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Matt Gaetz feels ‘vindicated’ with new House Speaker Mike Johnson after forcing out McCarthy

Rep. Matt Gaetz took a victory lap Wednesday shortly after Rep. Mike Johnson was elected House speaker, telling The Washington Times he felt "vindicated" for leading the ouster of ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy and saying it gave rise to a more conservative leader.

October 25, 2023

Senate Republicans ‘know nothing’ of new GOP House speaker, but say turmoil had to end

Rep. Mike Johnson is an unfamiliar name to most GOP senators, underscoring the turbulent and unexpected ascent on Wednesday by the Louisiana Republican to speaker of the House.

October 25, 2023

Why Senate Republicans are in no helping mood to expel Bob Menendez

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman wants so badly to boot fellow Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez from the chamber that he says Republicans should help.

October 24, 2023

Biden unveils $128 million for environmental justice projects meant to address climate change impact

The Biden administration on Tuesday announced $128 million in funding for environmental justice projects across the country meant to combat the impacts of climate change in underserved communities.

October 23, 2023

Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to illegal foreign agent charge

Embattled New Jersey Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez pleaded not guilty Monday at an arraignment hearing at the federal courthouse in Manhattan on a new charge of conspiring to act as a foreign agent to the government of Egypt while serving in Congress.

October 23, 2023

EV-maker Fisker slashes SUV price in bid to boost demand but warns of 2024 cost increases

Fisker, the California-based maker of luxury electric vehicles, revealed price changes Monday to its lineup of the all-electric Ocean SUV in an effort to draw more demand to its more expensive trim before raising costs next year of its more affordable options.

October 23, 2023

Republicans face crowded House speaker race as poll shows voters growing tired of chaos

The field to become the next speaker of the House swelled to nine Republican candidates Sunday as the GOP looks to end the weeks of chaotic intraparty squabbling.

October 22, 2023

Emmer, Donalds among 9 Republicans vying to be House speaker

Nine House Republicans have thrown their hats into the ring to become the next speaker after House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan withdrew following three failed floor votes.

October 22, 2023

Liz Cheney points finger at Kevin McCarthy for House speaker turmoil

Former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney on Sunday blamed California Rep. Kevin McCarthy for his own demise as speaker of the House.

October 22, 2023

Pence: U.S. boots should be on the ground in Gaza to free American hostages

Republican presidential candidate Mike Pence said he would send troops into the Gaza Strip to free American hostages from the grips of Hamas if he were in the White House.

October 22, 2023

Mitch McConnell says aid for Israel, Ukraine must be tied together

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell made the case Sunday that U.S. aid for Israel and Ukraine needs to be lumped into one package, despite grumbles from within the Republican Party.

October 22, 2023

Rep. Kevin McCarthy: Process for next House speaker is ‘embarrassing for the nation’

Former House speaker Kevin McCarthy called for unity in his party Sunday while saying the GOP is "embarrassing" in its inability to coalesce around a candidate to be the next speaker.

October 22, 2023

Biden energy loan czar grilled by GOP over potential conflicts of interest: ‘It’s a bad look’

The man installed by President Biden to oversee the Department of Energy's massive loan program faced a barrage of questions from GOP senators Thursday concerned about potential conflicts of interest.

October 19, 2023

Senate passes resolution supporting Israel, condemning Hamas and Iran

A resolution reaffirming U.S. support for Israel and condemning Hamas' terror attacks against the Jewish state passed the Senate in a unanimous vote Thursday.

October 19, 2023

Energy Department watchdog says fraud could hit Inflation Reduction Act, blames Secretary Granholm

The government watchdog overseeing the Department of Energy sounded alarm bells to senators Thursday that the Inflation Reduction Act is ripe for fraud and could benefit America's adversaries.

October 19, 2023

Trump endorses West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice in Senate primary for Manchin’s seat

Former President Donald Trump gave his seal of approval Wednesday to West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's bid for U.S. Senate, delivering a major blow to Republican rival Rep. Alex Mooney.

October 18, 2023

Democrat Tester gets another GOP challenger in key Senate race in Montana

A second Republican candidate threw his hat into the ring Wednesday hoping to unseat Sen. Jon Tester, Montana Democrat, in a competitive race that the GOP hopes will help shift the chamber's balance of power its way.

October 18, 2023

Biden nominee for Israel ambassador refutes ‘holding hands with Iran’ as Dems race for confirmation

Tensions flared Wednesday on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during the confirmation hearing for Jacob J. Lew, who is President Biden's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Israel, as he rebutted accusations from Republicans that he's an Iranian sympathizer.

October 18, 2023

Biden fails to satisfy critics of $6 billion Iran deal, pressure mounts to permanently freeze funds

The Biden administration's agreement with Qatar to temporarily withhold $6 billion in Iranian oil assets has failed to quell bipartisan calls for more forceful action against the Islamic Republic.

October 17, 2023

Menendez won’t go to classified Israel briefing because he’s accused of being illegal foreign agent

Embattled Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez will not attend a classified all-senators briefing from U.S. officials on Israel set for Wednesday in the wake of being charged with acting as a foreign agent of Egypt.

October 17, 2023