Trump-backed candidates, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) and Maine State Rep. Austin Theriault (R), won their congressional primaries on Tuesday night. Mace won her race with 21,030 votes, or 57.8 percent of the vote, over her Republican opponents, according to the Associated Press (AP). The race was called at 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday. Catherine Templeton, the former
Trump-Backed Nancy Mace, Austin Theriault Win Congressional Primaries in South Carolina, Maine
July 1, 2024 by
Stefanik Hosts Roster of Women Congressional Candidates in Washington for ‘Rising Stars Reception’
July 1, 2024 by
WASHINGTON, DC â House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) on Tuesday hosted women Republican congressional candidates from around the country who are endorsed by her super PAC. Stefanik hosted six E-PAC-backed candidates at the Rising Stars Receptions and Press Event on Capitol Hill, including two former U.S. congresswomen in Reps. Yvette Herrell (R-NM) and
Lauren Boebert Soars to Victory over 5 Opponents in Colorado GOP Congressional Race
June 26, 2024 by
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) soared to victory in the Republican primary for Coloradoâs 4th Congressional District on Tuesday evening. Boebert received 42,741 votes, or 43.4 percent of the vote, while her opponent, Jerry Sonnenberg, who previously served in the Colorado Senate for the first district between January 2src15 and January 2src23, received 14,src17 votes, or
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair: People Don’t Want More Deportations, They ‘Want Border Security’
February 20, 2024 by
On Wednesdayâs broadcast of NBCâs âMTP Now,â Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep. Nanette BarragĂĄn (D-CA) argued that Americans âwant border security, they want pathways to citizenship, and things that are going to uplift immigrantsâ and donât want to see increased deportations for people who are in the country illegally and the push to do so
Kentucky Supreme Court upholds congressional boundaries passed by GOP-led legislature
December 15, 2023 by
The Kentucky Capitol building, in Frankfort. | Timothy D. Easley/AP Kentuckyâs Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Republican-drawn boundaries for state House and congressional districts, rejecting Democratic claims that the majority partyâs mapmaking amounted to gerrymandering in violation of the stateâs constitution. The court noted that an alternative proposal would have resulted in nearly the same
How a flood of congressional retirements is rocking the 2024 elections
November 27, 2023 by
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin’s decision not to seek reelection almost certainly means his party will lose the West Virginia Senate seat he’s held since winning a special election in 2src1src. | Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images A surge of lawmakers calling it quits the past three weeks is on the verge of putting Congress on pace
Can a Democrat not named Katie Porter win her congressional swing seat?
November 27, 2023 by
As Rep. Katie Porter is vacating her seat to run for Senate, California Democrats are torn between the two candidates running to replace her. | Francis Chung/POLITICO LOS ANGELES â Rep. Katie Porter has been a bright spot for Democrats as they try to claim territory in Orange County, Californiaâs historic bastion of conservatism. But
Former GOP congressional aide Celeste Maloy wins Utah House seat
November 26, 2023 by
Celeste Maloy will be the first woman in Utahâs congressional delegation since 2src19 and the fifth in its history. | Rick Bowmer/AP Utah Republican Celeste Maloy will be the newest member of Congress, bringing the House back to its full complement of 435 members. Maloy defeated Democratic state Sen. Kathleen Riebe and a handful of
Hunter Bidenâs lawyer accuses House Republicans of âcongressional manipulationâ
September 15, 2023 by
After a grand jury indicted Hunter Biden on charges related to gun possession, his top defense attorney sent several documents to three congressional committees. | Julio Cortez/AP Photo Hunter Bidenâs lawyer said Thursday that prosecutors caved to House Republicansâ political pressure when they secured an indictment of the first son. Just hours after a grand
LIV Golf brings on some more political muscle to deal with congressional probe
September 1, 2023 by
Yasir Al-Rumayyan, governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, laughs while greeting golfers at the range before the start of the second round of the Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf tournament. | Seth Wenig/AP Photo One of D.C.âs most prominent lobbying firms has signed on to help the much criticized Saudi-funded LIV Golf league navigate its
Former Rep. Al Lawsonâs Florida congressional seat could come back under new agreement
August 12, 2023 by
