House Republicans are set to meet Tuesday morning as they aim to select a Speaker nominee — but eight declared candidates are still in the running, which means the decision-making …
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Senate Democrat warns an Israeli ground invasion would ‘exacerbate’ conditions in Gaza
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) said in a statement Monday that he has “grave concerns” about a potential ground invasion by the Israelis in Gaza as violence continues to grasp the …
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IRS crackdown on wealthy taxpayers brings in $160M in back taxes
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has brought in $160 million in back taxes from wealthy taxpayers, amid a recent push to crack down on top income earners. The agency said …
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Speaker Pro Tem Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) for weeks has beee at the center of a storm that keeps threatening to propel him to the most powerful office in Congress — …
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Cruz: It’s ‘critical’ every American says America supports Israel 100 percent
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Wednesday said it is “critical” every American reinforces America’s “100 percent support” for Israel in its fight against Palestinian militant group Hamas. “It’s critical right …
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Senators say funding bills held up amid talks over guns rights amendment
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSenators are struggling to move their first batch of government funding bills across the floor amid talks over an amendment Republicans say is aimed at protecting gun rights for veterans. …
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Gingrich on Speakership turmoil: ‘We can’t sit around and suck our thumbs and hope the world will wait’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFormer Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) said after speaking with members of the House Tuesday evening the next speaker vote, which is expected to take place Wednesday, is not going to …
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‘Young Turks’ host Cenk Uygur announces primary bid against Biden
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jones“The Young Turks” founder Cenk Uygur announced on his show Wednesday that he will run for president as a Democrat, directly challenging President Biden. “[Biden] is not going to win,” …
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Hogan ‘disgusted’ by House GOP infighting, calls Gaetz a ‘cancer’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFormer Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) said he was “disgusted” by the House GOP infighting amid the removal of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) through a floor vote brought by …
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The brutal attacks against Israeli civilians outside the Gaza Strip is quickly shifting the political calculus on defense funding and aid to Ukraine, say congressional aides. Senate defense hawks …