Ex-Syrian Prisoner Hits Gabbard on Defense of Assad: ‘I Have a Video of My Father Being Killed’
Congress
Over 100 House Dems Support Banning Private Health Insurance Plans
A radical new health care proposal that, if implemented, would ban private insurance coverage has garnered the endorsement of more than 100 members of the House Democratic conference—nearly half of Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (Calif.) 235-seat majority.
New Ads Target Dem Reps for Policies Aligning With Ocasio-Cortez
Pelosi Stacks Climate Committee with Dems Backed by Energy Interests
Democratic speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) has appointed to the special committee on climate change members who have all received significant backing from the energy industry.
Members of Congress Sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Survivor of Synagogue Attack, Holocaust
Democrats Ducking Vote on Rejecting Anti-Semitism
Democratic leaders are remaining quiet about a new congressional measure that rejects anti-Semitism and chides a new class of Democratic congressional members for the open embrace of notorious anti-Semites and anti-Israel causes, according to the leading Republican author of that new measure.
GOP Rep Tom Marino Announces Retirement
Rep. Tom Marino (R., Pa.) announced Thursday he would resign from Congress, effective next week.
Congress Works to Cripple Chinese Companies Spying on U.S.
Congressional leaders are working on a new piece of legislation that would penalize Chinese telecom companies known to be conducting espionage in the United States on behalf of the Communist government, according to lawmakers and senior congressional officials.
Amy Klobuchar, Possible Presidential Candidate, One of Congress’s ‘Worst Bosses’?
A potential Democratic candidate for president is ranked among one of the “worst bosses” on Capitol Hill, according to staff turnover data compiled by government tracking site Legistorm.
GOP Reps Introduce Bill to Pay Law Enforcement, Essential Personnel During Shutdown
A group of Republican lawmakers on Wednesday introduced legislation to ensure that law enforcement and “essential personnel” who work during the partial government shutdown are paid.
