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MTG lashes out at Dem reps during chaotic House hearing as they resort to body-shaming each other: 'Are your feelings hurt?'

“I think you know what you’re here for,” Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene told Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett. “I think your fake eyelashes are messing up what you’re reading.” 

Republican rep files for divorce as rumors swirl about relationship with colleague

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) filed for divorce earlier this month and is rumored to be romantically involved with House GOP colleague Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas).

House passes bill forcing US-supplied weapons to Israel — despite Biden veto threat

The House approved legislation Thursday that would force President Biden to swiftly send US weapons to Israel amid its war with Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip — in the...

House panels advance Garland contempt resolution after White House refuses release of Biden special counsel tapes

The House Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance a resolution holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress.

NIH official finally admits taxpayers funded controversial virus research in Wuhan — after years of denials

National Institutes of Health (NIH) principal deputy director Lawrence Tabak admitted to Congress Thursday that US taxpayers funded gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China.

James Comer claims to have unearthed new Biden bank accounts, issues subpoena

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer claimed Thursday to have unearthed new financial accounts related to his probe of the Biden family and announced a fresh subpoena against a "certain...

Michael Cohen's ex-lawyer tells Congress Trump 'fixer' lied about 'hush money' — and that former prez knew nothing

An attorney who formerly represented Donald Trump's onetime personal lawyer Michael Cohen told House lawmakers Wednesday that Cohen lied about "hush money" payments to porn star Stormy Daniels — having...

Stefanik needles 'novice' NYC rep. on Democrats' election interference: 'Thank you so much for stating the obvious'

Stefanik (R-NY) attacked Goldman during a subcommittee hearing on the weaponization of the federal government for ignoring past "election interference" attempts by Democrats.

White House ‘strongly opposes’ bill that would force arms shipments to Israel 

The White House argued that the legislation would prevent President Biden from executing “effective foreign policy.”

This Texas voting case could determine who controls Congress

A closely watched Texas election case resumed Tuesday, with Republican officials challenging a federal law they say has been "twisted" to benefit Democratic candidates. Lawyers for GOP-controlled Galveston County claimed...

Oversight Committee unveils blistering contempt report against AG Garland over Biden tapes

Congressional Republicans inched closer to holding AG Merrick Garland in contempt as the House Oversight Committee dropped a scathing report against him.

House GOPers moving forward with contempt charges against AG Garland over Biden tapes

The House Oversight Committee announced Monday it will move forward with contempt of Congress charges against Attorney General Merrick Garland over his refusal to comply with a subpoena for audio...

House Republican files articles of impeachment against Biden over Israel aid cutoff threat

Rep. Cory Mills called it an illegal “abuse of power” and “quid pro quo” for Biden to condition the shipment of certain military firepower to the Jewish state on Israeli...

Marjorie Taylor Greene reveals off-ramp she offered House speaker Mike Johnson before failed vote to oust him

Firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene opened up about her private ultimatum to Speaker Mike Johnson before she pulled the trigger on a failed mutiny attempt against him.

Rep. Nancy Mace accuses former staffers of ‘sabotaging’ her as ex-employee claims she's 'unwell': report

The 46-year-old Republican's office has been plagued by staff departures since her October 2023 vote to oust former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, losing nine staffers from December to February.

NYC Dems' silence on Biden's betrayal of Israel is pathetic

How about that: President Biden betrays Israel, and most of New York City's congressional Democrats try not to take a firm stand.

House ethics panel investigating claims GOP Rep. pocketed $25K in campaign cash

The House Ethics Committee announced Friday it was probing Texas GOP Rep. Troy Nehls for allegedly diverting $25,000 in campaign funds for personal use before and during his first term...

Over two dozen House Dems turn on Biden for holding back Israel military aid, saying it 'emboldens' Hamas

More than two dozen House Democrats led by Rep. Josh Gottheimer told national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Friday they were “deeply concerned” about President Biden’s decision to withhold military aid...

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he won't push federal abortion ban

Johnson (R-La.) affirmed his stance as a "lifelong pro-lifer," but added that he rejected federal efforts to outlaw abortion, he told Politico.

NYC's 'Squad' members hail Biden's Israel weapons pause, say 'protesting is working'

Members of the left-wing "Squad" of House members from New York City openly celebrated Thursday after President Biden announced he was pausing some military aid for Israel to deter an...