Reps. Jamaal Bowman, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s spar over George Santos Rep. Jamaal Bowman got into an argument with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene outside the Capitol over George Santos’ recent indictment on federal charges. Damien Henderson, Associated Press WASHINGTON – The House voted Thursday to formally censure Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., for pulling a fire alarm … Read more
On today’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: USA TODAY National Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey recaps the fourth GOP presidential primary debate. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is leaving Congress. Released hostages slam Israel, saying they feared airstrikes ‘would kill us.’ The top 1% of American earners now control more wealth than the nation’s entire middle class. Norman Lear has died at 101. … Read more
Ian Cramer, the son of Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-ND, is accused of leading local police in a car chase Wednesday that ended with a deputy killed, according to the senator’s office and the North Dakota Highway Patrol. According to Sen. Kevin Cramer, while his wife and son were at a Bismarck emergency room, she stepped … Read more
WASHINGTON – The Senate voted to block a spending bill Wednesday that would have provided aid to Ukraine and Israel as Republicans have clamored for stricter border security measures. The bill was voted down 49 to 51, with Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., voting against it along with all the Senate Republicans. Sanders took issues with … Read more
Speaker Mike Johnson promotes impeachment inquiry against Biden Speaker Mike Johnson insisted the House is moving forward with an impeachment inquiry, not yet an impeachment vote, against President Joe Biden. WASHINGTON – House Republicans have released the text of their resolution to formally authorize their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden in a bid to … Read more
Republican candidates pool tightens in Tuscaloosa at latest GOP debate DeSantis, Haley, Ramaswamy, and Christie were on stage at the fourth GOP debate, with Trump ahead in the polls. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Multiple news organizations said Thursday they will sponsor a series of Republican debates next month in Iowa and New Hampshire ahead of the states’ … Read more
Donald Trump is appealing a court loss over whether he can avoid trial on criminal charges tied to his alleged interference in the 2020 election. Trump indictments: Here is what to know Donald Trump’s first two criminal charges involved hush money and classified documents cases. Here’s what to know about the legal issues. Megan Smith, … Read more
Harvard University president asked about antisemitism, conduct policy During a hearing, the president of Harvard University was asked about the institution’s policies on admissions for students using antisemitic speech. Three university presidents who testified before lawmakers about their handling of antisemitic incidents on college campuses now face a congressional investigation after attempting to clean up … Read more