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Swalwell rips Republicans for nod at pet-eating conspiracy: GOP 'not serious’ 

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) on Tuesday slammed Republican lawmakers for their online behavior during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, arguing they are “not serious” about the issues at hand. “You all expected a serious debate,” Swalwell told witnesses called to discuss violent incidents linked to illegal immigration. “You are serious. This issue is serious. [Republicans] […]

Trump: GOP shouldn't pass budget stopgap without 'assurances on Election Security'

Former President Trump on Tuesday appeared to further impede congressional Republican plans for an already shaky government funding bill, directing Republicans to oppose any measure that doesn't include “assures about election security.” “Unless House and Senate Republicans can get absolute assurances about the security of our elections, they should not move forward with a continuing […]

Speaker Johnson plowing ahead with funding plan despite GOP opposition

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) is forging ahead with a plan to avert a government shutdown despite overwhelming Republican opposition that would derail the plan, threatening an embarrassing vote on the House floor that could undermine his fundraising strategy. At least six Republicans, including hardline conservatives and defense hawks, have said they will vote against […]

Underdog Sam Brown can win key Nevada Senate race: GOP leaders

LAS VEGAS — Sam Brown, a first-time candidate in Nevada who could take control of the state Senate in November, could pull off an upset against first-time Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen, Republican leaders say. Brown, 40, a combat veteran who was severely burned in 2008 when a roadside bomb exploded under the fuel tank of […]

House GOP government funding plan gets chilly reception from Senate Republicans

Senate Republicans on Monday gave a lukewarm reception to House Republicans' government funding plan, questioning whether it would slow progress in finding a solution to avert a government shutdown at the end of the month. They acknowledge that the inclusion of a Trump-backed measure requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote could complicate the […]