Senate Republicans block aid to Ukraine, call for more border security measures – 2023

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

Republicans release resolution authorizing Biden impeachment inquiry – 2023

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

University presidents face backlash after House antisemitism hearing – 2023

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