Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway battled it out in a heated debate for New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s (D) former U.S. House seat, with support for Israel being a notable flash point between the candidates. During the Wednesday debate, Mejia was asked if she believed that Israel’s actions in its war in Gaza…
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) warned that Republicans could manipulate voting machines to “create a false count” in the upcoming midterm elections. Pelosi told MS NOW’s Ali Vitali in an interview that aired Tuesday that the Democratic Party is working to secure this election through litigation, legislation and communication with voters. “But in addition…
President Trump on Wednesday endorsed funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through the special budget reconciliation process that allows Republicans to fund the agencies without needing Democratic support, setting a June 1 deadline for the bill. His endorsement effectively puts him on the side of a two-track plan that the Senate had…
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Wednesday expressed his frustration with the U.S. conflict with Iran, saying he wished for President Trump to “just declare victory” and leave behind the fighting. “I think the president went in; he thought we would get a pliant new leader who would basically listen to him in Iran and give…
King Charles III will address a joint session of Congress when he visits the U.S. later this month to mark the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced on Wednesday. “It is my distinct honor and great privilege to invite His Majesty King Charles III, The King of the United Kingdom…
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) accused the FBI on Tuesday of abusing its power to target political opponents amid reports that the agency is considering releasing decade-old files related to an investigation into a suspected Chinese spy. Swalwell suggested FBI Director Kash Patel’s actions were reminiscent of those of former chief J. Edgar Hoover, who, during…
Democratic leaders on Tuesday ripped President Trump’s executive order that cracks down on mail-in voting and creates a nationwide eligible voters list, as the president seeks to use his authority to exert more control over federal elections ahead of the midterms. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) criticized the order as an “unlawful power grab,”…