Key takeaways: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced that the U.S. is projected to reach its borrowing limit of $31.4 trillion on January 19th. The Treasury…
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The House Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer, has requested documents and communications from the White House related to classified documents found in President Joe Biden's home and former private office. If the White House does not comply with the request by Jan. 24, Comer has stated that subpoenas will be issued. Democratic allies of the President are calling on the administration to be more forthcoming in its handling of the issue.
President Joe Biden has accepted an invitation from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to deliver his second State of the Union address on February 7th. The speech will focus on the economy, global competitiveness, safety, and unity. Biden expressed his gratitude for the prompt invitation and looks forward to speaking with Republicans, Democrats, and the country.
President Joe Biden is facing a political crisis after the appointment of a special counsel to investigate his handling of classified documents. This controversy began when Biden's lawyers discovered a secret vice presidential file in his former office, and was further complicated when a second batch of classified material was found in a different location. The appointment has been met with criticism from both sides of the aisle, and Biden's legal team may have spared him criminal exposure by swiftly cooperating with the National Archives.
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) has been under fire since his election to Congress last month for lying about his background during his campaign. In response, two Democratic lawmakers have introduced the Stopping Another Non-Truthful Officer Seeker Act, or SANTOS Act, to punish congressional candidates who knowingly provide false information with a $100,000 fine or one year in prison. The bill is a reminder of the importance of truth in politics and the need for greater accountability, but it remains to be seen whether it will be enough to hold Santos accountable for his lies.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has endorsed Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) in her bid to run for the U.S. Senate in 2024. Warren, who has known…
House Republicans have been pushing forward with their legislative agenda in the new Congress, with a focus on abortion. This week, the GOP-led House voted…
Suspect Arrested in Connection with Shootings Targeting Elected Officials in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Suspect Arrested in Connection with Shootings Targeting Elected Officials in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Authorities in Albuquerque, New Mexico, have arrested a suspect believed to be linked to at least one of the five shootings at or near the…