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House Votes to Hold Attorney General Garland in Contempt

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 […]

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House Passes $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan; Lack of U.S. Border Funding Criticized

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 […]