Congressional Progressive Caucus Elects New Leadership

The Democratic Party is in upheaval following big losses in the November election. Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus elected new leadership to steer the caucus at a time of unease and uncertainty within the Democratic Party following disappointing losses in the November election. The unanimously elected team, unveiled at a Dec. 5 press conference,

U.S. government to close Dublin women’s prison after years of abuse

The federal Bureau of Prisons is permanently closing the notorious “rape club” women’s prison in Dublin, Califorina, and will idle six facilities in a sweeping realignment after years of abuse, decay and mismanagement. The agency informed employees and Congress on Thursday through a notification that it plans to shutter the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin

House Republicans block release of Matt Gaetz ethics report

Washington — House Republicans on Thursday blocked two Democratic resolutions that would have compelled the House Ethics Committee to release a potentially damaging report on its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, voting to refer the matter back to the committee.  Democratic Reps. Sean Casten of Illinois and Steve Cohen of Tennessee introduced twin privileged

Watch Live: Biden participates in his final White House Christmas tree lighting

President Biden was participating in the annual Christmas tree lighting on the Ellipse Thursday evening, his last time taking part in the annual tradition before he departs the White House next year.  Mr. Biden returned to the White House early Thursday after spending the beginning of the week in Angola. Before he left, he ignited

House Republicans stall vote on potential release of Gaetz report

Washington — House Republicans on Thursday blocked two Democratic resolutions that would have compelled the House Ethics Committee to release a potentially damaging report on its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, voting to refer the matter back to the committee.  Democratic Reps. Sean Casten of Illinois and Steve Cohen of Tennessee introduced twin privileged

Heated Exchange Erupts Between Rep. Fallon and Secret Service Chief at Trump Assassination Attempt Hearing

Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe had a heated exchange with a congressman during a hearing on Capitol Hill by the bipartisan House task force investigating the attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life on Thursday. The hearing devolved into a heated yelling match between Rowe and Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas). Fall… Original News Source