Senate Republicans block aid package for Israel, Ukraine
By Clare Foran, Lauren Fox, Ted Barrett, Kristin Wilson and Morgan Rimmer | CNN Senate Republicans blocked aid for Israel and Ukraine from advancing in a key vote on Wednesday …
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California GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy is resigning months after his ouster as House speaker
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD | AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES — Two months after his historic ouster as House speaker, Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy announced Wednesday that he is resigning …
Stop whining, Mr. Santos. You got a fair shake.
Before we wallow in the downfall of George Santos, allow me a toast of appreciation to the freshly defrocked lawmaker and his fellow lawmakers. It takes a lot to get …
Johnson demanding border changes in Ukraine aid bill
By Stephen Groves and Lisa Mascaro | Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson told fellow Republicans on Tuesday that sweeping changes to U.S. border policy would be their …
Tuberville will drop opposition to most military promotions
By Lauren Fox | CNN Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama said Tuesday he is releasing the bulk of his holds for Senate votes to confirm military promotions. Tuberville told …
Assemblymember Evan Low jumps into race to replace U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo
Assemblymember Evan Low is officially jumping into the race to replace longtime U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo in what could make him the first openly LGBTQ congressmember to represent the Bay …
It’s time to fix America’s most dangerous law
There is a land mine embedded in the United States Code, one that Donald Trump, if reelected president, could use to destroy our republic. But it’s not too late for …
Former US diplomat charged with spying for Cuba for decades
By Joshua Goodman and Eric Tucker | Associated Press MIAMI — A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been charged with serving as a secret …
Matheson Leads NRECA In Era of Big Change For Utilities
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — 15th Annual State of the Energy Industry Forum at the National Press Club — … [+] NRECA CEO Jim Matheson talks about the challenges of co-ops bringing …
House expels New York Rep. George Santos. It’s just the sixth expulsion in the chamber’s history
By KEVIN FREKING | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The House voted on Friday to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York after a critical ethics report on his conduct …