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Republican politicians have flocked to New York City in recent days to stand alongside former President Trump as he attends his hush money trial. Trump’s group on Monday included several members of Congress: Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.), who represents Staten Island and parts of Brooklyn. Sen.…
House Republicans are taking aim at President Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war this week, after the administration paused shipment of some bombs to Israel and warned that the U.S. wll cut off more offensive weapons to Jerusalem if its forces launch an invasion into Rafah. Republicans in both chambers have sharply criticized the administration’s…
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) described the state of healthcare in America as “barbarism,” in an upcoming episode of Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-Vt.) podcast. In a preview of Wednesday’s episode of “Bernie: The Podcast,” Ocasio-Cortez expressed her sadness about the high costs of healthcare and housing and the difficult choices many Americans must make, as she committed…
Republican Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.) said on Sunday that House Republicans are 'probably nearing the conclusion' of their impeachment investigation into President Biden. Bacon mentioned he talked with lawyers from the committees leading the impeachment inquiry into Biden, who indicated that currently, there's 'not a specific crime that has been committed.' “And he’d need that…
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) on Sunday criticized the GOP’s approach to reproductive rights and said the party should work harder to understand where average Americans stand on these issues. In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Dana Bash asked Lawler — one of just a handful of House Republicans to support legislation to…
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) admitted on Sunday that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) might lose his position if he decides to organize a vote on aid to Ukraine. When questioned on NBC News’s “Meet the Press” about whether he thinks Johnson could lose the leadership position by approving Ukraine aid, Bacon replied, “It’s possible, I’m not…
House Intelligence Chair Mike Turner (R-Ohio) on Sunday predicted additional funding for Ukraine will have 'overwhelming support' in Congress, as sharp divisions amid lawmakers have left aid for the nation in limbo. Turner, during an interview with CBS News’s 'Face The Nation,' said Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has 'made clear' he supports Ukraine and indicated…
Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) brushed off accusations that progressives are influencing President Biden’s border policy on Sunday, describing the president as “very independent” on the issue. The concerns were raised after Biden appeared to back off promises to use executive action to close the border, following mass criticism from progressives. The left wing of the…
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said Sunday that he’s “confident” that the House will vote on aid for Ukraine after the Easter recess ends, pointing to private conversations with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). Johnson has so far refused calls to bring a Ukraine aid bill to the floor for a vote, despite bipartisan demand for…
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