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Former Sen. Claire McCaskill Torches Tommy Tuberville With ‘Dumbest People’ Line
Former Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) on Tuesday ripped Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) as “one of the dumbest people that ever walked the earth in terms of political decisions” over his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, which could soon be coming to an end. Tuberville has for nine months blocked promotions in protest of a […]
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Joe Scarborough Shocked By Sen. Josh Hawley’s ‘Sick’ Move
At a Senate hearing Tuesday, Hawley implied the DHS endorses antisemitism after one of its employees reportedly posted anti-Israel comments on social media following the attack by Hamas militants. Mayorkas called the suggestion “despicable” and informed Hawley that he was the “child of a Holocaust survivor.” After the hearing, Hawley tried to spin the exchange […]
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Alejandro Mayorkas Blasts Sen. Josh Hawley In Viral Clash
Hawley was questioning Mayorkas about a DHS employee who reportedly made inflammatory social media posts denouncing Israel after Hamas militants launched a brutal attack there on Oct. 7. The employee was placed on administrative leave. Hawley repeatedly demanded to know if she had been fired; Mayorkas said he could not speak about an “ongoing personnel […]
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House Speaker At Odds With Sen. Mitch McConnell Over Ukraine
WASHINGTON ― House Republicans are set to vote this week on an emergency aid package for Israel that leaves out funding for other U.S. allies facing critical threats, including Ukraine and Taiwan. But there’s a big problem for newly minted House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.): His first major piece of legislation faces significant bipartisan opposition […]
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Firearms Charge Against Washington State Sen. Jeff Wilson Dismissed In Hong Kong Court
HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court dismissed a gun charge Monday against a Washington state senator who had been arrested after he carried a gun into the Chinese territory in what he called an “honest mistake.” Republican Jeff Wilson self-declared that he was carrying the gun at the airport Oct. 21, has a […]
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith Says Someone Fired Gunshots Near Her Mississippi Home
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) revealed Monday that someone fired gunshots near her Mississippi home over the weekend and that law enforcement authorities are investigating. “An incident involving a shooting occurred near the home of Senator Hyde-Smith early Sunday afternoon,” her office tweeted. “The Senator and her family were not harmed. Senator Hyde-Smith is grateful for […]
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Abby Phillip Confronts Sen. Tim Scott For Opposing Humanitarian Aid To Palestinians
CNN host Abby Phillip on Thursday grilled Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) for opposing humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza. (Watch the video below.) “How is making life more miserable for Gazans something that helps Israel?” the CNN anchor asked the Republican lawmaker. President Joe Biden announced a $100 million package for civilians in Gaza and […]
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California Sen. Laphonza Butler Will Not Seek Full Term
Sen. Laphonza Butler, a California Democrat, announced Thursday that she will not run in 2024 for a full, six-year term in the U.S. Senate. The New York Times was first to report news of the announcement. Earlier this month, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) appointed Butler, the former president of the pro-choice group EMILY’s List, […]
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Former Sen. Claire McCaskill Delivers Ominous Prediction For Rep. Jim Jordan
Former Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) on Monday envisioned a short House speakership for Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), should he gain enough support to win the leadership role. McCaskill told MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace it was “astounding” that House Republicans want to elevate Jordan, who played a key role in Donald Trump’s failed efforts to overturn the […]