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Up to 200,000 Immigrant Truck Drivers Could Lose Licenses Under New Trump Rule: 'They're Roasting Me Under Open Fire'
Up to 200,000 immigrant truck drivers could begin losing their commercial driver's licenses as they expire under a new Trump administration rule.
GOP Rep Boebert Breaks With Republicans on Additional Funding for Iran War: 'We Need America First Policies'
Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert has publicly broken with the president and members of her party over proposals to approve up to $200 billion in additional funding for the U.S. war effort in Iran.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz Reveals Being Targeted By Would-Be Antisemitic Shooter Who Was 'Ready For War': 'We Got Lucky'
Since the incident, Moskowitz has raised awareness about antisemitism in the U.S., including testimony at Capitol Hill hearings such as a House Judiciary subcommittee session last summer.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams GOP Plan for $100 Billion Iran War Funding: 'Absolutely America Last'
Former Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized a proposed supplemental funding package for the war in Iran, accusing lawmakers in her own party of prioritizing overseas military spending while failing to address domestic security issues.
House Democrats Seeking To Censure Two GOP Lawmakers Over Anti-Muslim Publications
Democrats in the House are taking steps to censure two GOP lawmakers over recent anti-Muslim publications.
Democratic Senator Coons Says Russia Is 'Clearest Winner' of Iran War, Slams Trump for Consulting Putin 'More Than Congress'
Coons' comments came after Trump and Putin held a roughly one-hour phone call Monday described by Russian officials as "frank" and "constructive"
House Republican Leaders Urge Tony Gonzales To Withdraw From Congressional Race Over Affair With Aide Who Later Committed Suicide
Republican leadership in the Lower House has called on Rep. Tony Gonzales to withdraw from his congressional race over the affair with an aide who later committed suicide.
Rep Raskin Says Noem 'Barred' Investigators From Probe Into Fatal Minneapolis Shootings, Calls It a 'Cover-Up'
Rep. Jamie Raskin accused Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem of engaging in a "cover-up" related to two fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis earlier this year during a contentious House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday.
AOC Takes On Trump Over Attack Against Iran: 'Deliberate Choice Of Aggression'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed President Donald Trump over his decision to approve attacks against the Iranian regime, calling the war "unlawful," "unnecessary," and warning it will have "catastrophic" consequences.
Jasmine Crockett Slams Trump Over Iran Attack: 'Once Again Starting Illegal Wars'
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett slammed President Donald Trump over his decision to launch attacks against the Iranian regime, calling on Congress to "pass a War Powers Resolution to rein in this dangerous overreach before more damage is done."
Republicans Say GOP Can't Afford to Lose Rep. Tony Gonzales Despite Affair Scandal: "It's a Game of Numbers and We're in a Losing Battle"
One House Republican, speaking anonymously to the outlet, said the GOP can afford to lose only one member on a party-line vote. "Leadership right now is scrambling just to do the normal business of the day," the lawmaker said.
Ex Husband Of Tony Gonzales Aide Who Committed Suicide After Alleged Affair Warns Him: 'Doesn't Want Me To Release All The Messages'
Adrian Aviles, the ex husband of Regina Ann Santos Aviles, the woman who committed suicide after allegedly having an affair with Rep. Tony Gonzales, warned the lawmaker that he could release more lewd texts from him.
Lauren Boebert Calls Fellow Republican Tony Gonzales a 'Disgusting Pig' Over Alleged Affair With Aide Who Committed Suicide
Rep. Lauren Boebert called fellow Republican lawmaker Tony Gonzales a "disgusting pig" over allegations that he had an affair with a former aide who later committed suicide.
Tony Gonzales Says He Won't Resign Due To Alleged Affair With Aide Who Later Committed Suicide: 'What You've Seen Are Not All The Facts'
Rep. Tony Gonzales said on Tuesday he won't resign as a result of the alleged affair with an aide who later committed suicide.
