Articles tagged with #congress
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Republican Leaders Call for Rep. Tony Gonzales to End Campaign
Republican leaders in the House have been scrambling to shore up support for vulnerable incumbents ahead of the midterms, but Rep. Tony Gonzales' recent vote against a measure to support Israel has put a major dent in his re-election prospects. Gonzales, a Republican from Texas, voted against a reso...
'substantial Reason to Believe' Tony Gonzales Had Sex with His Staffer, House Probe Finds
Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican representative from Texas, is facing intense scrutiny after a House committee completed a probe into allegations that he had a sexual relationship with a staffer. The committee's findings, which were first reported by Politico, have sparked concerns about the congres...
Congress Rushes to Get in the Loop as Critics Denounce Iran Strikes
The US Congress is scrambling to respond to the Biden administration's recent military strikes in Iran, with lawmakers from both parties expressing concerns about the lack of congressional oversight. The strikes, which targeted Iranian-backed militia groups in eastern Syria, have sparked a heated de...
Texas Rep. Gonzales Resists Calls to Resign Over Allegations of an Affair with an Ex-staffer
Texas Representative Tony Gonzales has been at the center of a growing controversy after allegations emerged that he had an affair with a former staffer. The staffer, who has chosen to remain anonymous, claimed that the affair began in 2020 and continued for several years. Allegations Surface, Gonza...
Senate Fails to Advance Dhs Funding as Ice Reform Deal Remains Out of Reach
The US Senate's failure to advance the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill has reignited concerns over the country's immigration policies and the role of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The bipartisan bill, which was designed to allocate funds for various DHS programs, incl...
Nj, Ny Reputable Reps Oppose Iran War Powers Resolution
The House of Representatives is set to vote on a war powers resolution that would limit the President's ability to launch a military strike against Iran. However, a group of representatives from New Jersey and New York have decided to oppose the resolution, citing concerns that it would undermine th...
Democrats Will Stop Trump from Trying to Nationalize Midterms, Jeffries Says
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has made it clear that Democrats will not stand idly by while former President Donald Trump attempts to manipulate the 2024 midterm elections. In a recent statement, Jeffries emphasized the importance of protecting the electoral system from interference and vowe...
House Passes 2 More Funding Bills — with 4 More to Go
The US House of Representatives has made significant progress in its effort to pass funding bills and avoid a government shutdown, but there is still much work to be done. On Thursday, the House passed two more bills, bringing the total to five, but four more bills still need to be passed by Congres...
Republican Rep. Lamalfa Dies, Further Narrowing Gop’s House Majority
The US House of Representatives has lost another member, with the sudden passing of Republican Representative Doug LaMalfa. The news of LaMalfa's death has sent shockwaves through Washington D.C., as it further narrows the Republican Party's majority in the House. With a majority of just a few seats...