Raskin: ‘Worth investigating’ if drinking preceded House fracas
(The Hill) – Rep. Jaime Raskin (Md.), the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, says it’s “worth investigating” whether lawmakers were drinking during Thursday’s explosive hearing, after rumors circulated that non-committee members were intoxicated. “I didn’t see the
Greene fracas at hearing leaves lawmakers shaking their heads
A Thursday night hearing’s descent into chaos earned rebuke from both sides of the aisle after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) attacked another member’s physical appearance, a barb Democrats said had racial undertones. House Oversight and Accountability Committee lawmakers railed against
Crockett says Greene behavior was ‘absolutely’ racist
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) comments about her physical appearance demonstrate that she’s “absolutely” racist. "She is racist. I mean, I don't have any questions about that. Because, I mean, I don't know that she's ever
Biden focuses on Black voter outreach at WH and on campaign trail
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsNation) — President Joe Biden is working to bolster his support among Black voters by placing a renewed focus on the community that helped propel him to the White House in 2020. Through a series of engagements, the president
Robert F. Kennedy, JR., races to make ballot in all 50 states
(NewsNation) — Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., isn't stopping his effort to get on the ballot in all 50 states in November as he also faces the challenge of polling high enough to join the presidential debates. Making the ballot Kennedy's campaign says
Noem ‘spending millions’ of South Dakota tax dollars in Texas: Lawmaker
(NewsNation) — A South Dakota lawmaker is calling out Gov. Kristi Noem following her recent comment about Native American tribes that have led to her being banned by most tribes in the state. South Dakota Sen. Shawn Bordeaux said on “NewsNation
Calls for Justice Alito recusal from Jan. 6 cases over upside-down flag
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) called on Justice Samuel Alito to recuse himself from all cases related to the 2020 election and Jan. 6, 2021, after it was reported an upside-down American flag was flown outside his home
Texas governor accused of ‘alliance with white nationalists’
(The Hill) — Texas Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro on Thursday accused Texas Gov. Greg Abbott of having an "alliance with white nationalists" after he pardoned an Army sergeant who was previously convicted for shooting and killing a Black Lives Matter
RFK Jr.’s Texas ballot access push raises questions for Ted Cruz
The prospect of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. qualifying for the Texas ballot is fueling speculation that he could hurt Sen. Ted Cruz's (R-Texas) reelection chances. Kennedy announced earlier this week he gained more than enough signatures to compete in the Lone
Greene, Ocasio-Cortez clash over ‘fake eyelashes’ jab at Crockett
(The Hill) -- A House Oversight Committee hearing devolved into chaos Thursday night as Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., clashed after the Republican accused Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, of wearing “fake eyelashes.” The comment — which was made
New rocket docket for adult migrant arrivals announced
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- The Biden administration on Thursday launched a new rocket docket process in five cities to quickly screen and remove unqualifying migrants who cross the border seeking U.S. asylum. The announcement came the same day as several
House Garland contempt hearing devolves into chaos, insults
WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — Partisan tensions reached a boiling point during a House Oversight Committee hearing Thursday night as personal attacks between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., and Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, derailed. Greene accused Crockett of wearing "fake eyelashes" during a
Ann Coulter: No regrets over labeling Ramaswamy as ‘Indian’
(NewsNation) — Veteran political commentator and author Ann Coulter says calling former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy an “Indian” wasn’t racist. Coulter defended her comment on “Dan Abrams Live” on Thursday. “I agreed with many, many things you said … probably more than
Noem visits southern border after deploying National Guard
DEL RIO, Texas (NewsNation) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem visited the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday a few months after deploying her state’s National Guard to Texas. The Republican governor's visit comes just days after describing the conditions at the border
House Judiciary votes to hold Garland in contempt
The House Judiciary Committee on Thursday advanced a measure to hold in contempt Attorney General Merrick Garland in an 18-15 party line vote, a step Republicans on the House Oversight panel are also expected to take later this evening. A last-minute