Dem Rep to Pelosi: ‘Give Trump the Money’ for Border Wall
Democratic Rep. Collin Peterson (Minn.) is bucking his party’s leadership and calling for Democrats to approve funding for a wall on the southern border.
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Two Pro-Impeachment Freshman Dems Placed on House Judiciary Committee
Two newly elected Democratic House members selected to serve on the House Judiciary Committee are also on the record supporting the impeaching of President Donald Trump.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus PAC Spent $300K at Luxury Resorts Last Cycle
The political action committee linked to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) disbursed hundreds of thousands of dollars of its funds on luxury resorts, upscale restaurants, nightclubs, and tickets to Vegas events throughout the last election cycle, Federal Election Commission filings show.
‘Washington Sucks’: After Winning Senate Race, Manchin Considering Return to West Virginia
Sen. Joe Manchin (D., W.V.) said many times during his successful reelection campaign last year that “Washington sucks,” and he is reportedly considering a bid to return to the governor’s mansion.
Kamala Harris Says India is ‘Oldest Democracy in the World’ (It’s Not)
House Democrats Begin Gun-Control Push
House Democrats announced on Tuesday night the first piece of gun-control legislation they planned to pursue now that they are back in power.
Gabbard Rebukes Hirono for ‘Fomenting Religious Bigotry’ Against Catholic Nominee
In a rare move, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard rebuked Democrats–including a fellow Hawaii Democrat, Sen. Mazie Hirono–for questioning a judicial nominee about his membership in Catholic organizations.
Liz Cheney Urges Democrats to ‘Keep Talking’ so Americans Know How ‘Radical’ They Are
NY Dem Charity Did Not Hand Out One Scholarship in Two Years
A nonprofit run by Democratic lawmakers in New York that is intended to help needy minorities has not handed out a single scholarship in more than two years as it simultaneously spent big on posh events and fundraisers for its members.
De Blasio Fundraiser Found Guilty in Police Corruption Trial
A major fundraiser for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was found guilty by a jury on Wednesday morning for federal corruption charges related to gifts he provided to members of the New York Police Department in exchange for special treatment.
