The Alaska House of Representatives has unanimously voted to censure Representative David Eastman for his comments about fatal child abuse being a "cost savings", which have been widely condemned by both sides of the aisle. Eastman has a history of making incendiary remarks and has not yet commented on the censure.
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has granted Fox News host Tucker Carlson access to 41,000 hours of Capitol surveillance footage from Jan. 6, prompting Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to warn of "grave security risks" to members of Congress and those who work on Capitol Hill. Schumer has urged McCarthy to reconsider his decision, as the footage contains closely held information about Capitol security that could compromise the safety of the Legislative Branch.
Key takeaways: The Republican Study Committee has endorsed a proposed budget for this fiscal year that includes Social Security privatization, benefit cuts, and raising the…
Fox News host Tucker Carlson has been granted access to 44,000 hours of security camera footage taken during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Carlson plans to bring viewers what he finds next week, and that excerpts of the footage will air on Fox News in the coming weeks. The footage is expected to provide further insight into the events of Jan. 6 and the involvement of members of Congress in the insurrection.
Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) announced his resignation from Congress on June 1 to become the president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation, a philanthropic group that funds nonprofit organizations in the Ocean State. He has served as a House impeachment manager during former President Trump's second impeachment process and has been a vocal advocate for gun control. The Rhode Island Foundation is looking forward to Cicilline's leadership, as board chairperson, John J. Kelly, commented on his commitment to public service, deep roots in Rhode Island, and passion for the Foundation's mission.
On January 6, 2021, supporters of former President Donald Trump attacked the US Capitol. According to court filings, Trump attempted to call into Fox News after the attack, but the network refused to put him on air. Fox News host Lou Dobbs opened his show with musings on the election results, asking how Biden had received 15 million more votes than Obama, and saying they did not expect to get an answer to it that night. The House select committee is still investigating the attack, and it remains unclear if they will ever get an answer to the question.
Tennessee state representative Justin Pearson has faced criticism from Republican colleagues for wearing a dashiki during his swearing-in ceremony, which he said was a way of honoring his ancestors who helped him rise to elected office. This has sparked a larger conversation about the importance of honoring tradition while also recognizing the need for change, and has raised questions about the role of attire in the legislative process.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., announced her retirement from the Senate after three decades in office and over 50 years in public service. She will remain in office until the end of next year and intends to accomplish as much as she can for California before her retirement. Feinstein had been under pressure from other Democrats in the state to make room for a younger generation of legislators, and she said she will continue to focus on preventing and combatting wildfires, addressing the needs of her constituents, and working on legislation to protect the environment and promote economic growth.