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House Republicans pass rules package that spells disaster and more chaos  Today, following their historically long and dysfunctional speakership election last week, House Republicans passed a rules package that sets the strict framework and practices for the 118th Congress. As a result of Kevin McCarthy’s inability to secure support from his caucus on the first […]

“‘We were duped’: How George Santos raised money from wealthy GOP donors while lying about his resume” They don’t call him George Scam-tos for nothing. Wealthy GOP donors are calling out George Santos and his campaign for feeding them lies “as a way to encourage donors to contribute to his campaign.” Santos, who relied on wealthy donors to power […]

Vulnerable Republicans threw their entire support behind Kevin McCarthy, even after he conceded power to far-right extremists After days of dysfunction, failing to elect a Speaker, and stalling the work of Congress, House Republicans finally elected Kevin McCarthy Speaker of the House early Saturday morning. In order to secure the Speakership, MAGA McCarthy was forced to […]

The DCCC released the following statement from DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene: “House Republicans have shown the world they’re unable to govern. Divided, obsessed with power, and caving to extremists’ demands, it is clear that a Republican majority cannot move our country forward. Democrats stand united, ready to find solutions to improve the lives of the […]

Despite Kevin McCarthy’s eagerness to spew confidence at every turn and try to convince people he is about to rebound, House Republicans continue to reject McCarthy as their chaotic speakership disaster continues. January 2: Day before votes began, McCarthy felt “actually really good” January 3: Hours before losing three times, McCarthy beamed, “I earned this […]

The DCCC released the following statement from DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene:  “Today, we are reminded of the horrific events that took place on January 6 – an insurrection incited by Republicans seeking to destroy our democracy and undermine the will of voters across the country. While democracy prevailed, the threats remain as far-right extremists and […]

Two years after attending the January 6th insurrection, Derrick Van Orden will be a Member of Congress Two years ago, Derrick Van Orden was in a restricted area on Capitol grounds as a violent coup attempt brewed. Today, Derrick Van Orden is sitting in Congress, the very institution rioters and insurrectionists attacked. Derrick Van Orden’s […]

Santos applauded the deadly insurrection and paid for insurrectionists’ bail REMINDER: Two years ago today, Representative-elect George Santos – who has already lost the respect of Long Island voters – was proudly at the Stop the Steal Rally on January 6th, and even claimed it “was the most amazing crowd and the President was at his full […]

The headlines speak for themselves We are heading into a third day of speaker uncertainty, courtesy of House Republicans’ commitment to chaos and Kevin McCarthy and his negotiators’ inability to find resolve. Whether it be the current 20 Republicans objecting or members-elect like Mike Lawler and Don Bacon claiming they would only vote for McCarthy “regardless of […]

“Rep.-elect George Santos admitted to stealing a man’s checkbook” according to police records New year, same liar. Not long after George Santos denied all accusations of committing any crimes in Brazil, newly revealed case documents from Brazil show that Santos himself admitted to stealing a man’s checkbook, falsifying an ID, and forging signatures to buy more than […]