Democratic Rep. Jerrold Nadler believes migrants â but not Americans and their children â are the âlifeblood â of the United States. Nadler, who is the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, made the visceral claim at a hearing Thursday as he denounced criticism of migration into the United States and his home city
Dem Rep. Goldman: Garland Helped Special Counsel Engage in Smear of Biden
On Tuesdayâs broadcast of MSNBCâs âDeadline: White House,â Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) stated that former Special Counsel Robert Hur engaged in a political smear campaign against President Joe Biden âand this also goes toâ Attorney General Merrick Garland, âwho ultimately did release the report without the transcript.â Host Nicolle Wallace asked, âWhen I read the
Dem Rep. Sherman: Biden Doesn’t Need to Act on Border, Blaming Trump Is ‘All You Need’
On NewsNationâs Super Tuesday, Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) responded to a question on whether President Joe Biden needs to take executive action on the border to reclaim the issue by stating that 2src24 Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump tanking the Senate border bill is âall you need to say.â Co-host Leland Vittert asked
Democrat Rep. Jared Golden Disapproves of Ruling Finding Trump Ineligible for Ballot in Maine: ‘We Are a Nation of Laws’
Democrat Rep. Jared Golden Disapproves of Ruling Finding Trump Ineligible for Ballot in Maine: âWe Are a Nation of Lawsâ AP Photo/David Sharp Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) is opposed to Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellowsâ ruling that former President Donald Trump is ineligible for the ballot in Maine, as he has not been found
Dem Rep. Moulton: Border, Israel, and Ukraine Are Important, But We Need Citizenship for DACA Kids
On Fridayâs broadcast of CNN Internationalâs âState of the Race,â Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) stated that Israel and Ukraine funding are important and border security needs to be tightened, but House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) is âcatering to the extremistsâ by putting them together because it doesnât include âa pathway to citizenship for kids
Dem Rep. Gonzalez: We Need to Raise Asylum Standard at Border, Have ‘Expedited Removals’
On Wednesdayâs broadcast of âCNN News Central,â Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) argued that Democrats do need to be stronger on the border, and the fear level for asylum claims at the border should be raised and there should be âexpeditedâ hearings and removals for asylum claims. Gonzalez said that while he thinks the actions of
Trump endorses ex-Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy in Montana Senate race over Freedom Caucus Rep. Matt RosendaleÂ
Donald Trump endorsed former Navy SEAL and businessman Tim Sheehy in the Montana US Senate race Friday over Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.), a supporter of the ex-president and member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus. Rosendale, one of the eight GOP lawmakers that voted with Democrats to oust former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) last […]
Dem Rep. Moskowitz: Biden, Dems Were ‘Late’ and ‘Slow’ to Act on Border, But We Want to Act Now
On Wednesdayâs broadcast of CNNâs âThe Lead,â Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) criticized Republicans for rejecting the reported border deal, but also acknowledged that âthe Biden administration and Democrats were slowâ to act on the border and Republicans âhave been highlighting the border for a long time, and we were late to start addressing it.â Moskowitz
South Carolina Rep. Nancy Maceâs ex-chief of staff files to run against former boss
South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace will face off against her former chief of staff for her seat in Congress representing South Carolina’s First Congressional District. Getty Images The former chief of staff for Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) is launching a primary challenge against his ex-boss just a month after leaving her office. Dan Hanlon filed […]
Feds asked banks to search customer data for âTrump,â âMAGAâ references after Capitol riot: Rep. Jim Jordan
Federal investigators asked financial institutions to use search terms such as âTRUMPâ and âMAGAâ when combing over customer data in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) revealed Wednesday. The request came from the Treasury Departmentâs Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen), according to documents obtained by the House Select Subcommittee […]
Court filing reveals Rep. Scott Perryâs vast web of contacts in bid to reverse 2020 election
Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) speaks with reporters outside the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 15, 2src23. | Francis Chung/POLITICO At 11:src8 p.m. on Dec. 3src, 2src2src, days before Donald Trump prepared to install Jeff Clark atop the Justice Department amid his frenzied push to remain in power, Clark got a text from one key ally, Rep.
