#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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#Pompeo accuses Schiff of leaking classified information 

#Pompeo accuses Schiff of leaking classified information 

Pompeo accuses Schiff of leaking classified information  Mike Pompeo, a former secretary of State and CIA director, on Wednesday accused Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) of leaking classified information from his former seat on the House Intelligence Committee, from which Schiff has been blocked by new Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).   “Adam Schiff lied to the…

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#Pence documents complicate GOP attack lines on Biden

#Pence documents complicate GOP attack lines on Biden

Pence documents complicate GOP attack lines on Biden The discovery of classified documents at former Vice President Mike Pence’s home is complicating efforts by congressional Republicans to coordinate their lines of attack on President Biden’s handling of similar materials from his time as second-in-command.  Pence’s team disclosed Tuesday that his attorneys conducted a search of…

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#Gallego Senate campaign launch sparks progressive hopes — and awkward questions

#Gallego Senate campaign launch sparks progressive hopes — and awkward questions

Gallego Senate campaign launch sparks progressive hopes — and awkward questions Rep. Ruben Gallego’s (D-Ariz.) entrance into the Arizona Senate race has supercharged many Democrats’ hopes of ousting Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) while putting others in a tough position. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), Democratic senators and the party’s aligned campaign arm will need to decide…

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#Democrats express alarm over Biden classified docs: ‘I’m very concerned’

#Democrats express alarm over Biden classified docs: ‘I’m very concerned’

Democrats express alarm over Biden classified docs: ‘I’m very concerned’ Democrats are expressing alarm over President Biden’s classified documents controversy, with some criticizing the president as diminished in stature and his staff as irresponsible. “I’m very concerned,” said Sen. Jon Tester (Mont.), one of several incumbent Democrats who face potentially difficult reelection races next year…

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