The House voted 214-209-3 against censuring Rep. Stacey Plaskett (D-V.I.) or removing her from the Intelligence Committee over texts with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In 2019, Plaskett exchanged messages with Epstein during a congressional hearing, using some information he provided to question former Trump attorney Michael Cohen. Plaskett defended her actions, saying she sought information to “get at the truth” and did not consider … Continue reading House votes against censuring Rep. Plaskett over texting Epstein during congressional hearing

President Donald Trump announced he will meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday, November 21. Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist who defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in both the primary and general elections, requested the meeting. Trump, who had endorsed Cuomo and threatened to withhold federal funds if Mamdani won, referred to Mamdani as a “communist mayor” in … Continue reading Trump to meet with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at White House on Friday

House Democrats joined Republicans on Wednesday to defeat a measure that would have removed Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) from the Armed Services and Foreign Affairs committees. The motion, forced by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-La.), passed 310 to 103 to refer the measure to the House Ethics Committee, which announced an investigation into Mills over allegations of domestic abuse, stolen valor, and financial misconduct—all denied by … Continue reading Democrats help save GOP Rep. Cory Mills’ committee seats

A group of House Democrats joined Republicans on Wednesday to block a measure that would have removed Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) from the Armed Services and Foreign Affairs committees. The vote, forced by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-La.), came shortly after the House Ethics Committee announced an investigation into Mills over allegations of domestic abuse, stolen valor, and financial misconduct, which he denies. The motion to … Continue reading Democrats help save GOP Rep. Cory Mills’ committee seats

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly stealing $5 million in FEMA overpayments to her family’s health care company and funneling part of it into her congressional campaign. If convicted, she faces up to 53 years in prison, according to the Justice Department. The indictment alleges that Cherfilus-McCormick and her brother received the overpayment in 2021 under a COVID … Continue reading Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick indicted

Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral will be held Thursday at Washington National Cathedral, with former Presidents Joe Biden and George W. Bush in attendance. Bush will offer a tribute, and Cheney’s daughter Liz Cheney and his grandchildren are also scheduled to speak. Cheney, who died on Nov. 3 at age 84 from complications of pneumonia and heart disease, served as a powerful and polarizing … Continue reading Dick Cheney funeral: Biden to attend, Bush to deliver tribute

President Trump’s proposal to send Americans $2,000 tariff rebate checks is meeting broad resistance from Senate Republicans. Many GOP senators argue the plan would require congressional approval and say tariff revenues should instead be used to pay down the national debt. Leaders like John Thune and Shelley Moore Capito emphasized deficit reduction, while others, including John Kennedy, questioned the legality of issuing checks without Congress. … Continue reading Trump’s $2,000 tariff checks shunned by Senate Republicans

A draft White House executive order would seek to override state AI laws by encouraging federal legal challenges, pressuring states through grant conditions, and promoting a national regulatory standard. The plan, involving AI adviser David Sacks, would create an AI Litigation Task Force under the attorney general and direct agencies to identify and confront state rules that conflict with federal priorities. It also instructs federal … Continue reading White House floats executive order to rein in state AI laws

The House unanimously passed a bill to repeal a controversial Senate-added provision allowing senators to sue the federal government for $500,000 if investigators obtain their phone records without notice. The provision, inserted into a government funding bill, had sparked bipartisan criticism for being self-serving and bypassing debate. Supporters such as Senate Majority Leader John Thune argued it provides accountability for what they view as Justice … Continue reading House votes to repeal shutdown deal provision allowing $500,000 lawsuits from senators