#5 takeaways from special counsel report on Biden’s classified documents

#5 takeaways from special counsel report on Biden’s classified documents

A special counsel investigating President Biden’s handling of classified materials released his findings Thursday after a roughly yearlong investigation. Robert Hur’s 388-page report detailed how Biden “willfully” retained classified documents, and it offered a stark assessment of the 81-year-old’s memory and abilities to recall information. The special counsel concluded his investigation without bringing any charges….

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#McGovern slams Greene for going after Mayorkas, Omar: ‘The clowns are running the circus’

#McGovern slams Greene for going after Mayorkas, Omar: ‘The clowns are running the circus’

Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) on Monday called Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene the “leader” of a “charade” over her efforts to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and censure Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.). “The clowns are running the circus around here,” McGovern, the ranking member of the House Rules Committee, said during a committee hearing…

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#Spartz to make decision about running again soon: reports

#Spartz to make decision about running again soon: reports

Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) will reportedly make a decision about if she is running for reelection or retiring this weekend. In a text message to Politico, Spartz said she would “probably make my decision what to do this weekend.” The Indiana lawmaker announced in October that she would consider resigning from her position if Congress…

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#GOP border showdown looms between Senate, House

#GOP border showdown looms between Senate, House

The Senate is poised for a border showdown with the House as it gets ready to move ahead with legislation, despite Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) warning that it is likely dead on arrival in the lower chamber. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) and his allies aren’t ignoring Johnson, but they’re betting if the legislation…

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#End Israeli exceptionalism under US law

#End Israeli exceptionalism under US law

Today’s ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that it is “plausible” that Israel has engaged in acts of genocide in Gaza underscores the need to review current U.S. policy on shipping arms to that nation that are being used in attacks on the territory.  This should mean abandoning the practice of giving Israel…

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