Former Rep. Al Lawson (center) said he would consider running for his old seat if the district was reinstated to a configuration similar to how it was prior to the midterms. | J. Scott Applewhite TALLAHASSEE, Fla. â A major legal challenge to Floridaâs disputed congressional map could result in the reinstatement of a north
Rep. Chris Smith Plans Congressional Hearing on W.H.O. Pandemic Accord Talks
July 27, 2023 by
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) announced on Monday he will chair a Congressional hearing in the near future on negotiations at the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) to adopt a âpandemic accord,â an international legal document that could bind American public health efforts beholden to the United Nations, potentially eroding sovereignty. The W.H.O. is hosting its annual
Congressional centrists plot deal-cutting course in divided government
February 24, 2023 by
Sens. Susan Collins, left, and Joe Manchin said their work would not halt just because it may be tougher to convince Speaker Kevin McCarthyâs majority to take up legislation. | Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo Thereâs a new speaker in the House and fewer influential centrists. Washingtonâs bipartisan fever hasnât broken yet, though. The centrist group No
Congressional leaders pledge to avert rail strike, negotiate year-end spending deal
January 15, 2023 by
Congressional leaders and top appropriators could meet as soon as Wednesday about the so-called omnibus spending package, which would boost federal agency budgets for the current fiscal year. | Andrew Harnik/AP Photo Congressional leaders left a meeting with President Joe Biden on Tuesday resolving to both quickly avert a national railroad strike in the coming
Report: Congressional Black Caucus Blocking Black Republican Byron Donalds from Joining
June 10, 2021 by
Freshman Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) has been blocked from joining the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), according to a report. The caucus has been blocking the black Republican from membership, according to a source familiar with the CBCâs plan who told BuzzFeed News. BuzzFeed noted that it had been nearly six months since the new freshman class…
âMorally Reprehensibleâ: 124 Republicans Blast Pelosiâs Attempt To Overturn Congressional Election
March 24, 2021 by
124 congressional Republicans submitted a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday condemning her support for an effort to overturn an Iowa Republicanâs election victory. The letter, circulated by Republican Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson, denounces Pelosiâs support for a process that could end with the House of Representatives overturning the 2020 election…
âThe Time Has Comeâ: First New York Congressional Democrat Calls For Cuomo To Resign After Third Allegation
March 2, 2021 by
March 01, 2021 10:34 PM ET The first New York Congressional Democrat has called on the stateâs Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign amid another allegation of unwanted advances from a third woman. Anna Ruch, 33, told The New York Times in an interview published Monday that Cuomo asked to kiss her during a wedding…
Here Comes The Pork: Congressional Earmarks Are Reportedly Making A Comeback
February 18, 2021 by
Congress is planning to bring back earmarks, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer reportedly told Democrats during a Tuesday call. Hoyer told Democrats that he can âguaranteeâ that there will be a âbipartisanâ effort to bring back the spending practice, two people on the call said according to a Politico report. A spokesperson told the outlet…
Democratic Congressional Candidate Praises Hitlerâs Courage And Economic Prowess
February 11, 2021 by
A Democratic congressional candidate praised Adolf Hitlerâs courage and economic prowess as he compared former President Donald Trump to the notorious German dictator. âYou canât FULLY compare Trump to Hitler,â tweeted Democratic North Carolina congressional candidate Mark Judson Thursday. âHitler wasnât too much of a coward to serve in the Army.â (RELATED: 70% Of Russians…
Lou Dobbs: RNC Chair McDaniel And Congressional Republican Leadership âBare Tremendous Responsibilityâ For Election Results
January 22, 2021 by
Fox Business host Lou Dobbs said Wednesday that Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell bore a lot of âresponsibilityâ for the results of the 2020 election and beyond. Dobbs was joined by guest Leo Terrell on his broadcast of âLou Dobbs Tonightâ to discuss…
Daines: Swalwell ‘Needs to Get in Front of a Congressional Committee’
December 19, 2020 by
On Fridayâs broadcast of Fox News Radioâs âFox Across America,â Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) said that Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) should testify before a congressional committee about his involvement with a suspected Chinese spy. Daines said, [relevant remarks begin around 12:10] âLetâs just start with the first step is to have him come clean about…
BREAKING: Capitol Police Just Arrested a Democratic Congressional Staffer in the Doxxing of GOP Senators.
