Democrats Regain Full Michigan House With Two Special Election Wins

Mai Xiong and Peter Herzberg were favored in their heavily Democrat-leaning districts. After special elections on Tuesday, April 16, Michigan Democrats have officially regained control of the state House of Representatives. The winning of two open seats by Democrats potentially ends months of legislative gridlock. The seats were previously vacated, leading to an even split

Senate rejects Mayorkas impeachment charges at trial, ending GOP bid to oust him

Washington — The Senate quickly dispensed with the two impeachment charges against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, convening a short-lived trial Wednesday that brought an end to a months-long effort to punish the secretary for his handling of the southern border. The Senate’s 51-member Democratic majority voted to dismiss both charges as unconstitutional

House Republicans Accuse DHS Secretary Mayorkas of Refusing to Turn Over Files Related to Alleged Illegal Immigrant Criminals

The House Judiciary Committee requested information on more than a dozen illegal immigrants accused of committing serious crimes within the United States. The House Judiciary Committee has accused Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of refusing to comply with requests for files on illegal immigrants accused of serious crimes in the United States. “DHS’s failure to

Excused Juror Reveals Selection Process for Trump’s ‘Hush-Money’ Trial: ‘All Have Prior Opinions’

The juror, Kara McGee, spoke to the media after she was excused. A juror who was excused from serving on the Manhattan trial of former President Donald Trump provided details about the questions potential jurors were asked. Kara McGee told media outlets outside the courtroom on Tuesday that she was dismissed but said she believes

Defense Secretary Austin, Joint Chief of Staff Chair Testify to House Committee on Budget

U.S. Secretary of Defense  Lloyd J. Austin III, Chairman of  Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., and Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/ Chief Financial Officer, Michael McCord testify to the House Appropriations Committee on budget at 10:00 a.m. ET on April 17. Original News Source Link – Epoch TimesRunning For Office? Conservative

House Admin. Subcommittee’s Hearing: DC National Guard Whistleblowers on Jan 6 Delay

The House Administration Committee Oversight Subcommittee holds a hearing on “Three Years Later: D.C. National Guard Whistleblowers Speak Out on January 6 Delay” at 10:00 a.m. ET on April 17. Witnesses: Colonel Earl Matthews – chief legal adviser, D.C. Army National Guard Command Sergeant Major Michael Brooks – Read More Original News Source Link – Epoch

‘The Space Race Returns’–Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Holds Roundtable

The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party holds a roundtable titled “The Space Race Returns” at 9:30 a.m., E.T. on April 17 in Washington D.C. In the roundtable, lawmakers hear from space experts who discuss the CCP’s ambitions in space and how the United States can sustain its upper hand alongside its allies