by - 05/20/19 10:03 PM ET✕The conservative House Freedom Caucus took an official position condemning Rep. Justin Amash’s (R-Mich.) call for impeaching President Trump on Monday evening, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) told reporters.“We had a good discussion and every single member, I think now based on who was there and our board meeting was probably over 30 members, every single member disagrees and strongly with the position Justin took over the week, and we’re focused on the now,” he said.{mosads}“I mean, look, we’re focused on the fact that what the FBI did was wrong. We think...…by - 05/20/19 10:03 PM ET✕The conservative House Freedom Caucus took an official position condemning Rep. Justin Amash’s (R-Mich.) call for impeaching President Trump on Monday evening, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) told reporters.“We had a good discussion and every single member, I think now based on who was there and our board meeting was probably over 30 members, every single member disagrees and strongly with the position Justin took over the week, and we’re focused on the now,” he said.{mosads}“I mean, look, we’re focused on the fact that what the FBI did was wrong. We think...WW…

President Biden on Wednesday said he called former President George W. Bush to discuss his plan to .Biden did not say if Bush approved of withdrawing the final 2,500 US troops by Sept. 11 — an idea that drew both .“I spoke yesterday with President Bush and informed him of my decision,” Biden said in a speech at the White House.Biden said he will end the 20-year war with a final troop drawdown that begins in May. He spoke from the room where Bush launched the war after the 9/11 attacks.“While he and I have had many disagreements over policy throughout the years, we are absolutely united in...…President Biden on Wednesday said he called former President George W. Bush to discuss his plan to .Biden did not say if Bush approved of withdrawing the final 2,500 US troops by Sept. 11 — an idea that drew both .“I spoke yesterday with President Bush and informed him of my decision,” Biden said in a speech at the White House.Biden said he will end the 20-year war with a final troop drawdown that begins in May. He spoke from the room where Bush launched the war after the 9/11 attacks.“While he and I have had many disagreements over policy throughout the years, we are absolutely united in...WW…

by Juliegrace Brufke and Rema Rahman - 04/01/21 10:02 PM ET✕The Department of Justice investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) reportedly involves cash paid to multiple women who were recruited for sex online, reported, citing payment recipients and text messages.The Times reported Thursday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) probe into Gaetz also involves former Seminole County, Fla., tax collector Joel Greenberg, who allegedly met women online on websites for dates in exchange for gifts and travel. Greenberg allegedly introduced the women to Gaetz, people familiar with the matter...…by Juliegrace Brufke and Rema Rahman - 04/01/21 10:02 PM ET✕The Department of Justice investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) reportedly involves cash paid to multiple women who were recruited for sex online, reported, citing payment recipients and text messages.The Times reported Thursday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) probe into Gaetz also involves former Seminole County, Fla., tax collector Joel Greenberg, who allegedly met women online on websites for dates in exchange for gifts and travel. Greenberg allegedly introduced the women to Gaetz, people familiar with the matter...WW…

by - 04/02/21 1:25 PM ET✕Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) told The Hill on Friday he has no plans of stepping down after coming under fire following reports that the Department of Justice is investigating him for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor and a possible violation of sex trafficking laws.In a text exchange with The Hill, the Florida Republican said rumors he plans to resign from his office are “false” and it is “very safe” to say he doesn’t have any intention to do so.The New York Times first reported the investigation was taking place on Tuesday evening, with a second...…by - 04/02/21 1:25 PM ET✕Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) told The Hill on Friday he has no plans of stepping down after coming under fire following reports that the Department of Justice is investigating him for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor and a possible violation of sex trafficking laws.In a text exchange with The Hill, the Florida Republican said rumors he plans to resign from his office are “false” and it is “very safe” to say he doesn’t have any intention to do so.The New York Times first reported the investigation was taking place on Tuesday evening, with a second...WW…

by Juliegrace Brufke and Mike Lillis - 04/02/21 6:13 PM ET✕A defiant Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) says he has no plans to resign from Congress amid a federal investigation into whether he paid women — and a 17-year-old girl — for sexual favors.Yet behind the scenes, a growing number of Gaetz’s Republican colleagues are predicting his days on Capitol Hill are growing short. “In reality, yes, he won’t last long,” one member told The Hill on Friday. The forecasts seem to be based on some combination of political pragmatism and wishful thinking.Gaetz, who stands among the fiercest...…by Juliegrace Brufke and Mike Lillis - 04/02/21 6:13 PM ET✕A defiant Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) says he has no plans to resign from Congress amid a federal investigation into whether he paid women — and a 17-year-old girl — for sexual favors.Yet behind the scenes, a growing number of Gaetz’s Republican colleagues are predicting his days on Capitol Hill are growing short. “In reality, yes, he won’t last long,” one member told The Hill on Friday. The forecasts seem to be based on some combination of political pragmatism and wishful thinking.Gaetz, who stands among the fiercest...WW…

