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
Dem Rep. Slotkin: Inflation Hurting Auto Workers Helped Set the Scene for Auto Talks
September 24, 2023 by
Appeals court limits special counselâs effort to access Rep. Scott Perryâs phone
September 6, 2023 by
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
August 17, 2023 by
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
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
GOP Rep. Donalds blames DeSantis campaign for dustup over controversial Florida education standards
August 10, 2023 by
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), an ally of former President Donald Trump who has endorsed him over Gov. Ron DeSantis, praised the standards as âgood, robust & accurateâ in a tweet Wednesday. | Francis Chung/POLITICO Rep. Byron Donalds pushed back against Gov. Ron DeSantis Friday for conflating the lawmakerâs criticism of Floridaâs controversial new education standards
Dem Rep. Sherman: Some Dems Are Risking a Global Recession to Block a Pipeline
August 4, 2023 by
On Wednesdayâs broadcast of Bloombergâs âSound On,â Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) reacted to Sen. Tim Kaineâs (D-VA) plan to try to strip the approval of the Mountain Valley pipeline from the debt ceiling bill by stating that doing so risks a global recession over one pipeline. Co-host Joe Mathieu asked, [relevant exchange begins around 53:50]
GOP Rep. Luna: I Want Biden to Be Impeached â I’ve Seen Enough
August 1, 2023 by
Monday, during an appearance on FNCâs âJesse Watters Primetime,â Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), a member of the House Oversight Committee, said she was ready to see President Joe Bidenâs impeachment. Partial transcript as follows: WATTERS: Turn it over now to Florida congresswoman, Anna Paulina Luna. She is a member of the Oversight Committee. So Congresswoman
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
California Rep in heavily Asian-American district fights against Chinese Communist influence in education
July 21, 2023 by
EXCLUSIVE â A Republican whose California House district contains a significant proportion of Asian-Americans says her constituents need no reminding of the threat of the Chinese Communist Party, which in part motivates her work to insist universities receiving foreign funds should register as foreign agents for allowing the CCP and other hostile actors to amass […]
Rep. Lauren Boebert Files for Divorce from Husband, Cites ‘Irreconcilable Differences’
July 21, 2023 by
Rep. Lauren Boebert Files for Divorce from Husband, Cites âIrreconcilable Differencesâ RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), a MAGA firebrand, has filed for divorce from her husband, Jayson, after two decades of marriage. In a written statement on Tuesday, Boebert cited âirreconcilable differencesâ as the impetus behind the divorce
Report: Federal Prosecutors Indict New York Rep. George Santos
July 13, 2023 by
Federal prosecutors have indicted New York Rep. George Santos (R) on unknown criminal charges, CNN reported on Tuesday. The charges were filed under seal, but Santos is expected to appear at federal court in New Yorkâs eastern district as early as Wednesday, CNNÂ revealed. The exact nature of the charges âcouldnât immediately be learned,â CNN reported.
Texas Rep. Holland Votes to Raise AR-15 Minimum Purchase Age to 21 After 33-Year-Old Mall Attacker Uses One
July 13, 2023 by
Texas state Rep. Justin Holland (R-Rockwall) caved to gun controllers Monday and voted in support of a bill, HB 2744, to raise the minimum purchase age for AR-15s and similar semiautomatic rifles from 18 to 21. On Saturday, an attacker opened fire on Allen, Texas, mall goers with an AR-15. The attacker was 33 years
Biden expresses support for Muslims, Rep. Omar after Minneapolis suspect arrested for arson, vandalism
July 6, 2023 by
President Biden took to Twitter late Monday evening to support Muslim Americans and Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar after a man in Minneapolis was arrested for allegedly starting fires at two mosques and vandalizing the congresswoman’s congressional district office. “Muslim culture has been woven throughout American culture from the very start. We must always stand against […]
Rep Jim Banks demands answers on ‘inadequate’ DOD Confucius Institute waiver guidance: ‘Agents’ of the CCP
June 28, 2023 by
FIRST ON FOX: Indiana Rep. Jim Banks, a Republican, demanded answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin regarding the Defense Departmentâs (DOD) “inadequate guidance” for colleges seeking waivers to host Confucius Institutes on campus while maintaining department funding. Banks, who is running for Senate in Indiana, sent Austin the letter on Friday regarding the DOD guidance […]
GOP Rep Plots Second Bid Against Vulnerable Dem Senator: REPORT
June 27, 2023 by
Montana Republican Rep. Matt Rosendale is planning on another Senate bid against vulnerable Democratic Sen. Jon Tester in 2024, Politico reported Friday. Rosendale, who lost to Tester in 2018, has been telling lawmakers he intends to take another swipe at the senator, two sources familiar, who were granted anonymity to speak candidly about the conversations
âIt Goes Too Farâ: Rep. Nancy Mace Rips DeSantis Over âHeartbeatâ Bill
June 25, 2023 by
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina ripped Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida Friday over the âheartbeatâ abortion legislation he signed. DeSantis signed legislation restricting abortion after the sixth week of pregnancy, when a fetal heartbeat can be detected, in April. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022 after upholding a
Dem Rep. Torres: Pentagon Leak Is a Reminder China Is the Biggest Strategic Challenge
June 16, 2023 by
On Thursdayâs broadcast of the Fox News Channelâs âSpecial Report,â Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) stated that the leak of classified documents are âa reminder that China represents the single greatest strategic challenge to the United States.â Host Bret Baier asked, [relevant exchange begins around 2:10] âCongressman Torres, one of the reasons I brought you all together
Dem Rep. Goldman: House GOP’s Corruption Allegation Against Biden ‘Complete Garbage’
