George Santos wasted no time seeking a new income stream since being expelled from Congress on Friday, adding his name and availability as “former congressional ‘Icon’!” to the website Cameo, a website that offers access to thousands of celebrities for request of “a personalized video message for any occasion”. It was not clear early on …
The Biden administration issued a firm warning to Congress, emphasizing the urgent need for approval of billions of dollars in financial and military support for Ukraine. The administration stressed that without this crucial assistance, Kyiv’s ability to defend itself from Russia’s invasion could come to a standstill. In a letter to House and Senate leaders, …
George Santos was expelled from Congress on Friday, which has now sparked a hilarious online frenzy among younger generations. Those reflecting on his career are focused on the absurdity of his time in office. After being formally expelled by his colleagues, the true diva representation in Congress has gone back to zero thanks to the …
Top Technology Companies Actively Funding Talent for AI Policy Fellowships Major technology companies with substantial stakes in artificial intelligence (AI) are funneling resources through an esteemed non-profit organization to support AI fellows working on policy shaping within key Senate offices. The beneficiaries, already staffed by tech billionaires and other individuals with direct interests in AI …
Following his expulsion from the House of Representatives, George Santos, a Republican from New York, became one of the few politicians in U.S. history to suffer such disgrace. Only 20 members, consisting of five representatives and 15 senators, had previously been ousted from office by their peers, according to the Congressional Research Service. Previous expulsions …
The White House submitted its proposal including nearly $14 billion in supplemental border security funding to Congress in late October. However, it’s expected to undergo changes as it makes its way through the House and Senate. Congress has a limited time to pass the supplemental measure before recess, and a small bipartisan group of six …
Senate Democrats are in disagreement over whether new restrictions should be placed on a multi-billion-dollar aid package for Israel, given its recent conflict with Hamas in Gaza. While Sen. Richard Blumenthal opposes “micromanaging” Israel’s actions, Sen. Bernie Sanders is concerned about civilian casualties and the need to “save lives.” Despite this debate, legislating restrictions seems …
Unexpected Assistance for Bipartisan Immigration Deal An unexpected source of support has come forth to aid members of Congress working on a bipartisan immigration deal. This unusual help is being provided by blue cities and states that are facing a surge in new migrants. The pressure on Democratic mayors and governors to provide shelter and …
George Santos made a fervent appeal to democratic norms on Thursday in a final effort to thwart an imminent vote for his expulsion from the US House of Representatives. He expressed disdain for the ongoing efforts to remove him, denouncing it as “bullying” and prophesying “the undoing of a lot of members of this body” …
WASHINGTON (AP) — On Thursday, Rep. George Santos defiantly warned against his potential expulsion from Congress prior to being convicted in a court of law, stating that it would set a troublesome precedent for other members of the body. His expulsion is likely to be voted on Friday, with resolutions from both Republicans and Democrats …