New York Republican Rep. George Santos has admitted to lying about his educational, work and family history, prompting Democratic Reps. Daniel Goldman and Ritchie Torres to write a letter to House GOP leaders asking for information about their knowledge of Santos's deception. The scandal has raised questions about the vetting process for candidates and the role of party leaders in ensuring the accuracy of candidates’ backgrounds.
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Missouri House of Representatives has adopted a stricter dress code for women, requiring them to cover their shoulders with a jacket, which was proposed by Republican state Rep. Ann Kelley. The amendment sparked outrage from some Democrats who argued it was sexist, to which Rep. Kelley responded by asking if they knew what it felt like to have men in the room deciding if an outfit was appropriate or not. The debate over the dress code amendment is likely to continue.
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…
Phuong Taylor, a Sioux City woman, has been charged with 52 counts of voter fraud for allegedly filling out and casting absentee ballots in her husband's unsuccessful 2020 Republican primary race for Iowa's 4th Congressional District. Taylor is accused of committing the fraud during both the primary and general elections, specifically targeting people in Sioux City's Vietnamese community who had limited ability to read and understand English. If convicted, Taylor could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
The U.S. Treasury Department is expected to hit the debt ceiling next Thursday, prompting Secretary Janet Yellen to warn of "certain extraordinary measures" to avoid a catastrophic default. In response, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Republicans will protect Medicare and Social Security, while looking to balance the federal budget. Congress must now find a solution to the issue, as the Treasury Department's measures can only buy a limited amount of time.
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.
Three Michigan electors have filed a lawsuit in Kent County Circuit Court against 16 Republicans for allegedly plotting to replace "duly elected and qualified" electors in an attempt to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 defeat in the state. The suit seeks to have a judge declare that the "fake elector scheme was illegal under Michigan law" and that the three plaintiffs are the "duly elected and qualified electors" for the state of Michigan. The lawsuit is a reminder of the importance of the electoral process and the need to ensure that all votes are counted and respected.
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.