House Prepares to Vote on Expelling George Santos Amid Rising Outrage

House of Representatives to Vote on Expelling George Santos from Congress Amid Growing Outrage Following federal charges and a scathing House Ethics Committee report, momentum is quickly building among House lawmakers to oust Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., with a vote on his expulsion expected to occur as early as Wednesday afternoon – an extraordinary move …

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Michigan to participate in state-level AI political ad regulation as federal legislation awaits action

Michigan has announced its participation in an initiative to curtail deceptive use of artificial intelligence (AI) and manipulated media through state-level policies. This announcement comes as Congress and the Federal Elections Commission continue to debate more extensive regulations in anticipation of the 2024 elections. The legislation expected to be signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a …

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Rising Number of Retirement in Congress amid Frustration over ‘Chaos’

At the conclusion of this term, Congressman Earl Blumenauer, a Democrat from Oregon, is one of nearly 40 lawmakers leaving Congress. In an interview with CBS News, Blumenauer expressed his deep respect for his colleagues and revealed that the unending chaos in the House makes it increasingly difficult for him to work with fellow members. …

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Why Members of Congress Are Exiting in Record Numbers, Citing Dysfunction

Are Congress Members Fleeing due to Capitol Dysfunction? More than three dozen members of Congress are not seeking re-election next year as the chaos on Capitol Hill continues, prompting lawmakers to rethink their roles in public office. This wave of resignations comes amidst the tussle between House Republicans, who have been embroiled in internal conflict, …

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Rep. George Santos anticipates expulsion as Congress votes loom

New York (AP) — Rep. George Santos anticipates being ousted from Congress after a damning report by the House Ethics Committee revealed significant evidence of lawbreaking by the New York Republican. During a fiery speech on Friday filled with taunts and profanity directed at his congressional counterparts, Santos declared, “I’m not going anywhere.” However, he …

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Unraveling the Ukraine Aid Debate Intertwined with US Border Security

The president’s top adviser acknowledged “the days ahead will be tough” in Ukraine as Russia maintains its aggression while U.S. assistance from Congress hangs in the balance. Lawmakers are insisting on border policy changes in exchange for $106 billion in aid, including military support for Ukraine and Israel and other needs. This political debate may …

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