South Carolina State Rep. Stewart Jones (R), who has endorsed former President Donald Trump ahead of the GOP primary election, highlighted the case of his goddaughter Maddie Hines who was killed last year in a car crash caused by an illegal alien. During a press conference on Thursday, Jones detailed Maddieâs case. In October 2023
South Carolina Lawmaker at Trump Rally Highlights Story of 3-Year-Old Maddie Hines, Killed by Illegal Alien
April 3, 2024 by
Outgoing Silicon Valley lawmaker says big tech needs immigration reform
February 13, 2024 by
House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee Chair Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) listens to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar as he testifies about the the FY2src in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on Feb. 26, 2src2src in Washington. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Outgoing California Rep. Anna Eshooâs biggest tech regret isnât
Utah lawmaker proposes mandated potty training for kindergarteners
February 4, 2024 by
A proposed Utah law would make it illegal for parents to send their kids to kindergarten without potty training them first. The bill, proposed by state Rep. Douglas Welton, would also establish guidelines to refer a family to a social worker for not adhering to the policy change. The Republican lawmaker said he was compelled […]
GOP lawmaker: Ousted aides targeted my daughter for OnlyFans account
December 15, 2023 by
Rep. Brandon Williamsâ remarkable decision to go public about the feud is a bet that his political future will be improved by laying out its highly personal details. | Drew Angerer/Getty Images A Republican member of Congress is alleging that a former top aide spearheaded a âvindictiveâ threat to expose his daughterâs OnlyFans account. Rep.
Spain: Veteran Populist Lawmaker ‘Shot in Face’ by Motorcycle Getaway Gunman
November 9, 2023 by
Getty Images / Collage A retired Spanish politician, a former leader of the main parliamentary opposition party and founder of the second largest opposition party, was shot in the face as he walked out of church on Thursday. 78-year-old Alejo Vidal-Quadras, a retired politician, appears to have narrowly survived what may have been an assassination
Democratic lawmaker falsely claims House Republicans tried to ‘provide themselves with a pay raise’
September 30, 2023 by
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., falsely accused House Republicans of attempting to “provide themselves with a pay raise” Saturday as she objected to a stopgap spending bill before ultimately voting for the measure. DeLauro said there were “many changes” between the bill that was offered in the House and the version that was offered in the […]
Israeli president responds to U.S. lawmaker criticism
August 13, 2023 by
Photo by Francis Chung/POLITICO In an address delivered to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog emphasized his countryâs close relationship with the U.S., while also responding to recent criticism from some lawmakers. At least five progressive members boycotted Herzogâs speech, including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.), Cori Bush (Mo.), Rashida Tlaib
Democrats’ last anti-abortion lawmaker gets leadership endorsements
August 10, 2023 by
After getting exiled by most of his party in 2src22, Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar, Democratsâ last anti-abortion incumbent, was left to fend for himself against a progressive primary challenger. | Francis Chung/POLITICO Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) announced endorsements on Thursday for his 2src24 reelection from the entire House Democratic leadership team, a sharp reversal from
Left-wing UK lawmaker suspended after claiming Jews can’t experience racism
June 27, 2023 by
A left-wing U.K. lawmaker has been suspended after arguing in a public letter that Jewish people cannot be the victims of “racism.” Diane Abbott, was suspended as a Labour Party whip on Sunday after widespread backlash. She released a statement on Twitter apologizing for her remarks on Sunday and expressing her wish to “disassociate myself […]
California lawmaker running for Congress is arrested for drunk driving
May 4, 2023 by
Min was pulled over near the state Capitol by the California Highway Patrol when he drove through a red light with his headlights off, according to the arrest report. | Min for Congress via AP A California Democratic lawmaker running for a battleground congressional seat in Orange County has been arrested for drunk driving. State
Minnesota lawmaker slams bill that would create ‘thoughtcrime’ database of alleged bias incidents
April 21, 2023 by
Minnesota lawmakers are mulling a change to state law that would log alleged bias incidents even when they aren’t considered a crime â leading one lawmaker to say the plan would create a “thoughtcrime” database. A bill pitched in January would allow people to report perceived bias-related incidents such as alleged slurs and verbal attacks […]
Alaska House censures lawmaker for suggesting fatal child abuse cases could be ‘a benefit for society’
March 3, 2023 by
The Alaska legislature censured one of its members Wednesday after the lawmaker attempted to argue a point that fatal child abuse can be a “cost savings” measure because the child would not then need supportive government services. The legislative body voted 35-1 to censure Rep. David Eastman, a Republican who represents Wasilla, following his comment […]
Florida lawmaker aims to liberate wine container restrictions, wants to let ‘people to buy very large bottles’
March 1, 2023 by
Spring breakers in Florida could get access to more bulk-booze options if a state lawmaker can win a years-long fight to liberate the libation’s size restriction. “In the state of Florida, you are prohibited from purchasing, not owning and drinking ⌠any wine in a bottle larger than one gallon,” Florida state Rep. Chip LaMarca […]
GOP lawmaker open to letting C-SPAN cameras run free
January 9, 2023 by
Rep. Chip Roy votes for Rep. Kevin McCarthy during the 12th round of voting as the House meets for the fourth day to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington, Friday, Jan. 6, 2src23. | Alex Brandon/AP Photo The lack of regulations on the cameras showing the House floor last week was
Democrat Lawmaker Calls for ‘New Leaders’ Within Own Party After Stock Trade Ban Vote Stalls
November 9, 2022 by
Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) called for new House Democratic leadership after a vote to ban congressional lawmakers from trading stocks was stalled indefinitely in the lower chamber. On Tuesday, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) introduced the Combatting Financial Conflicts of Interest in Government Act prohibiting senior government officials and their family members from trading stocks after
Top lawmaker demands answers on outside-D.C. security after Pelosi attack
November 3, 2022 by
It also marks one of the first public attempts at oversight of the two brand new satellite offices the Capitol Police set up to assist in security outside of D.C. in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Security protocols for the line of succession were one of Lofgrenâs main areas of
Paul Pelosi assault spurs calls on the Hill for boosted lawmaker security
November 3, 2022 by
In the meantime, a spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said congressional leaders would explore âevery option available to ensure maximum safety.â Since âthereâs always threats against Nancy Pelosi,â it may be a good idea to have security for her family members around the clock, said Murphy, who serves on the panel overseeing legislative
Nebraska lawmaker backs states right but also supports federal abortion ban ‘on principle’
October 10, 2022 by
“The voters get to decide. They get to decide by selecting representatives at the state and the federal level,” Don Bacon said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” | Nati Harnik/AP Photo Republican Rep. Don Bacon, up for reelection in a competitive seat in Nebraska, said Sunday he supports a federal abortion ban âon principleâ after…
BREAKING: Lawmaker Drafts Articles Of Impeachment For Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein.
