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Republicans attacking Bowman but backing Santos should ‘check …
Oct 1, 2023 · Republicans sidestepped an effort to expel him from Congress, saying legal processes should run their course. Like Ocasio-Cortez, Bowman is a prominent New York progressive. In a statement on Saturday, he denied trying to delay the process that stopped a government shutdown.
Judge restricts White House communications with social media …
Jul 4, 2023 · Tuesday’s order marks a win for Republicans who had sued the Biden administration, saying it was using the coronavirus health crisis and the threat of misinformation as an excuse to curb views that disagreed with the government.
US economy inches toward default amid Biden-McCarthy debt …
May 10, 2023 · Joe Biden and top lawmakers agreed on Tuesday to further talks aimed at breaking a deadlock over raising the $31.4tn US debt limit, with just three weeks before the country could be forced into an unprecedented default.
Kevin McCarthy faces House vote on motion to remove him as …
Oct 3, 2023 · The House will hold a vote on Tuesday afternoon on removing Kevin McCarthy from the speaker’s chair, with hard-right members prepared to oust the Republican leader just nine months after he was elected.
Indiana teachers call attorney general’s ‘Eyes on Education’ portal ...
Feb 15, 2024 · A website launched by Indiana Republicans as a reporting tool for perceived indoctrination of public school students has instead become a nest of outdated and inaccurate information, educators say, driving a wedge between parents and teachers.
Tom Emmer withdraws US House speaker bid hours after …
Oct 24, 2023 · Emmer abruptly left a meeting of House Republicans on Tuesday afternoon, shortly before it was announced he was ending his bid, Punchbowl reported. Unlike many of his colleagues, Emmer voted to certify the 2020 election in Congress.
Disney v DeSantis dispute hinges on clause referencing King …
Mar 30, 2023 · Under former chief executive Bob Chapek, Disney was initially hesitant to state public opposition to the bill, but did so after pressure. That prompted DeSantis and Florida Republicans to try to revoke privileges Disney has had for decades at its theme park, which employs 75,000 people.
Talk of Trump pardon is ‘inappropriate’, Republican candidate ...
Jul 31, 2023 · Former Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson has said it is “inappropriate” for some of his fellow Republican presidential hopefuls to publicly discuss potentially pardoning Donald Trump, who is their party’s frontrunner for its 2024 nomination despite his …
Top two Republicans blamed Trump for Capitol attack, book says
Apr 21, 2022 · In the days after the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol, Kevin McCarthy and Mitch McConnell, the two top Republican leaders in Congress, privately told associates that they believed Donald Trump should be held responsible for the attack.