#Trump’s potential arrest hangs over Capitol Hill

#Trump’s potential arrest hangs over Capitol Hill

Trump’s potential arrest hangs over Capitol Hill The potential arrest of former President Trump is hanging over Capitol Hill this week, as lawmakers prepare for — and react to — what could be the first indictment of an ex-president in U.S. history. Trump suggested on his Truth Social account over the weekend that he will be…

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#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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#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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#No ‘appetite’: Lawmakers in consensus on opposing potential Silicon Valley Bank bailout

#No ‘appetite’: Lawmakers in consensus on opposing potential Silicon Valley Bank bailout

No ‘appetite’: Lawmakers in consensus on opposing potential Silicon Valley Bank bailout In a rare show of consensus, congressional lawmakers from both parties on Sunday said they would oppose any potential bailout options for Silicon Valley Bank, which collapsed on Friday in the largest bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen…

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#Carlson comes up short on Jan. 6 bombshells 

#Carlson comes up short on Jan. 6 bombshells 

Carlson comes up short on Jan. 6 bombshells  Fox News host Tucker Carlson promised never-before-seen footage of the Jan. 6 riot that would reveal new details and alter public perceptions of the Capitol breach. But in his first shows dedicated to the topic, he largely came up short in delivering smoking guns.  Carlson gained access…

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