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Kevin McCarthy announced on Wednesday that he will resign from Congress at the end of the year. He was the first speaker to be ousted by his own party after a series of concessions and conflicts with the ultra-conservative faction of the Republican caucus. He denied the reports that he was considering resigning before the…
In the United States Congress, there are different numbers of members in the House of Representatives and the Senate: House of Representatives: Senate: Together, the House of Representatives and the Senate form the bicameral legislature of the United States, with distinct roles and responsibilities within the legislative process. Congress meets at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.
George Santos’ expulsion is a controversial topic that has been making headlines in the US. Santos is a Republican congressman from New York who admitted to lying about his background and has pleaded not guilty to multiple federal charges, including fraud, tax evasion, and campaign finance violations12. He has faced two attempts to expel him…
The Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Democrats, has issued subpoenas to Leonard Leo and Harlan Crow, two influential conservative figures who have been linked to the Supreme Court and its justices. The subpoenas are part of an ongoing investigation into the ethics and transparency of the Supreme Court, especially regarding the undisclosed gifts, travel, and…
Congressman George Santos is a Republican representative from New York’s 3rd congressional district who has been accused of lying about various aspects of his life and career. He is also facing multiple federal charges of fraud and money laundering. Here are some of the lies that he has told or been exposed for: These are…
Ronny Jackson is a Republican congressman from Texas and a former White House physician who served under three presidents: Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden. Jackson has been vocal about his concerns over Biden’s health, especially his cognitive abilities. He has repeatedly called for Biden to take a cognitive test and step down from…
Dean Phillips served as the U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s 3rd congressional district. He was first elected to Congress in the 2018 midterm elections and has been known for his business background, advocacy for campaign finance reform, and bipartisan approach to governance. Dean Phillips, the Democratic representative from Minnesota’s 3rd congressional district, announced on November 24,…
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day ceasefire and a hostage exchange, mediated by Qatar and coordinated with the United States. The deal, which is still under discussion, would involve the release of about 50 hostages, mostly women and children, held by Hamas in Gaza, in exchange for 150 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel. This…
House Speaker Mike Johnson met with Trump on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, after he publicly endorsed him for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination1. Johnson, who became speaker last month after Kevin McCarthy was ousted by a hard-right faction of the GOP, said he was “all in for President Trump” and expected him to be the…
Congressional leaders are aiming to pass Ukraine and Israel supplemental aid before Christmas1. The White House has requested more than $105 billion in aid for both countries, as well as for other national security needs, such as border security and Indo-Pacific security2. The aid package is intended to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia’s invasion…