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…
Santos’ parting words: ‘I no longer have to answer a single question’ As the House formally expelled him from its ranks for a litany of controversial behavior, George Santos left the floor early. The New York Republican told reporters as he departed the Capitol on Friday that he had no reaction beyond warning that his…
Greene withdraws second push to impeach Mayorkas Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene withdrew a second attempt to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas on Thursday, saying she had received guarantees a House committee would “move forward” on impeaching the Homeland Security secretary. “I have been guaranteed that we’ll move forward with impeaching Mayorkas. The good thing is, is that…
As expulsion vote nears, Santos and Miller have nasty House floor exchange Embattled Rep. George Santos got into a heated floor discussion with Rep. Max Miller as the chamber debated whether to expel the New York Republican on Thursday. After Miller called Santos a “crook,” the New Yorker referenced past allegations of alleged abuse in…
Manchin makes his border pitch: Expand worker visas, don’t get hung up on parole Joe Manchin is pitching a new idea for the Senate’s bipartisan border talks: expanding worker visas. The West Virginia Democrat also wants negotiators to just move on if they get hung up on parole — a top priority for the GOP….
More Senate Judiciary chaos after Durbin limits on debate on judicial nominees Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee tried to shout down Chair Dick Durbin after he limited debate on judicial nominees up for their third round of consideration by the panel, drowning out the clerk calling the roll. The panel, beset with partisan rancor…
Santos refuses to resign, despite GOP pressure and looming expulsion vote Embattled Rep. George Santos made clear Thursday morning that he won’t resign from Congress, with an expulsion vote likely just a day away. Pressed why he wouldn’t give up his seat, Santos said: “If I leave, they win. … This is bullying.” The House…
The George Santos show in Congress begins to wind down A defiant Rep. George Santos has repeatedly vowed not to resign, but a resolution expelling him from the House is listed for possible action Thursday on the floor. Whether it ends up being Thursday or Friday, members will soon cast their verdict on whether to…