June 7, 2023 by
Representative Daniel Goldman (D-NY) said Tuesday on MSNBCâs âAll Inâ that House Republicansâ allegations against President Joe Biden are âcomplete garbage.â Anchor Chris Hayes said, âPointing to something and saying, âThereâs something nefarious afootâ is easier than saying what the thing is. In this case, they have gotten a lot of mileage from pointing to this
âWhat Planet Are We Living On?â: NYC GOP Rep Rips Adams Over Latest Migrant Housing Plan
June 6, 2023 by
Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis of New York blasted Democratic Mayor Eric Adams of New York City over his plan to house migrants in private residences. âItâs absolutely outrageous. Not only does New York City have a housing crisis, we have an affordability crisis,â Malliotakis told Fox Business host Ashley Webster on âVarney and Company.â âPeople
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Clyde Slams House Leadership For Threatening To Pull His Second Amendment Bill Over Debt Ceiling Vote
June 3, 2023 by
Republican Georgia Rep. Andrew Clyde slammed House GOP leadership after he said they threatened to block his bill that focuses on pistol braces from coming to the floor if he votes ânoâ on the debt ceiling rule. Clyde went after House leadership in an exclusive statement to the Daily Caller, accusing them of holding Americansâ
Texas GOP Rep. Chip Roy Trolls Kayleigh McEnany Over Trump Post
May 31, 2023 by
The tentative deal raising the debt ceiling that President Joe Biden and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) agreed to over the weekend hasnât won over far-right Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), who complained Tuesday that itâs âmilquetoastââan apparent nod to former President Donald Trumpâs criticism earlier that night of Fox News guest host Kayleigh McEnany.McEnany
Dem Rep. Boyle: ‘Deep-Pocketed Special Interests’ Will ‘Pressure’ GOP into Taking Our Side on Debt Limit
May 18, 2023 by
On Wednesdayâs broadcast of MSNBCâs âThe Last Word,â House Budget Committee Ranking Member Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA) stated that âdeep-pocketed special interestsâ âwill start applying pressure toâ Republicans to go along with Democrats on raising the debt ceiling without any spending reforms attached. While discussing the discharge petition by Democrats to force a vote on a
GOP Rep. Roy: We Should ‘Jam’ Border Bill Through Using Budget or Debt Ceiling
May 12, 2023 by
On Thursdayâs broadcast of the Fox News Channelâs âIngraham Angle,â Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) argued that House Republicans should force through the border bill just passed by the House using either the budget or the debt ceiling increase. Roy said, âWe are getting absolutely inundated and this administration doesnât seem to care, and theyâre trying
Almost-Expelled Tennessee Rep. Gloria Johnson Rips Apart Huge Pro-Gun âArgumentâ
May 2, 2023 by
Tennessee House Rep. Gloria Johnson joins The New Abnormal podcast to talk gun control, her colleaguesâ glaring racism, and a sad encounter with a third grader.Published May. 02, 2023 4:06AM ET Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Reuters/GettyTennessee House Representative Gloria Johnson (D-Knoxville) came close to joining her two colleagues, Reps. Justin Jones (Nashville) and Justin Pearson (D-Memphis)
GOP Rep. McCormick: Actual Doctors Were Censored on COVID While Political Unions Crafted CDC Rules
April 28, 2023 by
On Thursdayâs broadcast of the Fox Business Networkâs âBig Money Show,â Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) discussed testimony by American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten at a hearing on school closures during the coronavirus pandemic this week and noted that while actual doctors were having their opinions on pandemic policy censored, teachersâ unions with no
Rep. Lauren Boebert, 36, announces her first grandchild will be born in April
April 21, 2023 by
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., announced her oldest son is expecting a baby boy with his girlfriend. The 36-year-old lawmaker spoke of the news for the first time publicly during a Moms for America event on Tuesday, saying she and her husband Jayson are “so excited to welcome this new life into our family.” According […]
Second Expelled Rep Is Headed Straight Back to the Tennessee House
April 13, 2023 by
Tennessee Rep. Justin Pearson will return to his seat in the stateâs House of Representatives after a majority of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners voted to reappoint him Wednesday. The final vote was a unanimous 7-0.He was joined by a crowd of over 500 supporters, who marched from the Memphis Civil Rights Museum to
Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell says Republicans who oppose gun bans are ‘siding with the killers’
April 11, 2023 by
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., says Republicans who stand in opposition to a ban on certain types of firearms are “siding with the killers,” just days after a Nashville school shooting left six people dead. The comments from Swalwell, who serves as a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, came during a Wednesday evening appearance […]
Virginia Rep. Wexton announces Parkinson’s diagnosis
April 11, 2023 by
Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) announced on Tuesday that she has been diagnosed with Parkinsonâs Disease. âIf thereâs one thing that Democrats and Republicans can agree on, itâs that Parkinsonâs Disease sucks,â Wexton, 54, said in a video posted on Twitter. In the past few months, the disease has primarily affected her speech and how her
Dem Rep. Crow: Biden ‘Could Have Gotten More Folks out’ of Afghanistan, He’s Taken Sufficient Responsibility
April 8, 2023 by
On Fridayâs broadcast of CNNâs âSituation Room,â Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) stated that if the Biden administration started evacuating people from Afghanistan earlier, âWe could have gotten more folks out.â And the administration has taken sufficient accountability for the events in Afghanistan. Host Alex Marquardt asked, âYou were critical of the Biden administration during that