#Republican lawmakers blast potential Trump indictment as ‘politically motivated,’ ‘abuse of power’

#Republican lawmakers blast potential Trump indictment as ‘politically motivated,’ ‘abuse of power’

Republican lawmakers blast potential Trump indictment as ‘politically motivated,’ ‘abuse of power’ Republican lawmakers blasted the prospect of former President Trump being indicted after he revealed he expects to be arrested next week, calling the potential move “politically motivated” and an “abuse of power.”  House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said he would direct relevant committees…

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#Santos getting icy reception from House GOP

#Santos getting icy reception from House GOP

Santos getting icy reception from House GOP Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is getting an icy reception from colleagues in the House GOP even as he receives committee assignments and continues to serve his constituents on Long Island. Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) calls him a “bad guy;” Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) describes him as an “imposter.”…

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#Who is Byron Donalds? | The Hill

#Who is Byron Donalds? | The Hill

Who is Byron Donalds? | The Hill The group of House Republicans who have refused to back Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) Speaker bid on Wednesday switched their votes to Rep. Byron Donalds (Fla.), a second-term congressman and one of two Black Republicans currently in the chamber. The 20 GOP members voted for Donalds in the…

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#NY GOP wants special prosecutor to probe how AG James handled aide’s sexual harassment case

#NY GOP wants special prosecutor to probe how AG James handled aide’s sexual harassment case

“NY GOP wants special prosecutor to probe how AG James handled aide’s sexual harassment case” New York’s Republican lawmakers are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate state Attorney General Letitia James’ handling of the sexual harassment case involving ex-chief of staff Ibrahim Khan. “We write to express our strong concern…

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#Postal Service stole K in donor checks from mail

#Postal Service stole $20K in donor checks from mail

“Postal Service stole $20K in donor checks from mail” Upstate New York Rep. Elise Stefanik says US Postal Service workers tore open her campaign mail and stole $20,000 in campaign checks — while also leaving donors exposed to potential identity theft or fraud. Stefanik, the powerful House Republican Conference chairwoman, made the stunning claim in…

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#We need baby formula now

#We need baby formula now

“We need baby formula now” Families across America are still looking for baby formula and finding bare shelves — at the end of May, the out-of-stock rate was 73%. As any parent will tell you, the fear of not being able to feed your baby is pure panic. Instead of addressing this crisis months ago,…

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