The Texas Republican said he was keeping up to date on legislation while resting after a successful surgery.Rep. Dan Crenshaw had retinal surgery at a VA clinic in Houston two weeks ago after experiencing "dark, blurry spots" that were affecting his vision. | Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesRep. Dan Crenshaw said Friday that his emergency eye surgery “went very well,” although he still had “a while to go” before he was fully recovered.“I can lift my head up again and no longer have to position myself face-down, which is a relief,” the Texas Republican said in a statement. “This is obviously good...…The Texas Republican said he was keeping up to date on legislation while resting after a successful surgery.Rep. Dan Crenshaw had retinal surgery at a VA clinic in Houston two weeks ago after experiencing "dark, blurry spots" that were affecting his vision. | Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesRep. Dan Crenshaw said Friday that his emergency eye surgery “went very well,” although he still had “a while to go” before he was fully recovered.“I can lift my head up again and no longer have to position myself face-down, which is a relief,” the Texas Republican said in a statement. “This is obviously good...WW…

The action comes hours after Nancy Pelosi defended Waters, saying that she did not need to apologize for her comments.On Saturday, Rep. Maxine Waters told demonstrators in Brooklyn Center, Minn., where Daunte Wright was killed by a police officer last week, “to stay on the street” and “to get more confrontational.” | Greg Nash/Pool via APHouse Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said on Monday that he would introduce a resolution to censure Rep. Maxine Waters for comments she made over the weekend in Minnesota that Republican lawmakers said stoked further violence.“This weekend in Minnesota,...…The action comes hours after Nancy Pelosi defended Waters, saying that she did not need to apologize for her comments.On Saturday, Rep. Maxine Waters told demonstrators in Brooklyn Center, Minn., where Daunte Wright was killed by a police officer last week, “to stay on the street” and “to get more confrontational.” | Greg Nash/Pool via APHouse Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said on Monday that he would introduce a resolution to censure Rep. Maxine Waters for comments she made over the weekend in Minnesota that Republican lawmakers said stoked further violence.“This weekend in Minnesota,...WW…

The manner of the U.S. Capitol Police officer’s death was natural, meaning it was not a homicide or hastened by an injury, according to the determination.U.S. Capitol Police officers on motorcycles ride ahead of a hearse carrying the remains of U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick as it makes its way to Arlington National Cemetery after Sicknick was lying in honor at the U.S Capitol, Feb. 3. | Andrew Harnik/AP PhotoCapitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick died from strokes a day after the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, the D.C. Medical Examiner’s Office ruled on Monday.His death was the...…The manner of the U.S. Capitol Police officer’s death was natural, meaning it was not a homicide or hastened by an injury, according to the determination.U.S. Capitol Police officers on motorcycles ride ahead of a hearse carrying the remains of U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick as it makes its way to Arlington National Cemetery after Sicknick was lying in honor at the U.S Capitol, Feb. 3. | Andrew Harnik/AP PhotoCapitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick died from strokes a day after the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, the D.C. Medical Examiner’s Office ruled on Monday.His death was the...WW…

The new 30-second spot will be featured in the Florida Republican’s congressional district, as well as nationally on select cable networks.Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., attends a House Judiciary committee markup at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, April 14, 2021. | J. Scott Applewhite/APRep. Matt Gaetz on Wednesday announced a six-figure ad buy for a spot that targets CNN, as he fights to save his political career amid sexual trafficking allegations.The new 30-second ad will be featured in the Florida Republican’s congressional district and nationally on select cable networks, according to...…The new 30-second spot will be featured in the Florida Republican’s congressional district, as well as nationally on select cable networks.Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., attends a House Judiciary committee markup at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, April 14, 2021. | J. Scott Applewhite/APRep. Matt Gaetz on Wednesday announced a six-figure ad buy for a spot that targets CNN, as he fights to save his political career amid sexual trafficking allegations.The new 30-second ad will be featured in the Florida Republican’s congressional district and nationally on select cable networks, according to...WW…

The bill passed 413-12, despite earlier objections from some Republican lawmakers over the wording in the bill.The Capitol is seen as National Guard and U.S. Capitol Police stand guard. | Tasos Katopodis/Getty ImagesThe House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation to award the U.S. Capitol Police with Congress’ highest honor for its service during the Jan. 6 riot, despite Republican jockeying to soften the language in the bill.The bill passed by the House, on a vote of 413 to 12, would authorize creation of three medals — one each for display at Capitol Police headquarters, the...…The bill passed 413-12, despite earlier objections from some Republican lawmakers over the wording in the bill.The Capitol is seen as National Guard and U.S. Capitol Police stand guard. | Tasos Katopodis/Getty ImagesThe House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation to award the U.S. Capitol Police with Congress’ highest honor for its service during the Jan. 6 riot, despite Republican jockeying to soften the language in the bill.The bill passed by the House, on a vote of 413 to 12, would authorize creation of three medals — one each for display at Capitol Police headquarters, the...WW…

The filing argued that Ken Paxton abused his power by launching an investigation in retaliation for the platform’s suspension of former President Donald Trump.Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, speaks during a panel discussion during the Conservative Political Action Conference held in Orlando, Fla. | Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesTwitter on Monday filed a complaint in U.S. District Court against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, seeking to stop the state’s investigation into its content moderation practices.The social media giant said in its filing that the investigation requested by Paxton was...…The filing argued that Ken Paxton abused his power by launching an investigation in retaliation for the platform’s suspension of former President Donald Trump.Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, speaks during a panel discussion during the Conservative Political Action Conference held in Orlando, Fla. | Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesTwitter on Monday filed a complaint in U.S. District Court against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, seeking to stop the state’s investigation into its content moderation practices.The social media giant said in its filing that the investigation requested by Paxton was...WW…

The Wednesday gathering in the Oval Office to discuss supply chain issues provided a rare glimpse of the bipartisanship the president has been calling for.President Joe Biden holds up a microchip during a meeting with lawmakers to discuss U.S. supply chains, in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. | Evan Vucci/APPresident Joe Biden had high praise for what he called a “very productive” Oval Office meeting with Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday, offering a rare glimpse of the bipartisanship he has been calling for since taking office.“It was one of the...…The Wednesday gathering in the Oval Office to discuss supply chain issues provided a rare glimpse of the bipartisanship the president has been calling for.President Joe Biden holds up a microchip during a meeting with lawmakers to discuss U.S. supply chains, in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. | Evan Vucci/APPresident Joe Biden had high praise for what he called a “very productive” Oval Office meeting with Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday, offering a rare glimpse of the bipartisanship he has been calling for since taking office.“It was one of the...WW…

The newly released website will house archived White House websites and social media accounts.The National Archives and Records Administration launched a website for the Trump Presidential Library. | Screenshot, National ArchivesThe National Archives and Records Administration launched a website for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library on Wednesday, shortly after President Joe Biden’s inauguration.The features a compilation of archived White House websites and social media accounts used by Trump administration officials, such as the @POTUS and @FLOTUS Twitter handles. It also has...…The newly released website will house archived White House websites and social media accounts.The National Archives and Records Administration launched a website for the Trump Presidential Library. | Screenshot, National ArchivesThe National Archives and Records Administration launched a website for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library on Wednesday, shortly after President Joe Biden’s inauguration.The features a compilation of archived White House websites and social media accounts used by Trump administration officials, such as the @POTUS and @FLOTUS Twitter handles. It also has...WW…