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Tagged: congress

The circular logic of Kamalanomics

The circular logic of Kamalanomics

Via:   •  News Viners  •  2 Comments  •  6 months ago

Does Kamalanomics explain why Republican luminaries are endorsing Harris?  Kamala Harris' proposal to 'assist' new home buyers is nothing more than another Federal subsidized debt scam to make the...
Kamala Harris Breaks Record of Tiebreaking Votes in the Senate

Kamala Harris Breaks Record of Tiebreaking Votes in the Senate

Via:   •  News Viners  •  3 Comments  •  6 months ago

Kamala Harris really has been a policy maker within the Biden administration.  Harris really is responsible for putting a large part of the Democrats' political agenda in place over the last three...
'The Interview': Senator James Lankford on Trying to Solve Immigration - The New York Times

'The Interview': Senator James Lankford on Trying to Solve Immigration - The New York Times


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  11 Comments  •  6 months ago

'The Interview': Senator James Lankford on Trying to Solve Immigration - The New York Times

'The Interview': Senator James Lankford on Trying to Solve Immigration - The New York Times


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  9 Comments  •  7 months ago

Yes Getrude in Texas, MAGA turned down "Everything the gop has ever wanted from Democrats on immigration", yet turned it all down on orders from Trump. That is a fact Gertrude in Texas. JBB...
Mike Johnson vows to bring professors, students to Congress over college antisemitism

Mike Johnson vows to bring professors, students to Congress over college antisemitism


Via: vic-eldred  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  10 months ago

DOJ moved to dismiss $3.3B fraud suit against Dish after chairman Charlie Ergen donated $113K to Biden

DOJ moved to dismiss $3.3B fraud suit against Dish after chairman Charlie Ergen donated $113K to Biden

Via:   •  Today's America  •  2 Comments  •  last year

5 crucial questions Congress is asking Hunter Biden right now

5 crucial questions Congress is asking Hunter Biden right now


Via: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  30 Comments  •  last year

Trump Pressuring GOP Senators To 'Kill' Biden's Border Deal

Trump Pressuring GOP Senators To 'Kill' Biden's Border Deal

Via:   •  NEWSMucks  •  8 Comments  •  last year

Kevin McCarthy Says He Will Retire From Congress This Month

Kevin McCarthy Says He Will Retire From Congress This Month

Via:   •  NEWSMucks  •  11 Comments  •  2 years ago

Fauci ​​secretly went to CIA HQ to 'influence' COVID-19 origins probe, House Republican alleges

Fauci ​​secretly went to CIA HQ to 'influence' COVID-19 origins probe, House Republican alleges


Via: vic-eldred  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  2 years ago

Ramaswamy Wants 'Truth' About Whether 'Federal Agents' Were on Planes That Hit Twin Towers

Ramaswamy Wants 'Truth' About Whether 'Federal Agents' Were on Planes That Hit Twin Towers

Via:   •  NEWSMucks  •  22 Comments  •  2 years ago

DOJ tries to jail key Hunter Biden witness Devon Archer on eve of congressional testimony

DOJ tries to jail key Hunter Biden witness Devon Archer on eve of congressional testimony


Via: vic-eldred  •  News & Politics  •  5 Comments  •  2 years ago

Democrat on Hunter Biden Photos: Perhaps We Should Call Him the Big Guy

Democrat on Hunter Biden Photos: Perhaps We Should Call Him the Big Guy


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  2 years ago

John Durham Just Made False Statements to Congress - Mother Jones

John Durham Just Made False Statements to Congress - Mother Jones


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  33 Comments  •  2 years ago

John Durham Just Made False Statements to Congress - Mother Jones

John Durham Just Made False Statements to Congress - Mother Jones


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  2 years ago

Second Hunter Biden IRS whistleblower emerges after five years on case

Second Hunter Biden IRS whistleblower emerges after five years on case


Via: vic-eldred  •  News & Politics  •  10 Comments  •  2 years ago

Congressional Democrats beg Biden to nullify their existence

Congressional Democrats beg Biden to nullify their existence

Via:   •  News Viners  •  3 Comments  •  2 years ago

The full faith and credit of the United States is in Chuck Schumer's hands.  The House has passed a bill to address the debt limit.  What has the Senate done? The debt limit cannot be raised...
Democrats' latest attempt to use a 'white supremacy' scare to crush their opposition

Democrats' latest attempt to use a 'white supremacy' scare to crush their opposition


Via: texan1211  •  News & Politics  •  14 Comments  •  2 years ago

George Santos Faces Calls to Resign From Long Island GOP Leaders - The New York Times

George Santos Faces Calls to Resign From Long Island GOP Leaders - The New York Times


