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House Judiciary set to unveil new spy powers bill with broad warrant requirement The House Judiciary Committee is set to unveil its bid to revise a controversial surveillance program that’s set to expire in just a few weeks. The new legislation would require a warrant to search for any American’s information under Section 702, according…

Trump’s revenge? GOP braces for daily blasts from ‘orange Jesus’ Congressional Republicans are steeling themselves for a return to daily life with Donald Trump — which means constant, uncomfortable questions about his erratic policy whims and political attacks. With Trump far ahead of the GOP primary pack and leading President Joe Biden in some polls,…

Johnson: Santos expulsion ‘a regrettable day’ House Speaker Mike Johnson on Saturday called the House vote to expel former Rep. George Santos a “regrettable day,” lamenting what he viewed as an affront to due process principles and the rule of law. The House voted Friday to expel Santos 311-114, with 105 GOP members joining Democrats…

Johnson: Impeachment inquiry vote is a ‘necessary step’ House Speaker Mike Johnson signaled Saturday that he plans to tee up a formal vote on the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, calling it a “necessary step.” “We’re being stonewalled by the White House, because they’re preventing at least two to three DOJ witnesses from coming…

National parties gear up for a massive battle to win George Santos’ seat George Santos’ eviction from Congress on Friday kicks off a special election that could be an early indicator of which party has the upper hand in the battle for the House next year. The race will play out on Long Island, the…

House Republicans ask Hunter Biden’s legal team to confirm closed-door deposition House Republicans are asking Hunter Biden’s legal team to confirm if the president’s son will appear for a closed-door deposition later this month. Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) and Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) sent a letter Friday to Abbe Lowell, Hunter…

Fetterman re-ups call for ouster of ‘more sinister’ Menendez amid Santos expulsion Sen. John Fetterman argued Friday that the successful expulsion of George Santos from the House should make clear that Sen. Bob Menendez, who is facing his own legal troubles, should not remain in his Senate seat. Fetterman (D-Pa.) said on ABC’s “The View”…

House GOP eyes impeachment inquiry vote as soon as next week House Republicans are preparing to vote as soon as next week to formalize their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The emerging consensus around a speedy vote, which could help strengthen their hand in likely legal battles over subpoenas related to the probe, comes…

Santos vote sparks new GOP fury with leadership House GOP leaders have a new problem on their hands: Rank and file Republicans frustrated with their late-game opposition to expelling George Santos. The New York Republican’s intra-party critics finally prevailed Friday in their push to expel their indicted colleague. Santos’ GOP opponents prevailed despite the opposition…