#Katie Porter strikes first in battle for Feinstein’s seat

#Katie Porter strikes first in battle for Feinstein’s seat

Katie Porter strikes first in battle for Feinstein’s seat The first domino fell in the battle for Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s (D-Calif.) seat on Tuesday as Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) announced her bid for the upper chamber, kicking off what could become a crowded field and raucous race.  Porter, a House member known equally for her whiteboard and…

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#Democrats planning to sit on all GOP select committees 

#Democrats planning to sit on all GOP select committees 

Democrats planning to sit on all GOP select committees  House Democrats will participate in all of the various special committee investigations being teed up by GOP leaders, the Democrats’ caucus chairman vowed on Tuesday. “It is our intent to seat members on … every select committee, every subcommittee that the leadership on the majority side…

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#Texas Republican files articles of impeachment against Mayorkas

#Texas Republican files articles of impeachment against Mayorkas

Texas Republican files articles of impeachment against Mayorkas A Texas Republican has filed articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, wasting little time into the new Congress to act on a GOP priority leadership has said would come after thorough investigation. Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas) filed the paperwork for the resolution…

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#Speaker delay halts national security briefings for lawmakers

#Speaker delay halts national security briefings for lawmakers

Speaker delay halts national security briefings for lawmakers The disorder in the House is leaving lawmakers fuming over their inability to stay apprised on national security matters, as it is blocking them from entering classified briefings or meeting with top officials.  Lawmakers say they can’t even go into a special room known as the sensitive…

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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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