#‘Bakersfield BS’: Schiff, Swalwell, Omar blast McCarthy over committee removals

#‘Bakersfield BS’: Schiff, Swalwell, Omar blast McCarthy over committee removals

‘Bakersfield BS’: Schiff, Swalwell, Omar blast McCarthy over committee removals Three Democratic House members targeted by Speaker Kevin McCarthy for removal from their committee assignments defended themselves on Sunday from claims that they are unfit to serve on the congressional panels, with one blasting the California Republican’s efforts as “Bakersfield BS.” “The only real explanation…

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#What recession? Inflation, GDP offer hope for ‘soft landing’

#What recession? Inflation, GDP offer hope for ‘soft landing’

What recession? Inflation, GDP offer hope for ‘soft landing’ Perhaps a 2023 recession can be avoided after all. Consistently falling prices alongside a stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) and next week’s anticipated less aggressive interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve are changing economists’ tune and renewing hopes about the overall health of the…

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#Lawmakers condemn ‘brutal and violent killing’ of Tyre Nichols, call for justice after video of arrest released

#Lawmakers condemn ‘brutal and violent killing’ of Tyre Nichols, call for justice after video of arrest released

Lawmakers condemn ‘brutal and violent killing’ of Tyre Nichols, call for justice after video of arrest released Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to clarify that Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) is a member of the House. Lawmakers condemned the “brutal and violent killing” of Tyre Nichols on Friday night, after Memphis authorities released graphic…

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#McDaniel wins reelection as RNC chair in contentious election

#McDaniel wins reelection as RNC chair in contentious election

McDaniel wins reelection as RNC chair in contentious election Ronna McDaniel won a fourth term to head the Republican National Committee (RNC) during a secret ballot vote by members on Friday, capping off a contentious election spurred by calls within the party for new leadership. McDaniel fended off two challengers — California attorney Harmeet Dhillon…

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#McCarthy: ‘We won’t touch Medicare or Social Security’

#McCarthy: ‘We won’t touch Medicare or Social Security’

McCarthy: ‘We won’t touch Medicare or Social Security’ Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said on Thursday that House Republicans will not target Medicare or Social Security in their negotiations over the debt ceiling. “We won’t touch Medicare or Social Security,” he told Donald Trump Jr. in an interview in the Speaker’s office for Trump’s “Triggered” podcast….

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