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“A Total Fraud”: Democrats File an Ethics Complaint Against George Santos
They urge the House Ethics Committee to investigate the Santos campaign’s questionable financial practices.
Republicans Vote to Revoke IRS Funding, Which Would Raise Deficit by $114B
The White House slammed the bill, saying the GOP has made it clear its top priority is to protect rich tax cheats.
Biden Kept Classified Documents at Think Tank Office in DC
Less than a dozen classified documents were reportedly found in an office that Biden rarely used.
Migration, the Economy, Trade and Security on the Agenda at Mexico City Summit
The summit comes after Biden announced the U.S. will start blocking migrants from applying for asylum at the border.
House Republicans Just Made It Easier for Congress to Give Away Public Lands
Conservationists warn that cities and states could sell off public land to private developers and extractive industries.
Trump Sued by Partner of Capitol Police Officer Who Died After Jan. 6
Trump “endorsed and ratified the violent actions of the mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol,” the lawsuit contends.
House Republicans Vote to Gut Ethics Office
This comes as a number of House Republicans are facing growing scrutiny for alleged ethics violations.
Georgia Grand Jury Completes Final Report on Trump’s Efforts to Overturn Election
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis will decide on charges against Trump based on the grand jury's report.
George Santos Hit With Campaign Finance Complaint 2 Days After Being Sworn In
The Campaign Legal Center is urging federal officials to investigate Santos’s campaign for potential violations.
What Did McCarthy Promise GOP Extremists in Backroom Deals?
Reports indicate that the new speaker expressed willingness to leverage the debt ceiling to pursue spending cuts.