Via: perrie-halpern  •  News & Politics  •  50 Comments  •  2 years ago

Watchdog releases 'top ethics violators' list for members of Congress during 2022 | Washington Examiner

Watchdog releases 'top ethics violators' list for members of Congress during 2022 | Washington Examiner

Via:   •  Today's America  •  39 Comments  •  2 years ago

Biden's potential first veto

Biden's potential first veto

Via:   •  News Viners  •  1 Comments  •  3 years ago

Biden is not going to give up authoritarian power. The technocrats won't allow it.  The WHO has set an impossibly high benchmark for declaring an end to the pandemic.  And Biden will use that...
Congress considers fulfilling 200-year-old promise to seat Cherokee Nation delegate | PBS NewsHour

Congress considers fulfilling 200-year-old promise to seat Cherokee Nation delegate | PBS NewsHour


Via: kavika  •  News & Politics  •  23 Comments  •  3 years ago

It's Official: America Is an Oligarchy | The Nation

It's Official: America Is an Oligarchy | The Nation

Via:   •  NEWSMucks  •  29 Comments  •  3 years ago

Democrats block Latina Republican from joining Congressional Hispanic Caucus | Washington Examiner

Democrats block Latina Republican from joining Congressional Hispanic Caucus | Washington Examiner


Via: texan1211  •  News & Politics  •  4 Comments  •  3 years ago

Hillary Clinton warns progressives could cost Dems at midterms

Hillary Clinton warns progressives could cost Dems at midterms


Via: vic-eldred  •  News & Politics  •  38 Comments  •  3 years ago

Why GOP Rep. Don Young's Staff Back Dem Mary Peltola Over Sarah Palin

Why GOP Rep. Don Young's Staff Back Dem Mary Peltola Over Sarah Palin


Via: kavika  •  News & Politics  •  16 Comments  •  3 years ago

Republican Senators Vote to Block a Bill to Disclose Dark-Money Donors

Republican Senators Vote to Block a Bill to Disclose Dark-Money Donors

Via:   •  The Reality Show  •  31 Comments  •  3 years ago

gotta protect that fascist money laundering operation...
Wonton Killings, Gazpacho Police, Peach Tree Dishes: Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene Make the Case for Congressional IQ Minimums | Vanity Fair

Wonton Killings, Gazpacho Police, Peach Tree Dishes: Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene Make the Case for Congressional IQ Minimums | Vanity Fair


Via: pat-wilson  •  News & Politics  •  46 Comments  •  3 years ago

Just a little humor...
Biden's Choice: Semi-Fascism or American Socialism

Biden's Choice: Semi-Fascism or American Socialism


Via: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  24 Comments  •  3 years ago

House passes bill to protect access to contraceptives after Supreme Court warning shot | The Hill

House passes bill to protect access to contraceptives after Supreme Court warning shot | The Hill


Via: tacos  •  News & Politics  •  4 Comments  •  3 years ago

Man arrested with gun outside Rep. Pramila Jayapal's house | Washington Examiner

Man arrested with gun outside Rep. Pramila Jayapal's house | Washington Examiner


Via: texan1211  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  3 years ago

Chip makers are refusing to build new semiconductor plants in the U.S. unless Congress unlocks $52 billion in funding

Chip makers are refusing to build new semiconductor plants in the U.S. unless Congress unlocks $52 billion in funding

Via:   •  News Viners  •  5 Comments  •  3 years ago

Nationalizing (or collectivizing) risk while privatizing profit has become the business model for what has been loosely termed the Liberal World Order.  The World Bank, International Monetary...
Republican Mayra Flores Wins U.S. House Seat In South Texas, First GOP Win There In 150+ Years

Republican Mayra Flores Wins U.S. House Seat In South Texas, First GOP Win There In 150+ Years


Via: vic-eldred  •  News & Politics  •  121 Comments  •  3 years ago

Most Americans believe US is in decline amid Biden debacles: poll

Most Americans believe US is in decline amid Biden debacles: poll


Via: vic-eldred  •  News & Politics  •  65 Comments  •  3 years ago

Republicans Will Try To Ban Abortion Nationwide If Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade, Report Reveals

Republicans Will Try To Ban Abortion Nationwide If Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade, Report Reveals

Via:   •  The Reality Show  •  104 Comments  •  3 years ago

So much for the Republican lie that abortion should be a decision left to the states. Trolling, taunting, spamming, and off topic comments may be removed at the discretion of group mods. NT...
McConnell: GOP will push Biden to center if it wins control of Congress