April 14, 2018 by
Fox News reporter Chad Pergram tweeted Friday that a lawmaker has drafted articles of impeachment for Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. âFox has learned that articles of impeachment have been drafted for Rosenstein..though not filed. It is not clear which lawmaker drafted the articlesâŚor if they would go anywhere in cmte or on the flr,â tweeted Pergram. Fox […]
Dem Lawmaker Threatens Zuckerberg With Subpoena If He Refuses To Testify.
March 23, 2018 by
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said Friday that Congress will subpoena Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg if he wonât answer questions about his companyâs handling of private information. âMy message to Mark Zuckerberg is: You are the right person. There is nobody better than you, in fact you have an obligation to testify,â the Connecticut senator told […]
GOP Lawmaker: Jeff Sessions Wonât Answer Question at Meetings â Defers to Rosensteinâs Aides (VIDEO)
March 3, 2018 by
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) joined Judge Jeanine Pirro on Hannity on Friday to discuss AWOL Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the deep state corruption. Gaetz told Judge Jeanine that Jeff Sessions needs to get rid of his âdereliction of dutyâ mindset and appoint a second special counsel. Later in the interview Rep. Gaetz told Judge […]
GOP Lawmaker: Comey, McCabe & Ohr Should Be In PRISON For âCommitting Fraud Upon FISA Courtâ
February 3, 2018 by
If Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX), a former judge, had his way, ex-FBI Director James Comey, outgoing Deputy Director Andrew McCabe and Justice Department official Bruce Ohr would be in prison. Luke Rosiak of the Daily Caller reports: A FISA court judge has grounds to hold Department of Justice officials including Bruce Ohr in contempt of […]
Democrat Lawmaker Arrested for Trying to Shut Down Black Friday Shopping.
November 25, 2017 by
A Democrat state lawmaker in Missouri was among seven arrested in St. Louis on Friday as part of an anti-Black Friday protest. Missouri Democrat state Rep. Bruce Franks Jr. was arrested for partaking in the protest that shut down the St. Louis Galleria for about half an hour Friday afternoon, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. […]
GOP Lawmaker GRILLS AG Sessions on Democrat Crimes â SESSIONS REFUSES SECOND SPECIAL COUNSEL! (VIDEO)
November 14, 2017 by
THIS WAS AMAZING! Finally a REPUBLICAN with a SPINE! Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) grilled Attorney General Jeff Sessions today on the many apparent crimes connecting the Clinton Campaign, the Democrat Party, the FBI, James Comey and the Russian Dossier. Jordan grilled the Attorney General who was noticeably uncomfortable and irritated with the questioning. Rep. Jordan […]
12-Term Democratic Lawmaker ‘Showed Up To Work High On Morphine,’ Spent $51K On Psychic
September 23, 2017 by
Democratic Rep. Dawnna Dukes, a Texas lawmaker for more than 20 years who has been accused of corruption, once allegedly showed up at a House committee hearing and said she was high on morphine. The 12-term state representative arrived late to a March House appropriations committee hearing and said: “I know I’m talking a lot. […]
In stunning new Comey development, lawmaker says âI smell a rat hereâ
September 8, 2017 by
For much of the 2016 election cycle, many on both sides were tired of hearing from FBI Director James Comey. To be sure, people had good reason for their disgust. In July of last year, Comey held a bizarre press conference, announcing that he was not recommending charges against Hillary Clinton. But just before the […]
Democrats Launch Website: âI Stand with Mariaâ After Far Left Lawmaker Calls for Assassination of POTUS Trump
August 18, 2017 by
Missouri State Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal hoped for the assassination of President Trump in a Facebook comment on Thursday then deleted it in a panic. She even acknowledged she would get a visit from the Secret Service for her comment. Maria Chappelle-Nadalâs Facebook comment was so egregious that even ABC News reported on the story. The St. […]
âUnfairâ: Listen to Dem Lawmaker Explain Why Students Shouldnât Be Forced to Learn Declaration of Independence
May 29, 2016 by
Louisiana State Rep. Barbara Norton (D) is standing against a bill mandating students in the state are taught the Declaration of Independence â and the reason why is causing some controversy. Fox News âFor the Declaration of Independence, only Caucasians [were] free. And for you to bring a bill to request that our children will […]