Reps. McGovern, Massie urge Biden to pardon Julian Assange to ‘send a clear message’ on press freedom
Representatives James McGovern (Massachusetts) and Thomas Massey (R-Kentucky) have written a letter to President Biden asking for a pardon for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and for the administration to stop targeting his journalistic work. He asked them to “send a clear message.'' . Australian publisher Assange pleaded guilty in June and received a prison term […]
New York Reps. Mike Lawler and Mondaire Jones spar over Israel-Palestinian conflict
Tensions rose during Wednesday night's debate between New York Republican Rep. Michael Lawler and former Democratic Rep. Mondale Jones as the two clashed over differing views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. During the CBS News showdown, Jones was pressed about his previous support for a plan to force Israel to abandon land it captured after being […]
Google emails with US trade reps reveal cozy ties as tech giant pushed to ‘hijack policy’
Newly discovered emails reveal how Google and Amazon used their access to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to try to undermine foreign regulations, including efforts to protect traditional news organizations. are. In May 2023, Google enlisted the USTR's help in its fight to break, or at least water down, Canada's online news law, […]
Anti-Israel agitators set up encampment outside Jewish Dem rep’s home on eve of Oct 7 Hamas attack anniversary
Anti-Israel protesters set up a camp in front of the home of a Jewish Democratic congressman on the eve of the October 7 anniversary of the Hamast attacks, the congressman announced on social media. Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, posted on X throughout the night of Oct. 6 that a group of people with face coverings […]
Postmaster General Grilled By Reps Over Concerns About USPS Handling Mail-In Ballots
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy was criticized by lawmakers Thursday while testifying at a Congressional hearing about the United States Postal Service's (USPS) preparations for the upcoming presidential election. During Mr. DeJoy's testimony before the House Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, several representatives questioned whether the USPS would be able to process […]
GOP Reps Skewer Army Official For Saying Trainer Who Labeled Pro-Life Orgs ‘Terrorist Groups’ Wasn’t Fired
Republican lawmakers on Thursday scolded Army officials who suggested a garrison drill instructor who taught a class calling pro-life organizations a “terrorist group” had not been fired. It was recently discovered that a training class at Fort Liberty hosted an anti-terrorism training course that included a slide show labeling some pro-life groups as “terrorists,” and […]
REPS. GOSAR AND WESTERMAN: Biden-Harris Admin Casts Concerned Americans Aside To Make Way For Migrants, Again
Under the direction of President Joe Biden and his “immigration chief,” Vice President Kamala Harris, a historic wave of illegal immigrants has flooded across the southern border. As every city in America becomes a border community, the Biden-Harris team scrambled to find something, anything, that could quickly solve their crisis. Their solution? Announced on September […]
‘Insulting Charade’: GOP Reps Slam Mike Johnson For Resurrecting ‘Zombie’ Funding Bill
Republican lawmakers are again criticizing House Speaker Mike Johnson after he announced Tuesday that he would reintroduce the same budget bill he withdrew from the House floor last week with new provisions. After nearly a dozen Republican senators voiced opposition to the funding bill, citing concerns about the growing national debt, Johnson removed the continuing […]
‘Honorary Chairwoman’: DOJ Indictment Appears To Link Dem Rep’s Org To Chinese Operatives
New York Democratic Rep. Grace Meng has longstanding ties to organizations allegedly linked to Chinese intelligence and Communist party operatives, an investigation by the Daily Caller News Foundation has found. The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday indicted Linda Sun, who served in the New York governor's office twice and was Meng's chief of staff […]
GOP Reps. Young Kim, Michelle Steel prep for fight to defend seats in highly competitive SoCal districts
ORANGE, Calif. – Republican Reps. Young Kim and Michelle Steele are optimistic. It is a species that is in danger of extinction, but scientifically California RepublicanThe Orange County-based lawmakers are confident voters will elect them to Congress for a third term this fall. First elected in 2020, both districts have been hot targets of campaigning […]