McConnell: GOP will push Biden to center if it wins control of Congress

Via:   •  Americana  •  6 Comments  •  3 years ago

GOP Senator Rick Scott Trips Over His Own Asshole Trying to Defend Own Plan to Tax the Poor

GOP Senator Rick Scott Trips Over His Own Asshole Trying to Defend Own Plan to Tax the Poor


Via: john-russell  •  News & Politics  •  4 Comments  •  3 years ago

Fox News: 'Heart-wrenching' Zelenskyy speech gives Congress 'vivid reminder' of Putin's brutal war

Fox News: 'Heart-wrenching' Zelenskyy speech gives Congress 'vivid reminder' of Putin's brutal war


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  8 Comments  •  3 years ago

After Reparations Study Suggests $151 Million for Each African American, Experts Say Money Alone Isn't Enough

After Reparations Study Suggests $151 Million for Each African American, Experts Say Money Alone Isn't Enough


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  171 Comments  •  3 years ago

Senators: CIA has secret program that collects American data

Senators: CIA has secret program that collects American data

Via:   •  News Viners  •  9 Comments  •  3 years ago

When Democrats begin complaining about the Deep State then things are very bad indeed.  And the Federal intelligence community seeking information about people in the United States isn't a secret....
Maryland Gov. Hogan won't run for Senate, despite GOP push | AP News

Maryland Gov. Hogan won't run for Senate, despite GOP push | AP News

Via:   •  We the People  •  1 Comments  •  3 years ago

House to vote on combined election bill

House to vote on combined election bill


Via: vic-eldred  •  News & Politics  •  16 Comments  •  3 years ago

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the civic illiteracy of the illiberal Left

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the civic illiteracy of the illiberal Left

Via:   •  Today's America  •  27 Comments  •  3 years ago

Emphasis mine.
GOP maps Biden probes, prelude to 2024 culture war - Axios

GOP maps Biden probes, prelude to 2024 culture war - Axios

Via:   •  We the People  •  4 Comments  •  4 years ago

Kevin McCarthy Tries to Refocus Fractious GOP on Winning Back House

Kevin McCarthy Tries to Refocus Fractious GOP on Winning Back House

Via:   •  We the People  •  4 Comments  •  4 years ago

WASHINGTON—House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is trying to move Republicans beyond the intraparty fighting to taking control of Congress from the Democrats and potentially becoming the...
Biden Build Back Better bill: House passes social safety net and climate plan

Biden Build Back Better bill: House passes social safety net and climate plan


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  55 Comments  •  4 years ago

Trump to invoke executive privilege in Jan. 6 House probe

Trump to invoke executive privilege in Jan. 6 House probe


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  153 Comments  •  4 years ago

Pelosi Goes for Broke

Pelosi Goes for Broke


Via: vic-eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  6 Comments  •  4 years ago

Can  Nancy Pelosi  bull-rush her few House moderates and Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema ? That seems to be her strategy this week as she prepares to jam a $3.5 trillion ( really $5...
Eviction Moratorium: Small Time Landlords Hanging On by Fingernails

Eviction Moratorium: Small Time Landlords Hanging On by Fingernails

Via:   •  We the People  •  54 Comments  •  4 years ago

Treasury 'Must' Give Congress Donald Trump's Tax Returns: DOJ

Treasury 'Must' Give Congress Donald Trump's Tax Returns: DOJ

Via:   •  The Reality Show  •  7 Comments  •  4 years ago

2022 is shaping up to be a very news worthy year.
Exclusive - January 6th Congressional Hearing Live

Exclusive - January 6th Congressional Hearing Live


By:   •  Politics  •  248 Comments  •  4 years ago

As the far right celebrates elderly former US Senator Barbara Boxer being mugged and ridiculed Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez for correctly using a big word the whole truth of what realky happened in...
Capitol Rioter Sentenced to 8 Months in Prison - The New York Times

Capitol Rioter Sentenced to 8 Months in Prison - The New York Times


Via: john-russell  •  News & Politics  •  48 Comments  •  4 years ago

In Liz Cheney vs. Donald Trump, Guess Who Won

In Liz Cheney vs. Donald Trump, Guess Who Won

Via:   •  The Beacon  •  19 Comments  •  4 years ago

I do not like Liz Cheney's policy choices. She has always voted the strict party line. Tax-breaks for the rich, and all that crap. But also... she voted for democracy ... and that is...
Congressional Democrats Spend Money and Send Message

Congressional Democrats Spend Money and Send Message

Via:   •  We the People  •  2 Comments  •  4 years ago

Trump Sued by Two Capitol Police Officers for Inciting Riot - Bloomberg

Trump Sued by Two Capitol Police Officers for Inciting Riot - Bloomberg

Via:   •  The Reality Show  •  8 Comments  •  4 years ago

It will be difficult to gain any traction in court because trmp can claim "free speech"
Marjorie Taylor Greene Doesn't Want to Be in D.C., Calls it a 'Sh--hole'

