“More Serious Than Watergate”: Republicans seek explanations after documents show FBI monitored 9 GOP lawmakers
Concerns Over FBI Surveillance of GOP Senators Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) stated on Monday that the FBI, under President Biden, is allegedly focusing on Republican senators including Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Marcia Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Representative Mike Kell (R-Tenn.). Reports indicate that the FBI gathered private data from nine GOP congressional […]
Republicans claim the FBI examined lawmakers’ phone records in the Trump January 6 investigation.
In 2023, the FBI examined the phone records of nine Republican Congress members as part of an investigation into former President Trump’s alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. This information surfaced in a recently released document by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The document, dated September 27, 2023, mentions Senators Lindsey Graham (SC), Bill […]
Texts from a Democrat express a wish for a GOP lawmaker’s death — even an MSNBC host calls for the AG nominee to withdraw from the race
Virginia Attorney General Candidate Under Pressure Over Leaked Texts Jay Jones, a Democratic candidate for Attorney General in Virginia, is facing mounting calls to withdraw from the race following the leak of unsettling text messages from 2022. The messages prompted serious concern, leading some, including MSNBC hosts, to suggest he step down. In a text […]
Trump distant as lawmakers worry about lasting shutdown
Trump asserts that Democrats are the only ones who can navigate the funding crisis caused by the government stalemate. As he steps away from the negotiations on Capitol Hill, both parties appear discouraged about making progress without serious discussions. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announced on Friday that he intends to push Senate Democrats […]
Lawmakers from both parties promise to forgo their pay during the government shutdown.
Lawmakers’ Pay During Government Shutdowns The number of politicians from both parties declaring that they will not take their salaries during ongoing government shutdowns is increasing. This comes as the federal government was shut down for nearly a week after Senate Democrats turned down Republican proposals for funding, aiming to stretch the debate until November […]
SHUTDOWN Act would require lawmakers to pay a daily tax during a government closure
Senate Republicans are pushing for lawmakers to feel the financial impact during the ongoing government shutdown, which has now reached its third day. Unlike many federal employees, Congress members typically receive their pay even when the government is closed. However, Senator Bernie Moreno from Ohio has a different idea: he proposes taxing lawmakers who collect […]
Lawmakers Criticize Trump’s FDA for Secretly Approving New Abortion Pill
Several GOP lawmakers criticized the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after it established a new environment for abortion drugs on Thursday. This wave of backlash followed the FDA’s approval of new abortion pills produced by Evita Solutions, a company that aims “to normalize abortion care” and ensure “that care is accessible to everyone.” “This is […]
Lawmakers anticipate the shutdown will continue for at least a week
Senators are hoping that the looming government shutdown won’t drag on past mid-week, though there’s concern it might last even longer. The Senate didn’t proceed with a vote to reopen the government on Wednesday, and will close for the session on Thursday due to Yom Kippur. While the Senate will reconvene on Friday, few anticipate […]
Mamdani’s Promise of $100 Million for Deportation Defense Shocks NYC Lawmakers
City councillors in New York City are expressing skepticism over mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s plan to increase taxpayer funding by over $100 million. Mamdani, who identifies as a democratic socialist and holds a position in the New York State Legislature, has proposed a significant boost in public spending aimed at enhancing legal defenses for undocumented […]
Lawmakers receive their salaries during a government shutdown while others must wait
The federal government began a shutdown on Wednesday morning, and many employees are now working without pay until funding is restored. While TSA agents, air traffic controllers, and various essential workers, including those handling social security, remain on the job, others find themselves caught in complications. Essentially, some employees may not receive paychecks, depending on […]