#House Republicans find their groove as challenges loom

#House Republicans find their groove as challenges loom

House Republicans find their groove as challenges loom After a rocky start to their new majority, House Republicans have gotten in a groove, notching wins that squeeze Democrats and President Biden. But as they approach 100 days in power, with debt ceiling negotiations and major legislation on the horizon, the challenge will be to keep the conference…

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#In hush money probe, Trump’s lawyer is anything but quiet

#In hush money probe, Trump’s lawyer is anything but quiet

In hush money probe, Trump’s lawyer is anything but quiet The accelerating probe into former President Trump’s involvement in a hush-money scandal has a new face, one eager to hit the airwaves ahead of any potential criminal charges. Joe Tacopina made the rounds on TV this week, enthusiastically defending the former president in the court…

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#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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#Trump attorney ordered to testify in Mar-a-Lago documents probe

#Trump attorney ordered to testify in Mar-a-Lago documents probe

Trump attorney ordered to testify in Mar-a-Lago documents probe A federal judge ordered Trump attorney Evan Corcoran to testify before the grand jury assembled to review the mishandling of White House records at Mar-a-Lago, multiple outlets reported Friday.  In a sealed ruling from U.S. District Court Judge Beryl Howell, she found sufficient evidence that Corcoran’s…

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#Sen. Cassidy to Yellen at hearing: ‘That’s a lie’ 

#Sen. Cassidy to Yellen at hearing: ‘That’s a lie’ 

Sen. Cassidy to Yellen at hearing: ‘That’s a lie’  Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) abruptly cut off Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at a hearing Thursday and declared, “That’s a lie,” when Yellen said that President Biden is ready to work with Congress on reforming Social Security.   “What, doesn’t the president care?” Cassidy asked during a…

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