Hakeem Jeffries announces his run for House speaker after Republicans’ crushing midterm defeat
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a Democrat from New York, has formally announced he is seeking to become Speaker in the next Congress. The move follows major Democratic gains in Tuesday’s midterm elections, with the party projected to take control of both the House and Senate for the rest of President Donald Trump’s term. In […]
UT San Antonio Student Recites Offensive Poem Praising Charlie Kirk Assassination, Makes Threats to TPUSA Event Speaker
During a Turning Point USA event at the University of Texas at San Antonio, a student took to the microphone, shared a poem that gleefully referenced the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and praised the speaker for his bravery in not wearing neck protection. “I took a Plan B and I’m an immigrant — feeling kinda […]
Speaker Mike Johnson observes three years in office as midterm stakes rise
Three years ago today, a notable chapter came to an end in the annals of American political history. Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, took the reins of the House of Representatives following a unanimous decision from his fellow party members. This marked the conclusion of a tumultuous three-week period during which the federal […]
Iran Says Parliament Speaker Has Encountered Missing ‘Supreme Leader’
Iranian Parliament Speaker Meets Supreme Leader Amid Tensions On Wednesday, Iranian state media reported that Parliament Speaker Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf had a meeting with the elusive Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. This marks Khamenei’s first appearance since the February 28 airstrike that resulted in the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Islamic Republic […]
Coroner: Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Passes Away at 84
Former Speaker Dennis Hastert Passes Away at 84 Former Speaker of the House, Dennis Hastert, has died at the age of 84, according to a report from CBS News on Monday. The Kendal County Coroner in Illinois, Jacquie Purcell, confirmed that Hastert passed away from natural causes at his home over the weekend. Hastert had […]
Dennis Hastert, who served as the Republican Speaker for the longest time, passes away at 84
Reflection on Dennis Hastert: A Complex Legacy The late House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) unexpectedly found himself in a controversial spotlight. It was almost two decades ago when a scandal erupted, revealing unsettling truths about him long after he left his position on Capitol Hill. Back in September 2006, as House Republicans braced for potentially […]
Dennis Hastert, who was the Republican Speaker for the longest time, has passed away at 84
The Complex Legacy of Dennis Hastert Dennis Hastert, the former House Speaker, was not someone who planned to take on that role, quite the opposite, really. His passing revealed a startling truth about him, one that emerged only after he had left the political arena. Looking back, it was nearly 20 years ago when House […]
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert, who faced disgrace, passes away at 84
Former Speaker Dennis Hastert Dies at 84 Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert, noted for being the longest-serving Republican speaker, has passed away at the age of 84 after his life took a drastic turn due to his admission of child sexual abuse. Kendall County Coroner Jacquie Purcell confirmed that Hastert died at home from natural […]
Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican House Speaker from Illinois, passes away at 84
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Dies at 84 Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House, passed away on Monday at the age of 84. He died peacefully at his home from natural causes, as confirmed by Kendall County Coroner Jacquie Purcell. Hastert served Illinois’ 14th Congressional district for two decades and held the […]
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert, found guilty of banking offenses, has passed away.
Newt Gingrich: How do they FIND these people? Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich suggests that the Democratic Party has lost its way as we approach the midterm elections, raising questions about how some of its candidates are chosen. The Purcell County Coroner’s office in Illinois has announced that former House Speaker Dennis Hastert, […]