AOC loses bid to be top Democrat on powerful House Oversight Committee
Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York lost her bid for the top Democratic seat on the House Oversight Committee to Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia. Connolly defeated Ocasio-Cortez by 131 votes to 84, in what is seen as a blow to progressives who support Ocasio-Cortez, a member of the progressive group “Squad.” “I appreciate […]
GOP House Oversight chair backs Dem squad member for ranking member role: ‘Best they got’
During an interview on “Fox News Live” on Sunday, Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), chairman of the House Oversight Committee, announced his support for committee member Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The Democratic congressman from New York is seeking to unseat fellow Democrat Jamie Raskin. The Kentucky Republican explained his support after being questioned by co-anchor Arcel Neville. […]
Comer Supports AOC’s Bid To Become Ranking Member In House Oversight Committee: ‘I’m a Big AOC Fan’
Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), chairman of the House Oversight Committee, will preside over a committee hearing entitled “Fundamentals of the Impeachment Investigation of President Joseph R. Biden Jr.” September 28, 2023 at the Capitol in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) OAN Staff Blake Wolf3:14 PM – Friday, December 13, 2024 Republican House Oversight […]
Nancy Pelosi Moves to Block AOC from Top Democrat Post on House Oversight Committee
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is trying to block Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) from running to lead the Democratic Party on the House Oversight Committee, according to multiple reports. Punchbowl News and Axios both reported that Pelosi has urged colleagues to support Ocasio-Cortez's opponent, Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), for the powerful Oversight Committee position. […]
Nancy Pelosi trying to ‘tank’ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s House Oversight Committee bid: Report
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is said to have begun working behind the scenes to prevent Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) from becoming the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. It has been reported. According to Punchbowl News, Pelosi, 84, would rather see Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) serve as a ranking member on key […]
Government Funneled Unprecedented Amount Of Money To Criminal Gangs Through COVID Relief, Oversight Report Finds
The U.S. federal government sent an unprecedented amount of money to fraudsters and international criminal organizations through COVID-19 relief programs, according to a Friday report from the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). The government has provided an estimated $872 billion in assistance through programs such as the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and the Paycheck Protection […]
Postmaster General covers his ears from House Republican questioning during Oversight hearing
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy covered his ears during a Congressional hearing as Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) repeatedly questioned him about oversight of the Postal Service. McCormick told DeJoy during Tuesday's House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing that he doesn't get an “A” grade for leadership at the United States Postal Service (USPS). “You've been rated […]
James Comer Remains House Oversight Chair
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) will retain his oversight role in the 119th Congress, the committee announced to X. House Republicans on Tuesday called for Comer to keep the gavel after he played a key role in launching numerous oversight investigations into the Biden administration over corruption allegations. Comer's most high-profile investigations into […]
AOC launches bid for top Democratic role on House Oversight Committee
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), a progressive Democrat from New York, has begun her candidacy to serve as the top Democrat on the House committee that leads investigative efforts against the federal government. AOC announced her candidacy for ranking member of the 119th Congress' Oversight and Accountability Committee in a letter to her colleagues on Friday. […]
AOC Seeks to Lead Democrats on House Oversight Committee
Rep. Alexandria Ocao-Cortez (D-N.Y.) hopes to become the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, and current Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) is the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee. aims to lead. On Friday, Ocasio-Cortez announced her candidacy for executive member of the Oversight Committee and wrote a letter to House Democrats asking for […]