#McCarthy tries to get out of his box on debt ceiling 

#McCarthy tries to get out of his box on debt ceiling 

McCarthy tries to get out of his box on debt ceiling  House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is pressing for Democrats to come to the bargaining table and begin negotiations to address the nation’s debt limit, as he faces pressures within his party to make good on significant fiscal reform.   McCarthy called on the White House to start…

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#Republicans decry ‘double standard’ in handling of Biden classified documents case

#Republicans decry ‘double standard’ in handling of Biden classified documents case

Republicans decry ‘double standard’ in handling of Biden classified documents case Republicans see a double standard when it comes to how President Biden’s handling of classified documents is being treated compared to how a similar controversy has played out regarding former President Trump. Months after Democrats panned Trump relentlessly for his handling of classified documents,…

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#DOJ subpoenas Giuliani over Trump fundraising after 2020 election

#DOJ subpoenas Giuliani over Trump fundraising after 2020 election

DOJ subpoenas Giuliani over Trump fundraising after 2020 election Former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani has been subpoenaed in connection with a probe into fundraising efforts following the 2020 election, according to multiple reports. The subpoena, which was sent in November and first reported by CNN, seeks documents from Giuliani about payments he received during the…

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#Biden basks in GOP Speaker chaos

#Biden basks in GOP Speaker chaos

Biden basks in GOP Speaker chaos Republicans gave President Biden a late Christmas gift with their messy, drawn-out struggle to elect a House Speaker. Biden called the drama, which finally ended with victory for Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) in an early Saturday morning 15th ballot, “embarrassing” and a bad look for the country. But Democratic…

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#Letters to the Editor — Jan. 7, 2023

#Letters to the Editor — Jan. 7, 2023

“Letters to the Editor — Jan. 7, 2023” The Issue: Mayor Adams’ request for $1 billion from the federal government to cover the cost of migrants. Mayor Adams doesn’t have to finger President Biden for not dealing with the border crises (“Hizzoner Goes For ‘Broke,’ ” Jan. 5). We all know without having to be told…

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#John Bolton confirms 2024 run against ex-boss Trump

#John Bolton confirms 2024 run against ex-boss Trump

“John Bolton confirms 2024 run against ex-boss Trump” Former White House national security adviser John Bolton reiterated Friday that he may run for president in 2024 — adding that he can beat his old boss, former President Donald Trump, to the Republican nomination because of the “terminal decline” in the 45th president’s support. “I wouldn’t…

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