Kevin McCarthy falls aside and affords pathetic George Santos protection

Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s George Santos issue was put on full display when McCarthy broke down while pressing Face The Nation. Video of the full McCarthy interview: Transcript via Face The Nation from CBS: MARGARET BRENNAN: According to Gallup, the approval rating from Congress is 22%. Approval for journalists isn’t very high either, I’ll admit that. …

Home Republicans move laws limiting actions in strategic oil reserves

A maze of crude oil pipes and equipment can be seen at the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in Freeport, Texas, with the American and Texas flags flying in the background. Richard Carson | Reuters WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed a bill aimed at limiting the president’s ability to tap the country’s …

Rep. Jerry Nadler provides Adam Schiff to Home Judiciary Committee

Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY), senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, has announced the addition of Rep. Adam Schiff to the committee. Rep. Nadler said in a statement to PoliticusUSA: I am delighted that most of our distinguished members are returning to the Judiciary Committee from the last Congress. Because of their hard work, Democrats …

California prosecutors wish to take away the bar from Trump’s ally John Eastman

University of Colorado Boulders Conservative Thought and Policy Visiting Scholar John Eastman speaks at a news conference outside of CU Boulder Thursday, April 29, 2021, about his plans to sue the university. Andy Cross | Denver Post | Getty Images California prosecutors on Thursday indicted John Eastman, an attorney closely associated with former President Donald …

Republicans shamefully go away Elaine Chao alone to face as much as Trump’s racism

Former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has responded to Trump’s racist attacks on her while the rest of her party has silenced him. For months, Trump has consistently attacked Chao and used open racism against her, and she replied to Politico: “When I was young, some people used to misspell or pronounce my name on purpose. …

Secret paperwork present in Mike Pence’s Indiana dwelling

Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks during an event promoting his new book at the conservative Heritage Foundation think tank October 19, 2022 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images Attorneys for former Vice President Mike Pence said a “small number” of classified documents were found at his home in Carmel, Indiana last week. …

Hakeem Jeffries hooks up with Kevin McCarthy by including Schiff and Swalwell to the Intelligence Committee

House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) took on Speaker McCarthy by slamming the Reps. Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell nominated to continue serving on the Intelligence Committee. Jeffries wrote to McCarthy: I am writing to you today to propose two highly qualified Representatives for reappointment to continue their service on the House Intelligence Standing …

Jeff Zients will reportedly turn into Biden’s subsequent chief of employees

White House Covid-19 Response Czar Jeff Zients speaks during a White House news briefing where they discussed a pause in the issuance of Johnson & Johnson Janssen’s Covid-19 vaccine April 13, 2021 in Washington, DC languages. Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty Images According to media reports on Sunday, Jeff Zients will serve as President …

Requires FBI investigation develop after new proof uncovered of gun smoking towards Brett Kavanaugh

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) is asking the House of Representatives to investigate the FBI’s refusal to investigate sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, as a new documentary reveals clear evidence Kavanaugh sexually assaulted. Rep. Torres tweeted: If House Republicans are so eager to investigate the FBI, why not investigate the FBI’s failure to thoroughly investigate …

New Jersey defendant Peter Coker Jr. has waived extradition

Your hometown deli in Paulsboro, NJ Google Earth A former fugitive wanted for criminal stock manipulation linked to a New Jersey deli once valued at $100 million has agreed to be extradited from Thailand to the United States, Thai authorities said. Peter Coker Jr., 54, was arrested by Thai police in the Phuket resort area …