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January 6th Committee Members Blast Kevin McCarthy’s Move To Give Tucker Carlson Access To Capitol Surveillance Footage
UPDATE, February 22: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer weighed in on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s decision to give Tucker Carlson access to thousands of hours of Capitol surveillance footage from January 6th.
“This disclosure poses grave security risks to members of Congress and everyone who…
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By Ted Johnson
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Screams “Liar” At Joe Biden During SOTU; POTUS Taunts GOP Over Medicare & Social Security Sunset Proposals
The veneer of bipartisan civility didn't last long tonight at Joe Biden's second State of the Union address – – and that was all right with the president and Democrats.
Less than an hour into Biden's speech before members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, it all turned into a screaming…
State of the Union: Joe Biden’s Speech Gave A Glimpse Of Potential 2024 Presidential Run; “Let’s Finish The Job”
UPDATED: Joe Biden’s State of the Union included a number of gestures to Republicans, promotion of the spirit of bipartisanship and mention of a whole host of issues that garner backing from both parties.
But there were plenty of outbursts among the GOP, signaling how unlikely it probably is that…
House Republicans Vote To Oust Ilhan Omar From Foreign Affairs Committee
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) was booted off the House Foreign Affairs Committee, in a move that Democrats see as payback but Republicans say was over past controversial comments.
The House voted along party lines 218-211 to remove Omar from the committee.
Omar said that the move to oust her was an…
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By Ted Johnson
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George Santos Says He’ll Recuse Himself From Committee Assignments
Rep. George Santos (R-NY), who has gained a national profile for lies about his background, told Republican colleagues that he will step down from committee assignments until ethics issues are resolved.
Santos informed fellow lawmakers that he would temporarily step down from the Small Business and…
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By Ted Johnson
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President Joe Biden To Deliver State Of The Union Address On February 7
President Joe Biden will deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 7.
The event typically is a showcase for broadcast and cable networks, as they load up on reporting and analysis before and after the speech. It’ll also likely mark a return to more candid shots in…
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By Ted Johnson
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C-SPAN Asks Kevin McCarthy To Allow Its Cameras In House Chamber For More Than Just Special Events — Update
UPDATE: C-SPAN has formally asked House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to cover floor proceedings by installing a few additional cameras in the chamber.
The letter from C-SPAN co-CEO Susan Swain follows widespread praise that the network received for its coverage of last week’s speaker vote. Because it was a…
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By Ted Johnson
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Promo Video Removed From Twitter After Dr. Dre’s Copyright Complaint
A video that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) posted to her Twitter feed, in which she celebrated the election of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House and her bonds with the new chamber leader, was pulled from the platform after a copyright complaint from Dr. Dre.
The spot featured Dre’s hit…
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By Ted Johnson
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Inside The Capitol During The Dramatic, Dysfunctional And “Deliberative” Moments That Led To Kevin McCarthy Winning The House Speakership
Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) finally got the speakership early Saturday morning, but not before a weeklong slog that saw flared tempers, animated huddles and, in the penultimate drama before his moment of victory, a near-brawl.
Inside the chamber, many reporters in the press gallery had risen from their…
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By Ted Johnson
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Kevin McCarthy Finally Secures Speakership In 15th Ballot After Tense Moments Of GOP Infighting On House Floor
UPDATE: Kevin McCarthy, in his first speech after being elected speaker, said, “I hope that one thing is clear after this week: I never give up.”
“My father always told me: It’s not how you start. It’s how you finish. We have got to finish strong for the American people.”
But he signaled that…
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By Ted Johnson
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Kevin McCarthy Picks Up A Vote But Falls Short In 13th Ballot For Speaker — Update
UPDATE: The weeklong slog to launch a new Congress continued with a 13th ballot, as Kevin McCarthy picked up a vote yet still was short a majority.
Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) shifted his vote to McCarthy, giving the Republican leader 214 votes in the latest round. That’s still three short of what he…
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By Ted Johnson
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House Adjourns Until Friday After Kevin McCarthy Fails To Secure Speakership In 11th Round Of Voting — Update
UPDATE: After five roll call votes and no speaker. the House is adjourning for the night.
When they return, many members will be marking the second anniversary of the attack on the Capitol.
PREVIOUSLY: As expected, Kevin McCarthy fell short on the 11th ballot for speaker of the House…
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By Ted Johnson
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