Jan 11 WATCH: Nassau County GOP demand Rep. George Santos resign over ‘lies’, call him ‘a stain’ on district By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The chair of the Nassau County Republican Committee said Wednesday that Santos' “lies were not mere fibs” and that he had “disgraced” the U.S. House. Despite the call, the local party has no mechanism to remove Santos from office. Continue reading
Jan 11 The federal government is set to max out on debt. Here’s why it could start a political standoff By Fatima Hussein, Josh Boak, Associated Press The federal government is on track to max out on its $31.4 trillion borrowing authority as soon as this month. That starts the clock on an expected standoff between President Joe Biden and the new House Republican majority. Continue reading
Jan 10 Watch 5:04 House Republicans take aim at IRS and what they consider government overreach After a tumultuous start to its term, the Republican-led House is targeting its biggest priorities. GOP lawmakers started work on their top agenda items and launched key subcommittees that would focus on China as well as investigations into the Biden… Continue watching
Jan 10 Republicans launch House investigations into FBI, China under new majority By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press House Republicans have moved to swiftly establish the marquee investigations of their new majority, voting to create panels focused on China and what they assert is rampant abuse of power in the federal government. Continue reading
Jan 10 House Democrats seek ethics probe into newly-elected Republican Rep. George Santos By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The House Ethics Committee has been asked to investigate Rep. George Santos. The newly-elected Republican from New York has admitted to lying about his job experience, college education and even family heritage. Continue reading
Jan 09 Watch 5:38 Small, local paper uncovered and reported George Santos scandal before November election A watchdog group filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission accusing newly sworn-in Rep. George Santos of illegally using campaign funds and masking the source of those funds. The North Shore Leader, a small paper on Long Island, broke… Continue watching
Jan 04 WATCH: I hope they get their act together,’ Biden says of Republican vote for House speaker By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden says House Republicans' inability to unify behind a speaker candidate is "embarrassing" and "not a good look" for the country. Continue reading
Nov 19 House GOP pushes forward with Hunter Biden probe despite thin majority By Colleen Long, Associated Press Even with their threadbare House majority, Republicans doubled down this week on using their new power next year to investigate the Biden administration and, in particular, the president’s son. Continue reading
Nov 15 McCarthy passes 1st vote toward House speakership, but faces objections in his own party By Lisa Mascaro, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Republicans are on the cusp of House control and McCarthy will face a formal vote when the new Congress convenes in January. Continue reading
Jun 24 WATCH: House Republicans hold news conference on Supreme Court overturning of Roe v. Wade By Associated Press The decision, unthinkable just a few years ago, was the culmination of decades of efforts by abortion opponents, made possible by an emboldened right side of the court that has been fortified by three appointees of former President Donald Trump. Continue reading