Marjorie Taylor Greene Doesn't Want to Be in D.C., Calls it a 'Sh--hole'


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  36 Comments  •  4 years ago

House passes sweeping LGBTQ rights bill

House passes sweeping LGBTQ rights bill


Via: tacos  •  News & Politics  •  11 Comments  •  4 years ago

"The LGBTQ community has waited long enough. The time has come to extend the blessings of liberty and equality to all Americans, regardless of who they are or who they love."
The Insurrection Was Put Down. The GOP Plan for Minority Rule Marches On

The Insurrection Was Put Down. The GOP Plan for Minority Rule Marches On

Via:   •  The Beacon  •  1 Comments  •  4 years ago

It's surprising, but there are still some Americans who do not understand. The Republican Party is dead. It has morphed into the New Fascist Party. Donald Trump is the Leader. All...
Sore LOSER Trump, despite losing the election, continues to wallow in his pen like a SPOILED BABY!

Sore LOSER Trump, despite losing the election, continues to wallow in his pen like a SPOILED BABY!


By: eat-the-press-do-not-read-it  •  News & Politics  •  8 Comments  •  5 years ago

"Baby Trumpy" is further debasing, degrading, and defiling his tenure in office by hurdling lie after lie like a warthog in a pig pen as he stokes his supporters to violence.How can CONGRESS stop...
Pelosi Can Save Obamacare With a One-Line Amendment

Pelosi Can Save Obamacare With a One-Line Amendment


Via: john-russell  •  News & Politics  •  8 Comments  •  5 years ago

'Squad' sweep as U.S. congresswoman Omar holds off primary election challenger - Reuters

'Squad' sweep as U.S. congresswoman Omar holds off primary election challenger - Reuters


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  28 Comments  •  5 years ago

Rep. John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon, Dies At Age 80

Rep. John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon, Dies At Age 80


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  64 Comments  •  5 years ago

America lost a great man and civil rights icon today!
The progressive climate plan is heavy on symbols and burdens

The progressive climate plan is heavy on symbols and burdens

Via:   •  News Viners  •  2 Comments  •  5 years ago

Same reheated tripe, different day. Democrats have no more intention of addressing climate change than do Republicans.  Republicans and Democrats are arguing over money.  They are not arguing...
Record-shattering numbers of GOP women are running for office under Trump: ‘Our voices are not being heard’

Record-shattering numbers of GOP women are running for office under Trump: ‘Our voices are not being heard’


Via: donald-j-trump-fan-1  •  News & Politics  •  19 Comments  •  5 years ago

The GOP is the big tent party.  Record numbers of women and minorities running for Congress and other offices.  The GOP is the party of the middle and working class, the small business person, and...
The Kushner Plan; Fatal Flaws

The Kushner Plan; Fatal Flaws

By:   •  We the People  •  23 Comments  •  6 years ago

On Tuesday Jared Kushner briefed Senators on an immigration proposal he has been working on.  First, let me dispense with the idea that this plan or any other immigration plan is going to be...
Why Trump will win the wall fight

Why Trump will win the wall fight


Via: it-is-me  •  Op/Ed  •  15 Comments  •  6 years ago

Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes once said, "If my fellow citizens want to go to hell, I will help them. It is my job." He was expressing the limited role of courts in challenges to federal law. It...
Can We Admit To Anything The Two Parties Have Done That They Shouldn't Have?

Can We Admit To Anything The Two Parties Have Done That They Shouldn't Have?


By: citizen-kane-473667  •  News & Politics  •  105 Comments  •  8 years ago

Just wondering if any Democrats or Republicans can actually admit to where their Party has gone awry? The reason I ask is that I see so many pointing fingers at The Other Side and vociferously...
Mitch McConnell a "weak, spineless leader"?

Mitch McConnell a "weak, spineless leader"?


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  8 Comments  •  8 years ago

“Senator Mitch McConnell said I had ‘excessive expectations,’ but I don’t think so,” Trump tweeted Wednesday afternoon. “After 7 years of hearing Repeal & Replace, why not done?”...
GDP, DEBT, Congress and the FED.

GDP, DEBT, Congress and the FED.


Via: harryh  •  Stock Market & Investments  •  0 Comments  •  8 years ago

The BEA released its Advance Q2 GDP , as well as its annual revisions. No real great surprises regarding Q2, as it fell within expectations. However the annual revisions saw a downward revision...