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Biden will face a primary bid from Rep. Dean Phillips, who says Democrats need to focus on future
Politics While Phillips is highly unlikely to beat Biden, a run would offer a symbolic challenge to national Democrats trying to project the idea that there is no reason to doubt the president’s electability. Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., speaks with reporters after a Democratic caucus meeting on Capitol Hill, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Washington. […]
Republicans reject Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker on the first ballot, but more votes are ahead
Politics More voting is expected as Jordan works to shore up support to replace the ousted Kevin McCarthy for the job and the leader of the GOP’s hard-right flank moves to take a central seat of U.S. power. Then-President Donald Trump, right, encourages Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, left, to speak during a rally, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, […]
Rep. Santos faces new charges he stole donor IDs, made unauthorized charges to their credit cards
Politics FILE – U.S. Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., holds a miniature American flag that was presented to him as he departs federal court, June 30, 2023, in Central Islip, N.Y. AP Photo/John Minchillo, File By JAKE OFFENHARTZ, Associated Press October 10, 2023 NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos stole the identities of donors […]
US Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas is carjacked by three armed attackers about a mile from the Capitol
Politics Monday’s carjacking was the second assault on a member of Congress in the District of Columbia this year. U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, talks to a member of the media during a campaign event in San Antonio, May 4, 2022. AP Photo/Eric Gay, File By Associated Press October 3, 2023 | 8:36 AM WASHINGTON […]
Rep. Lauren Boebert escorted from Denver theater during ‘Beetlejuice’ show
Politics Her campaign manager confirmed Boebert was kicked out but denies she was vaping. U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., a member of the House Freedom Caucus, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, July 14, 2023, in Washington. AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File By JESSE BEDAYN, Associated Press September 13, 2023 | 2:18 PM DENVER […]