a privileged resolution, a mechanism allowing lawmakers to … 23 Dems join House Republicans to kill progressive’s Trump impeachment bidRead more
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Noem confronts Democrats over NYC crime, asylum abuses as members hurl accusations
A Homeland Security hearing focused on America’s international threats turned into a shouting match on Thursday morning when Democrat lawmakers hurled accusations at DHS Secretary Kristi Noem of having abandoned America’s largest city and having violated asylum law. Rep. Timothy Kennedy, D-N.Y., said Noem had decided to reduce … Noem confronts Democrats over NYC crime, asylum abuses as members hurl accusationsRead more
Leavitt accuses CNN reporter of trying to ‘push narratives’ during heated White House exchange
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt clashed with reporters over inflation during Thursday’s briefing, accusing CNN’s Kaitlan Collins of trying to “push narratives.” Collins pressed Leavitt to explain President Donald Trump‘s apparent mixed messaging regarding the economy, saying at one time that it was booming while at other … Leavitt accuses CNN reporter of trying to ‘push narratives’ during heated White House exchangeRead more
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Punish Politicians Who Quit on Their Constituents
Early congressional resignations are rising, leaving voters without representation. Learn why it’s time for consequences and higher standards in politics.
Senate Face-Plants on Health Care
Dueling proposals to address expiring Obamacare subsidies both failed in the Senate on Thursday, but lawmakers are hoping there may still be a path toward action.
The Wages of Failure
States with full-time, well-paid legislators often fare poorly in independent studies measuring government effectiveness.
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Trump Is a Better Forecaster Than the Fed
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Karoline Leavitt rips CNN’s Kaitlan Collins over Biden-era coverage, says prez believes network would benefit from ‘new ownership’
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt tore into CNN’s Kaitlan Collins during a Thursday briefing over her network’s failure to press former President Joe Biden about poor economic indicators while he was in office.
Progressives launch another primary challenge to a House Democrat
Democrat Nida Allam is launching a primary challenge against Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-N.C.), she announced Thursday, joining a growing list of candidates vying to unseat House Democrats with a slate of progressive endorsements already in tow. The Durham County commissioner is the latest progressive to launch an insurgent … Progressives launch another primary challenge to a House DemocratRead more
4 GOP senators break ranks to vote for Democratic extension of ObamaCare subsidies
Four Republican senators, including two vulnerable incumbents who are up for reelection next year, broke ranks Thursday and voted for a three-year extension of enhanced health insurance premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Josh Hawley … 4 GOP senators break ranks to vote for Democratic extension of ObamaCare subsidiesRead more
Russia demands Trump administration provide reasoning for seizure of oil tanker
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday demanded that the Trump administration explain why Venezuela’s oil tanker was seized by U.S. forces. “I really hope that the United States, although they consider themselves entitled to conduct such operations, will somehow explain, out of respect for other members of … Russia demands Trump administration provide reasoning for seizure of oil tankerRead more
Union bosses sue to defend system that helped turn federal prison into ‘rape club’
The FCI Dublin prison, recently shuttered, was infamous for sexual abuse and harassment of inmates, with over 100 women accusing eight former guards of criminal abuses, and the union boss Ed Canales being accused of enabling the abuse and obstructing accountability.
4 GOP senators break ranks to vote for Democratic extension of ObamaCare subsidies
Four Republican senators, including two vulnerable incumbents who are up for reelection next year, broke ranks Thursday and voted for a three-year extension of enhanced health insurance premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Josh Hawley … 4 GOP senators break ranks to vote for Democratic extension of ObamaCare subsidiesRead more
Ben Jennings on Trump’s plan to scrutinise tourists’ social media histories – cartoon
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Half a million flee as deadly Cambodia-Thailand border clashes escalate
At least 20 killed and almost 200 injured, as Trump claims he can settle hostilities ‘pretty quickly’ What’s behind the Thailand-Cambodia clashes – explained in 30 seconds Deadly fighting has continued along the disputed border of Cambodia and Thailand, as more than half a million people sheltered in … Half a million flee as deadly Cambodia-Thailand border clashes escalateRead more
Protesters interrupt Noem hearing with Exorcist line: ‘The power of Christ compels you!’
Two protesters disrupted House panel hearing, with one yelling line made famous in 1973 horror film Protesters briefly interrupted the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, during a Capitol Hill hearing on Thursday, evoking a quote from the film The Exorcist. As Noem delivered her opening remarks before the … Protesters interrupt Noem hearing with Exorcist line: ‘The power of Christ compels you!’Read more
‘Architects of AI’ named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year
Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is among the influential tech figures that adorn one of the two covers.
Top Homeland Security Dem blasted for calling WV National Guard shooting ‘unfortunate accident’
The top Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee was lambasted, almost immediately, for referring to the shooting of two West Virginia National Guardsmen in Washington as an “unfortunate accident” during a hearing Thursday. On Thanksgiving Eve, WVNG Spc. Sarah Beckstrom of Webster County was killed and Andrew … Top Homeland Security Dem blasted for calling WV National Guard shooting ‘unfortunate accident’Read more
Trump presses Thune to ‘get something done’ on stalled nominees
President Donald Trump on Thursday pressed Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., to dismantle the Senate’s “blue slip” tradition, arguing that the practice has allowed Democrats to block Republican judicial and U.S. attorney nominees. “If they say no, then it is OVER for that very well qualified Republican … Trump presses Thune to ‘get something done’ on stalled nomineesRead more
Mike Lindell launches Minnesota governor bid with vow to target Walz over ‘rampant fraud’ as scandal widens
President Donald Trump‘s ally and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell launched a Republican campaign for Minnesota governor on Thursday. Lindell jumps into the gubernatorial race as the Trump administration and the House Oversight Committee have launched investigations into Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz’s alleged role in what investigators are … Mike Lindell launches Minnesota governor bid with vow to target Walz over ‘rampant fraud’ as scandal widensRead more
Quiet GOP ‘Astroturf’ campaign convinced liberal firebrand to run for US Senate, source says
It appears some behind-the-scenes tinkering by the Senate Republican campaign arm helped spur progressive firebrand Rep. Jasmine Crockett to declare her candidacy this week in Texas’ high-stakes Senate race. The campaign launch by Crockett, a two-term lawmaker who represents a Dallas-area district and who is known as a … Quiet GOP ‘Astroturf’ campaign convinced liberal firebrand to run for US Senate, source saysRead more
Senate Dems’ Obamacare fix fails as Senate looks for off-ramp from healthcare cliff
Senate Republicans rallied to block Senate Democrats’ extension of expiring Obamacare subsidies as both sides of the aisle suffer defeats on their proposals to deal with the looming healthcare cliff. Over the course of the 43-day government shutdown, Senate Democrats made the longest closure in history all about … Senate Dems’ Obamacare fix fails as Senate looks for off-ramp from healthcare cliffRead more
Senator warns of ‘powder keg’ as people condone behavior of anti-ICE protesters
A Republican senator warned lawmakers Thursday of a “powder keg” in the U.S. as people “villainize” Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and condone the behavior of anti-ICE protesters. Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri made the remark as the Senate Committee on Armed Services gathered on Capitol Hill … Senator warns of ‘powder keg’ as people condone behavior of anti-ICE protestersRead more
The Cruelest Irony of the Abrego Garcia Case
In the convoluted, never-ending saga of the wrongfully deported and then indicted Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a federal judge in Maryland this morning ordered his immediate release from ICE custody — on grounds that are tinged with the bitterest of ironies.
Fetterman Writes Letter Asking Israel’s President to Pardon Netanyahu
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) prepared a letter in recent days asking Israel’s president for a favor.