by - 04/02/21 11:32 AM ET✕A senior staffer in embattled GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz’s office resigned on Friday following reports the Florida Republican is under investigation for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor and a possible violation of sex trafficking laws, according to a GOP source.Luke Ball formerly served as Gaetz’s communications director.NBC News first reported the resignation.Gaetz has vehemently denied the allegations lodged against him, stating that he and his family have been targeted in an extortion scheme by a former Department of Justice official.The official has...…by - 04/02/21 11:32 AM ET✕A senior staffer in embattled GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz’s office resigned on Friday following reports the Florida Republican is under investigation for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor and a possible violation of sex trafficking laws, according to a GOP source.Luke Ball formerly served as Gaetz’s communications director.NBC News first reported the resignation.Gaetz has vehemently denied the allegations lodged against him, stating that he and his family have been targeted in an extortion scheme by a former Department of Justice official.The official has...WW…

by - 04/09/21 5:07 PM ET✕A bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers are pushing for legislative action to combat the uptick in hate crimes seen in the United States.In the latest calls for action to be taken to prevent racially motivated crimes, lawmakers introduced the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act on Thursday.The legislation looks to improve the mechanism for reporting hate crimes, providing grants through the Department of Justice to state and local law enforcement to enhance their systems of providing hate crime data to the relevant national systems such as the FBI. The bill would also...…by - 04/09/21 5:07 PM ET✕A bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers are pushing for legislative action to combat the uptick in hate crimes seen in the United States.In the latest calls for action to be taken to prevent racially motivated crimes, lawmakers introduced the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act on Thursday.The legislation looks to improve the mechanism for reporting hate crimes, providing grants through the Department of Justice to state and local law enforcement to enhance their systems of providing hate crime data to the relevant national systems such as the FBI. The bill would also...WW…

by Juliegrace Brufke and Mike Lillis - 03/31/21 5:33 PM ET✕In four years on Capitol Hill, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has experienced a meteoric rise to national prominence — one fueled by a close alliance with former President Trump, a penchant for political theatrics and a no-apologies brand of conservatism that’s made him a darling of the right-wing cable outlets.Yet this week, facing a federal investigation into allegations of a sexual relationship with an underage girl, Gaetz is finding himself in an unusual spot: on the ropes and virtually alone.Few of Gaetz’s GOP colleagues are coming...…by Juliegrace Brufke and Mike Lillis - 03/31/21 5:33 PM ET✕In four years on Capitol Hill, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has experienced a meteoric rise to national prominence — one fueled by a close alliance with former President Trump, a penchant for political theatrics and a no-apologies brand of conservatism that’s made him a darling of the right-wing cable outlets.Yet this week, facing a federal investigation into allegations of a sexual relationship with an underage girl, Gaetz is finding himself in an unusual spot: on the ropes and virtually alone.Few of Gaetz’s GOP colleagues are coming...WW…

by - 03/29/21 5:06 PM ET✕House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is calling on Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to reject efforts to contest the results of Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, arguing that unseating Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R) would be a partisan attempt to overturn a legitimate election outcome.In a letter sent to Pelosi on Monday, McCarthy noted that the election has been certified, a recount of the narrowly won race has already taken place and Miller-Meeks has been seated.“All votes have been counted, and Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks won her...…by - 03/29/21 5:06 PM ET✕House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is calling on Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to reject efforts to contest the results of Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, arguing that unseating Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R) would be a partisan attempt to overturn a legitimate election outcome.In a letter sent to Pelosi on Monday, McCarthy noted that the election has been certified, a recount of the narrowly won race has already taken place and Miller-Meeks has been seated.“All votes have been counted, and Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks won her...WW…

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey slammed President Friday as a Rust Belt-crushing initiative that would not only “destroy” American jobs, but “suffocate” them while raising the cost of living in the United States. Morrisey — who represents a state where coal is a key component to its economy — argued that building a net-zero emissions economy by 2050 isn’t viable and could have the opposite effect on job creation in the manufacturing sector and the overall cost of living that the administration is aiming to accomplish. “Going to nearly or 100-percent wind and solar...…West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey slammed President Friday as a Rust Belt-crushing initiative that would not only “destroy” American jobs, but “suffocate” them while raising the cost of living in the United States. Morrisey — who represents a state where coal is a key component to its economy — argued that building a net-zero emissions economy by 2050 isn’t viable and could have the opposite effect on job creation in the manufacturing sector and the overall cost of living that the administration is aiming to accomplish. “Going to nearly or 100-percent wind and solar...WW…