The much-anticipated indictment of Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election is seen by many as essential to protect American democracy. However, it is unlikely to be enough to solve the deeper issue at hand. Trump’s baseless claims of election fraud have permeated the Republican Party, with a majority of Republican voters …
On August 1, 2023, at 7:45 p.m. ET, Donald Trump faced his third indictment. This time, Special Counsel Jack Smith accused him of attempting to subvert the 2020 presidential election. The indictment included charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against the right to vote. The …
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has announced that Republican lawmakers are considering an impeachment inquiry into President Biden’s alleged financial misconduct. This decision comes as a response to mounting GOP pressure to show support for Donald Trump in preparation for the 2024 presidential election. McCarthy emphasized the need to investigate the questions raised by House Republicans …
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before a House hearing on government censorship to address accusations of promoting racist and hateful online conspiracy theories. Despite calls from outside groups to disinvite him, Kennedy defended his social media posts, which cover topics such as race and vaccine safety, as constitutionally-protected free speech. He referred to the …
The US House of Representatives has passed an extensive annual defense bill that includes a 5.2% pay raise for service members. However, it also includes controversial additions from Republicans that aim to block abortion coverage, diversity initiatives at the Pentagon, and transgender issues. The bill had previously received near-unanimous support from the House Armed Services …
During a recent floor debate, freshman Republican congressman Eli Crane triggered an official rebuke for his insensitive reference to Black Americans. Crane proposed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would prohibit the Pentagon from implementing diversity and inclusion training, specifically related to race. In response, Ohio Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty, a former …
The House successfully thwarted an attempt to impeach President Biden on Thursday, although Republican leaders still had to appease their more extreme members who pushed for the vote. According to Politico, the chamber voted 219-208 to refer two articles of impeachment to committees that are already investigating the administration. While Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, who …
House Republicans successfully censured Rep. Adam Schiff, punishing him for his support of past investigations into Donald Trump’s connections to Russia. The vote resulted in a 213-209 split along party lines, with six House members voting present. The censure gained support after the removal of a $16 million fine. The resolution accuses Schiff of engaging …
The House Republicans are currently pushing for budget cuts in their debt-ceiling standoff with President Joe Biden, which has intensified the generational and racial conflict that is prevalent in American politics. The GOP’s plan focuses on cutting spending for programs that support children and young adults, who are the most racially diverse generations in the …
Twenty Republicans joined forces with Democrats on Wednesday to halt an effort to censure Rep. Adam Schiff of California. The motion to table the issue was approved by a vote of 225-196, as reported by The Hill. Interestingly, there were five Democrats and two Republicans who voted present, indicating a split within party lines. …