Rep. Jared Golden reverses on assault weapons ban
Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine), a conservative Democrat, reversed his previously held opposition and said on Thursday that he now supports an assault weapons ban following a mass shooting in his state. âI have opposed efforts to ban deadly weapons of war like the assault rifle used to carry out this crime,â Golden said at a
Rep. Dean Phillips slams Biden hostage deal: âInexcusableâ that Americans remain in Hamasâ hands
Insurgent Democratic presidential challenger Rep. Dean Phillips would not have accepted the terms of the hostage release deal the Biden administration recently negotiated with Hamas terrorists, the Minnesota Democrat said this week. Under the terms of the agreement, set to go into effect Friday, 50 women and children being held captive by Hamas in Gaza […]
GOP Rep. Roy: DeSantis Pushed for Bill that Would’ve Forced Biden’s Hand, Trump Supported Amnesty
On Mondayâs broadcast of Newsmax TVâs âEric Bolling The Balance,â Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) â who has endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in his 2src24 GOP presidential campaign â stated that DeSantis âsided with conservatives on the Goodlatte one bill versus Goodlatte two.â While DeSantisâ 2src24 Republican presidential rival former President Donald Trump âtweeted out
Dem Rep. Goldman: There’s Been Antisemitism on Right, Now We’ve Seen Latent Left-Wing Antisemitism Going Public
On Fridayâs broadcast of CNNâs âThe Lead,â Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) stated that there has been antisemitism among the far right, and âWhat we have seen over the last six weeks is a latent antisemitism bubbling over into the public sphere thatâs coming from the far fringe left.â Goldman said, âWell, weâve known thereâs been
Exclusive â ‘Completely Unconstitutional’: Rep. Tom McClintock Defends His Opposition to Mayorkas Impeachment
Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) joined Breitbart News Daily on SiriusXM Wednesday to defend his opposition to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greeneâs (R-GA) resolution to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. McClintock and seven other Republicans voted with Democrats Monday night to send Greeneâs privileged resolution to the House Committee on Homeland Security, a procedural move that essentially
Rep. Mike Johnson Wins Republican Speaker Nomination
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) is the latest Republican Speaker nominee, winning only hours after Rep. Mike Emmer (R-MN) won the nomination and later withdrew in the face of deepening opposition. Johnson, the vice chair of the Republican conference, entered the race for the first time Saturday, ultimately finishing second to Emmer in Tuesdayâs first round
Dem Rep. Pingree: People Don’t Hunt with ‘Military-Style Assault Weapon with Multiple Ammunition with It’
On Thursdayâs broadcast of MSNBCâs âAll In,â Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) stated that Maine does have a lot of guns, âBut if youâre going hunting for a deer, youâre not taking a military-style assault weapon with multiple ammunition with it.â And that the one thing that was out of place in the Lewiston shooting âwas an
Democratic Party members react to Rep. Tlaib’s attempt to justify use of antisemitic chant
Multiple members of the Democratic Party are calling out Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., after she attempted to justify the pro-Palestinian chant, “From the river to the sea,” calling it an “aspirational call for freedom, human rights and peaceful coexistence.” Tlaib posted her interpretation of the chant to the social media platform X, formerly known as […]
Rep. Dean Phillips to step down from leadership position after his calls for a primary challenger to Biden
Rep. Dean Phillips has floated the possibility of mounting a primary challenge against President Joe Biden, meeting with donors in New York over the summer to talk about the prospect. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Rep. Dean Phillips will step down from his role as co-chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, but âwill remain
Top House rep takes aim at college tax-free status over students anti-Israel stance
FIRST ON FOX â The chairman of one of the most powerful financial committees in Congress is questioning whether several high-profile universities should have their tax-exempt status revoked in the wake of anti-Israel statements from several student groups. Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said the controversial statements â […]
Rep. Matt Gaetz Formally Makes His Move to Oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) formally moved Monday to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), filing a motion to vacate the chair. The House must vote within two legislative days on the motion itself or on a separate motion to table or dispense with it. Gaetz has threatened to bring the motion for weeks if McCarthy
GOP Rep. Graves: ‘You Would Have Seen Fists Thrown’ if the House Didnât Recess
Representative Garret Graves (R-LA) said Wednesday on CNNâs âThe Leadâ that he thinks the House GOP conference would have broken into a physical fight had they not recessed after Rep. Matt Gaetzâs (R-FL) successful motion to vacate the speakership of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Graves said, âIâll be really candid. I think if we had stayed together
Dem Rep. Gomez: ‘I Haven’t Seen’ Email Taking Joe Biden’s Name off Warrant, It ‘Probably Has Nothing to Do with’ Him
On Thursdayâs broadcast of âCNN News Central,â Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) laughed off an email released by Republicans showing that Assistant U.S. Attorney Lesley Wolf requested that Joe Bidenâs name be removed from a search warrant before admitting that he hadnât actually seen the email, but it âprobably has nothing to do with Joe Biden. I
Dem Rep. Gonzalez: Mexico Needs to Be Sanctioned if It Doesn’t Stop Migrant Flow
On Mondayâs edition of NBCâs âMeet the Press NOW,â Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) stated that Mexico has not been a good neighbor to the U.S. and the Biden administration needs to threaten the Mexican government with sanctions if Mexico fails to secure its own southern border and stop the flow of migrants before it reaches
Dem Rep. Slotkin: Inflation Hurting Auto Workers Helped Set the Scene for Auto Talks
On Thursdayâs broadcast of CNNâs âInside Politics,â Rep. and U.S. Senate candidate Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) stated that âthe scene for these negotiationsâ between automakers and the UAW was set by large profits for auto companies and the fact that âpeople who are working at those facilitiesâŚare struggling and have less money in their pockets because
Appeals court limits special counselâs effort to access Rep. Scott Perryâs phone
The FBI seized Rep. Scott Perry’s phone in August 2src22, under a court-authorized search warrant, but has yet to access relevant documents and communications after Perry moved to prevent it. | Francis Chung/POLITICO A federal appeals court panel has partially blocked efforts by special counsel Jack Smith to access the seized cell phone data of
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester launches bid for Senate seat in Delaware
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester began hiring campaign staff earlier this month, POLITICO previously reported. | Francis Chung/POLITICO Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester on Wednesday announced a bid to succeed retiring Sen. Tom Carper in Delaware, laying the path for the Democrat to potentially become the third Black woman to ever serve in the Senate. Blunt Rochester