#Santos charging to attend swearing-in: reports

#Santos charging to attend swearing-in: reports

Santos charging to attend swearing-in: reports Embattled Rep.-elect George Santos (R-N.Y.) advertised that donors could pay between $100 and $500 to attend his swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, according to several outlets. The invitation — which reportedly noted that donors would also receive a round-trip bus ride from New York to Washington, D.C., a luncheon and…

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#The Republicans voting against McCarthy

#The Republicans voting against McCarthy

The Republicans voting against McCarthy As House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) bid for Speaker hangs in the balance, several far-right members of his own party have indicated that they plan to oppose him in Tuesday’s vote.  The five “Never Kevin” Republicans — Reps. Andy Biggs (Ariz.), Matt Gaetz (Fla.), Ralph Norman (S.C.), Matt Rosendale…

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#Vice President Harris reaches 2023 at a crossroads

#Vice President Harris reaches 2023 at a crossroads

Vice President Harris reaches 2023 at a crossroads Vice President Harris finds herself at a crossroads as she enters her third year in office.  After a bumpy start, which saw a string of missteps and a slew of staff departures, Harris has sought to steady the ship.  Now, as President Biden is expected to run…

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#Afghan withdrawal left Biden frustrated, sleepless: book

#Afghan withdrawal left Biden frustrated, sleepless: book

Afghan withdrawal left Biden frustrated, sleepless: book The U.S. military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan left President Biden saddened, frustrated and sleepless as he faced deep criticism over its handling, according to a new book about the administration. Chris Whipple’s “The Fight of His Life: Inside Joe Biden’s White House” says Biden was stunned as the Afghan…

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#America’s ‘neediest’ cities ranked, from poverty to adequate plumbing

#America’s ‘neediest’ cities ranked, from poverty to adequate plumbing

America’s ‘neediest’ cities ranked, from poverty to adequate plumbing Detroit, Cleveland, Philadelphia and Los Angeles all rank among the nation’s 10 “neediest” cities, according to an analysis by the personal finance website WalletHub. The report ranked 182 cities on 28 economic indicators, including child poverty, food insecurity and inadequate kitchens. Detroit ranked as the neediest…

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