Rep. Robert Garcia on LGBTQ rights: 'We’re in a really dangerous moment for the community'
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), an openly gay man, said the LGBTQ community faces dangerous territory in California’s current political climate. The interview was published Friday. “It’s a really dangerous time for our community,” Garcia said in an interview with LGBTQ Nation about the Supreme Court’s conservative leanings. “That’s why we need to be honest, work […]
X Shuts Down Operations In Brazil After Supreme Federal Court Justice Allegedly Threatens Legal Rep With Arrest
Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) abruptly suspended its operations in Brazil on Saturday after it claimed Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes had threatened to arrest its legal representatives for failing to comply with requests to remove content, according to Reuters. X posted the announcement on Saturday, citing concerns over the “censorship order” issued by […]
Former Rep. George Santos to Plead Guilty to Fraud Charges on Monday
Former New York Republican Rep. George Santos, who has previously maintained his innocence, plans to plead guilty to multiple charges in an ongoing fraud case, people familiar with the matter said. Someone with inside information on this issue said of hill The disgraced former congressman pleaded guilty on Monday, likely avoiding a September trial. 23 […]
Former Rep. George Santos Expected To Plead Guilty In Fraud Related Charges
Congressman George Santos. (Photo by Drew Ungerer/Getty Images) OAN Staff Avril ElfiSaturday, August 17, 2024 2:59 PM Former Republican Congressman George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple financial fraud charges. advertisement Less than a month before his trial is scheduled to begin, Santos is expected to plead guilty on Monday to multiple charges […]
Rep. Elissa Slotkin Receives Farm Tax Credit on Property Where No Farming Takes Place
Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) receives an agricultural tax exemption for land she claims as her home, even though no agricultural activity takes place there. The Democratic congresswoman and Michigan Senate candidate saves about $2,700 a year through the arrangement. New York Post Reported. Although the land is designated as “agricultural improvement land,” public records requests […]
Rep. Andy Ogles says FBI seized his cell phone amid campaign finance investigation
U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) recently confirmed that the FBI executed a search warrant at his Maury County home as part of an ongoing investigation into Ogles’ campaign finances. The search was conducted earlier this month after Ogles, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, defeated Republican challenger Courtney Johnston in the primary for […]
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler takes credit for stopping NYC’s controversial $15 congestion toll in new ad campaign
First-term Republican Rep. Mike Lawler has launched a new multimillion-dollar ad campaign, claiming credit for getting Gov. Kathy Hockal to shelve a controversial $15 congestion charge for entry into midtown Manhattan. “I want to focus on getting things done, which is why I brought together Democrats and Republicans to block the MTA’s congestion fee,” Lawler […]
Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna addresses resurfaced MAGA swimsuit video
Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna responded to years-old footage that resurfaced Wednesday of pro-Trump lawmakers dancing in MAGA-themed swimsuits. The 35-year-old politician previously wore the suit in a video showing his support for Donald Trump in 2016, before he was sworn in as a member of Congress early last year. In a series of […]
Rep. Elise Stefanik Celebrates Columbia President Stepping Down
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) welcomed the news that Columbia University President Minouche Shafik would be stepping down, months after violent anti-Israel protests erupted on campus. In an open letter published on Wednesday, Shafik said the time since the protests had “taken a considerable toll” on her. “This period has taken a huge toll on my […]
Longtime Democrat leader Rep. Steny Hoyer suffers ‘mild’ stroke
Rep. Stinny Hoyer of Maryland, a longtime Democratic leader, suffered a “mild” stroke over the weekend but is now recovering. A statement from Deputy Chief of Staff Margaret Mulkerin said Hoyer, 85, “suffered a mild ischemic stroke and was receiving medical treatment” on Sunday night. Hoyer has served in the U.S. House of Representatives for […]