Rep. George Santos Faces Possible Expulsion from House this Week 00:34 NEW YORK — The question on everyone’s mind in Washington: How much longer will George Santos hold onto his title as congressman? According to CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer’s sources, Tuesday may not be the day, but it could be the week, …
Nine Republican lawmakers have officially declared their candidacy for the position of speaker of the House, amidst a period of legislative paralysis in Congress. The Republican conference will host a candidate forum on Monday evening, followed by a secret ballot vote on Tuesday morning to determine the party’s new nominee for the role. House Republicans …
If House Republicans won’t rally behind Rep. Jim Jordan or another GOP member to become speaker, GOP Rep. Mike Turner said Sunday that “obviously” a “deal will have to be done” with Democrats for a leader of the lower chamber. Turner, a Republican from Ohio who chairs the House Intelligence Committee, told “Face the Nation” …
As the House Republicans debate the leadership of the lower chamber, it’s worth noting that the House speaker, who is second in line for the presidency, doesn’t have to be a member of Congress. In its 234 years of existence, the House has never been led by a non-member, as per the Congressional Research Service. …
Eastern Ukraine — Russia has unleashed a new wave of drone attacks on Ukraine, with the Ukrainian Air Force reporting the downing of all but two of the 31 explosive-laden drones. This recent assault highlights the evolution of the conflict, which was originally sparked by Russia’s full-scale invasion over a year and a half ago, …
Kharkiv, Ukraine — The U.S. Congress avoided a federal government shutdown by removing additional aid for Ukraine from the last-minute funding package. This decision was made to satisfy the demands of some members of the Republican Party, including House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, the United States has provided over …
New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized the federal government for its handling of a disaster relief program in light of the recent record-breaking rain and hurricanes. Congress reached a last-minute deal to reauthorize the program and prevent a shutdown, but Hochul deemed this decision “unconscionable” and “tone-deaf.” She emphasized the need for flood insurance and …
Gabe Amo, a former White House aide, emerged as the winner in a competitive Democratic primary for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District special election on Tuesday. Amo surpassed numerous fellow candidates to advance to the November general election in the heavily Democratic state. If elected, Amo, who grew up in Pawtucket as the son of …
Republican Representative Chip Roy of Texas delivered a bold response to critics of the border wall, stating, “If somebody’s getting all squeamish about the border wall, I mean, frankly my response is: Kiss my a**.” Roy made this statement during a long drive between events in Texas, four weeks before the looming federal government shutdown. …
Republican Representative Nancy Mace expresses concern about the daunting task that Congress faces in addressing the exorbitant cost of child care as federal funding from the pandemic era is set to expire within a few weeks. This imminent situation has been dubbed the “child care cliff.” Under the 2021 American Rescue Plan, approximately $40 billion …