House Dems Pass Weed Banking Bill

Experts warn SAFE Banking Act could be a boon to drug traffickers

Charles Fain Lehman
September 25, 2019 5:56 PM

Marijuana companies will be able to do business with banks under a proposal passed by the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives, raising concerns from drug policy experts that drug traffickers will benefit.

DNC Chair Perez Dragged for Horrible, Bizarre Rendition of ‘Old McDonald’

'And on that farm he kept all those bills that passed the House'

Graham Piro
July 31, 2019 8:21 PM

DNC Chairman Tom Perez criticized Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) Wednesday by invoking a nursery rhyme but inserting McConnell's name into it.

House GOP-Aligned Outside Spending Groups Raise Nearly $20 Million

House Republican Leader McCarthy's committees have also netted record sums

Philip Caldwell
July 24, 2019 12:45 PM

The Congressional Leadership Fund and the American Action Network, outside spending groups allied with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R., Calif.), announced Tuesday they had brought in a record combined fundraising haul for the first half of 2019.

Chris Wallace: Mueller’s Testimony Has Been a ‘Disaster’ for Democrats

'You're innocent until proven guilty, so you're either proven guilty or you shut up'

Graham Piro
July 24, 2019 10:55 AM

Fox News anchor Chris Wallace eviscerated Robert Mueller for his testimony in front of the House Judiciary Committee during the first break in Mueller's marathon appearance, calling it a "disaster" for Democrats and Mueller's reputation.

Judicial Watch Asks House to Investigate Ilhan Omar’s Marriage

Group points to 'substantial, compelling and, to date, unrefuted evidence' of wrongdoing

Brent Scher
July 23, 2019 10:50 AM

Judicial Watch called on Tuesday for the House of Representatives to conduct a "full investigation" into allegations that Rep. Ilhan Omar (D., Minn.) was married to her brother.

Continetti: ‘The Democratic Party Is in Trouble’ If The Squad Is Seen as Its Mascot

'Like a lot of Trump controversies, this one ends in a kind of draw'

Washington Free Beacon Staff
July 17, 2019 8:05 PM

Washington Free Beacon Editor-in-Chief Matt Continetti warned that the "Squad" will end up hurting the Democratic Party if the group is seen as its mascot during an appearance on Fox News.

Rep. Cleaver: Pelosi Broke Rules During House Debate

Cleaver presided over House debate on a resolution to condemn President Trump's tweets

Philip Caldwell
July 17, 2019 11:40 AM

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D., Missouri) bemoaned a tense House floor debate that fell into disorder Tuesday, admitting that Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) was in part responsible for the breakdown in decorum.

House Defense Bill Would Embolden Iran

Dem-backed NDAA would undermine American deterrence

Aaron Kliegman
July 16, 2019 11:40 AM

An amendment in the House's version of the annual defense bill that would prevent President Trump from striking Iran without congressional approval would actually facilitate Iranian belligerence—and, if anything, make war more likely.

Dems Quiet on Whether Own Student Loan Debt Should be Forgiven

Only 1 of 41 Dems in Congress with student debt said lawmakers should be exempted from loan forgiveness

Brent Scher and Collin Anderson
July 15, 2019 5:00 AM

Just 1 of the 41 Democratic members of Congress who owe student loan debt said they'd support adding an exemption to student loan forgiveness legislation that would ensure they don't benefit from it.

House Moves to ‘Ban the Box’ for Federal Jobs

Expert says policy is 'ineffective,' can 'actively backfire'

Charles Fain Lehman
July 11, 2019 1:35 PM

The House of Representatives assented Wednesday evening to legislation that would ban asking applicants for federal employment to disclose their criminal history.