October 4, 2018 by
Capitol Police on Wednesday evening arrested a Democratic congressional staffer who allegedly doxxed a handful of Republican senators and then posted their personal information online. Jackson Cosko, 27, was charged with making public restricted personal information, witness tampering, threats in interstate communication, unauthorized access of a government computer, identity theft, second-degree burglary and unlawful entry, […]
McCabe Seeks Immunity From Prosecution in Exchange For Testimony in Congressional Hearing.
June 6, 2018 by
In a letter sent to Chairman Grassley Monday, Andrew McCabeâs attorney Michael Bromwich requested the Senate Judiciary Committee grant the former FBI official immunity from prosecution in exchange for testifying at next weekâs Congressional hearing on the FBIâs handling of the Clinton investigation. Chuck Grassley requested Andrew McCabe testify next week at a Congressional hearing […]
Republican Win Arizona Special Congressional Election.
April 25, 2018 by
The Associated Press declared Republican Debbie Lesko the winner of Tuesdayâs special election in Arizonaâs 8th Congressional District over Democrat Hiral Tipirneni at 11:08 p.m. Eastern, one hour and eight minutes after the polls closed. BREAKING: Republican Debbie Lesko wins special U.S. House election in Arizona, keeping seat in GOP control. — The Associated Press […]
John Brennan Shouldnât Be Lecturing America, He Should Be The Focus Of A Congressional Inquiry
March 22, 2018 by
Former CIA chief John Brennan is a liar. And heâs not the kind of garden variety dissembler that we see in Washington all the time, either. Rather, Brennan is the kind of man who feels comfortable brazenly misleading the American people about an attack on democracy, and then shamelessly lecturing them about civic decency. You […]
George Soros Funded Group Readying Trumpâs Sexual Harassment Accusers To Push For Congressional Investigation.
December 11, 2017 by
A far-left activist group funded by George Soros is readying the women who accused President Donald Trump of sexual misconduct to demand a congressional investigation. The women had made their accusations just before the November 2016 election. The women will speak on Monday at 10:30 a.m. ET to call for “accountability and an investigation by […]
Video Review: A Discussion on the Wasserman Schultz/Awan Brothers IT Scandal with Key Congressional House Members
October 15, 2017 by
(Washington, DC) â Judicial Watch yesterday participated in a special highly-revealing discussion between House representatives and experts regarding the Wasserman Schultz/Awan Brothers/IT scandal. As you may already know, a Democratic IT staffer named Imran Awan was arrested this past July on charges of bank fraud. He was employed with Debbie Wasserman Shultz and other congressional […]
DACA Was Only One Part of Obama’s Seizure of Congressional Power
September 8, 2017 by
The DACA program being terminated by AG Sessions was a Federal program started by President Obama. The program was promoted as an administrative strategy to provide eligible youth relief from deportation. Since the entire issue has been clouded with political rhetoric itâs important to look at its legal and constitutional status. The DACA program was […]
Obama Blocks Congressional Inquiry Into Our Non-Ransom, Leverage Payment To Iran
August 24, 2016 by
So, will we ever find out the internal dynamics of the $400 million non-ransom that used for leverage by an administration that said we donât pay ransom, even though it was stipulated that the monies wouldnât be handed over until the four detained Americans were released? In other words, it was a ransom. Yet, the […]
Florida: Leading Congressional Candidate has Unsettling ties to Terrorist Groups
July 29, 2016 by
John Rutherford, the favored Candidate for Floridaâs 4th Congressional District, has unsettling long term ties to groups which have officially been designated as Islamic Terrorist Groups. The Cabinet and President Tayyp Erdogan of Turkey, a NATO Ally, officially designated the religious movement of U.S.-based Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen a terrorist group as recently as May, […]