Mike Johnson Says Allegations Against Tony Gonzales Are 'Very Serious' But Wants Investigation To 'Play Out'
House Speaker Mike Johnson said allegations against Rep. Tony Gonzales are "very serious" but urged the ongoing investigation to "play out".
At Least Four House Republicans Have Called Tony Gonzales To Leave Congress Over Alleged Affair With Aide Who Committed Suicide
At least four House Republicans have called on their colleague Tony Gonzales to either resign or refrain from running for reelection following allegations that he had an affair with a staffer who then committed suicide.
New Details Emerge About the Final Hours of the Uvalde Congressional Aide Who Set Herself on Fire
Newly released documents shed new light on the final moments of Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, the 35-year-old congressional staffer who died last September after setting herself on fire at her home.
Texas Senate Candidate Presses Charges Against Adviser Of John Cornyn Over Doxxing Claims: 'Puts lives At Risk'
Rep. Wesley Hunt pressed charges against an adviser of Senator John Cornyn, accusing him of endangering him and his family by posting personal information of his.
Jasmine Crockett Urges Congress To 'Check' Trump's Powers To Launch Strikes Against Iran: 'Literal Lives Depend On It'
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett urged Congress to "check" President Donald Trump's powers to launch strikes against Iran as tensions in the region continue to escalate.
House Democrats Reportedly Discussing Forced Vote To Censure GOP Rep. Randy Fine Over Comments About Dogs And Muslims
Democrats are considering a forced vote to censure Republican Rep. Randy Fine over comments he made about about dogs and Muslims on social media if House Speaker Mike Johnson doesn't take action, according to a new report.
Congress Sees Highest Retirement Rate in Modern Era Ahead of Midterms
Congressional retirements are up to 60, according to NBC News including 51 House members and nine senators, surpassing previous modern-era highs
ICE Director Does Not Rule Out Enforcement Near World Cup Sites, Says Agency Is Committed to a 'Safe and Secure Event'
Acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,Todd Lyons, told lawmakers that the agency will play a central security role at this summer's World Cup and declined to commit to pausing enforcement operations near match venues.
Congressional Democrats Seek New Limits For DHS: 'The Occupation of American Cities Must End'
Democratic leaders in Congress are pushing for new limits on federal immigration enforcement, arguing that recent operations by the Department of Homeland Security have crossed a line and must be restrained.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Unveils 'Non-Negotiable' Conditions for DHS Funding
In a statement released Jan. 28, the caucus said its 43 members voted to approve three new rules that, in their view, must be met before advancing funding for the department led by Kristi Noem.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Leads Opposition to New DHS Bill: 'ICE Is Completely and Totally Out of Control'
During a Jan. 21 caucus meeting, Jeffries said Democratic leadership made five requests for ICE accountability measures and related language that were rejected by Republicans, the sources said.
Top ICE Official Reportedly Leaving Agency To Make Run For Congress In Ohio
Madison Sheahan, a top ICE official, is leaving the agency to run for Congress in Ohio, according to a new report.
Democratic Lawmakers Escalate Calls For Kristi Noem's Impeachment: 'She Has Abjectly Failed'
Democratic lawmakers are escalating calls for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, arguing that a series of violent encounters involving federal immigration officers reflects systemic failures within the department she leads.
Lawmakers Split After Classified Briefing on U.S. Military Role in Maduro's Capture: 'The Plan for Running Venezuela Is Vague'
Senior members of Congress emerged sharply divided from a classified briefing on the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
GOP Lawmaker Says Rubio Assured That Trump Won't Take Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela
Reports say Defense Secretary Hegseth and Secretary of State Rubio briefed select lawmakers, indicating the administration isn't planning direct strikes on Venezuela and lacks a legal basis to do so.
Ilhan Omar Slams Republican Rep. Considering Forcing a Vote To Expel Her From Congress: 'Don't Think Anybody Takes That Man Serious'
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar slammed Republican counterpart Randy Fine after he said he's considering forcing a vote in the House to expel her from Congress.