Republican lawmakers blast ICC over Netanyahu warrant
Some progressives in Congress applauded the court’s announcement it was seeking an arrest warrant for the Israeli leader.
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House Ways Subcommittee Field Hearing on ‘More Opportunity and Prosperity’ in the Rust Belt
The House Ways and Means Committee Tax Subcommittee holds a field hearing on “Creating More Opportunity and Prosperity in the American Rust Belt” at 4:00 p.m. ET on May 20. Witnesses: Drew Whiting CEO, Erie Downtown Development Corporation Shafron “Shay” Hawkins President and CEO, Opportunity Funds Association Jason Spore Own… Original News Source Link –
Jack Smith’s Appointment Violated the Constitution, Some Legal Experts Argue
Days before Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed special counsel Jack Smith to investigate former President Donald Trump, experts who had been following the Justice Department investigations questioned its necessity. Mr. Smith was appointed on Nov. 18, 2022. Would the appointment of an “independent” lead prosecutor undermine the Justice Department’s own appearance of independence from politics?
Senate to Vote Again on Border Bill Previously Blocked by Republicans
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) backs it, but GOP senators, including previous co-sponsor James Lankford (R-Okla.) say it is a toothless election ploy. The Senate is scheduled this week to bring up a border bill that was blocked a few months ago by Republicans, who are expected to do so again. In a May 19
Rep. Elise Stefanik Praises Trump in Speech Before Israeli Parliament
‘For years, I have been a leading proponent and partner to President Trump in his historic support for Israeli independence and security,’ she said. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) has criticized President Joe Biden’s policies toward Israel and praised former President Donald Trump for his support of the country in a speech before the Israeli parliament
How top aides are addressing fears they have for safety of lawmakers, staff
Now in his 12th year as a U.S. House aide, Mitchell Rivard acknowledges he’s increasingly worried about the harassment and threats against his colleagues — much more so than in the past. Rivard, the chief of staff to Democratic Rep. Dan Kildee of Michigan, said some of the calls made to his congressional office
House Judiciary Committee Orders Probe Into Assault of Jan. 6 Detainee
U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) has been seeking bodycam footage of the September 2022 assault on Ronald Colton McAbee since January 2023. The GOP-led House Committee on the Judiciary on May 20 opened an investigation into the September 2022 chemical assault on Jan. 6 detainee Ronald Colton McAbee after the District of Columbia Department of