The D.C. Beat
The U.S. House voted 216 to 207 to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress yesterday. Garland has so far refused to turn over the audio of President Joe Biden’s interview with Special Investigator Robert Hur. He has said he has no legal requirement to do so, while GOP House members say that […]
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, was convicted on three felony gun charges today, making him the first child of a President of the United States to be convicted of a felony. Biden’s defense team said they intend to pursue all legal remedies, including appealing the conviction. Biden also faces another trial in September for […]
Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) says that Congress must act after a judge ordered Steve Bannon to go to prison on July 1 for not complying with a congressional subpoena issued by the “January 6th Committee” in September 2021. In November of 2021, Bannon was charged for not appearing before Congress after he claimed executive privilege. […]
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) husband’s attacker has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. David DePape attacked Paul Pelosi in his home with a hammer in October 2022. Pelosi was left with serious injuries, which he mostly recovered from, but he says he still suffers from the side effects of the attack. DePape […]
Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) has introduced the “More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed” Act, or MOMS Act, which critics say is like a national gun registry but for pregnant women. The legislation, which does not yet have a bill number, would do the following, in part, according to a press release sent out by Britt […]
The House voted tonight to kill Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-GA) effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). On a vote of 359 to 43, Johnson will retain his position as Speaker. 11 Republicans and 32 Democrats voted against the motion to table Greene’s “motion to vacate.” Here are the 11 Republicans who voted against […]
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) have filed a “motion to vacate” in an effort to oust Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) from the role of Speaker of the House. Greene and Massie held a joint press conference where they criticized Johnson for his actions as Speaker. During the press conference, Greene […]
President Joe Biden has signed a series of bills totaling $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The bills were signed after the Senate passed the same package last night. The aid package was passed by a vote of 79 to 18, with three senators not voting on it. Here is a list […]
President Joe Biden called for a “national red flag law,” “universal background checks,” and an “assault weapons” and “high-capacity magazine” ban on X yesterday. Biden also said he passed the biggest “gun safety reform” in thirty years. His post said, in full, “I signed into law the most significant gun safety reform in nearly three […]
The U.S. House has passed a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific (primarily Taiwan). However, some Republican congressmen criticized the lack of funding for any U.S. border security measure. Specifically, the bills provide over $60 billion for the Ukraine war effort, $26 billion in aid for Israel, $23 billion for replenishing […]
The House voted 404 to 14 to condemn the Iranian attack on Israel. 13 Democrats and 1 Republican voted against the measure. The resolution was filed as H. Res. 1143 and can be read in full here. The resolution states, in part, “Resolved, That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile […]
President Joe Biden held a fundraiser with former Presidents of the United States, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. The campaign said the evening helped bring in $25 million at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, a new record. The event packages, including seating, VIP access, and more, ranged from $50,000 to $500,000. The […]