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Senate Republicans introduce bill to crack down on Palestine ‘martyr payments’

Senate Republicans have introduced legislation aimed at cracking down on foreign banks that knowingly facilitate "martyr payments" by the Palestinian Authority to families of terrorists.

December 6, 2021

Former Trump DOJ official postpones last-chance deposition due to medical condition

Former Trump Department of Justice official Jeffrey Clark has postponed his scheduled deposition before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol due to a medical condition, the committee announced Friday.

December 3, 2021

Nikki Haley laments Biden’s America, plots Republican course during GOP award remarks

Nikki Haley, who served in the Trump administration as ambassador to the United Nations, said Thursday the Biden presidency has been "the greatest gift to America's enemies since Jimmy Carter." She advised Republicans to "hunker down, and focus on what matters" as the GOP looks to 2024.

December 2, 2021

‘Last-ditch attempt’: Jan. 6 committee gives ex-Trump official final shot before House contempt vote

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot announced on Wednesday that it is extending a final opportunity for former Trump Department of Justice official Jeffrey Clark to comply with its probe, before sending its recommendation for contempt of Congress to the full House.

December 1, 2021

Lawmakers fume over U.S. pandemic relief funds pilfered by crime gangs in China, Russia

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill demanded hearings into fraud in the government's coronavirus unemployment benefit program after hearing that crime syndicates in China, Russia and other adversary nations pocketed tens of billions of dollars.

November 30, 2021

Trump ally Mark Meadows cooperating with House Jan. 6 probe

Former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows struck a deal to cooperate with the congressional probe into the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and plans appear for a deposition, the House select committee announced Tuesday.

November 30, 2021

NDAA stalls on Senate floor as end-of-year pressure builds

Senate Republicans on Monday blocked forward progress on the long-stalled defense policy bill as the chamber careens toward the end of the year with no sign of an agreement on the must-pass legislation in sight.

November 29, 2021

House Jan. 6 committee tees up contempt charges for another Trump ally

The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol plans to vote Wednesday on recommending criminal contempt of Congress charges against former Trump Department of Justice official Jeffrey Clark.

November 29, 2021

Bipartisan U.S. delegation meets with Taiwanese president in unannounced visit

A bipartisan group of five House lawmakers met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday in an effort to reaffirm U.S. support for the self-governed island, prompting fresh objections from China.

November 26, 2021

CIA director warned Russia of ‘consequences’ if ‘Havana syndrome’ links found

CIA Director William J. Burns warned Russian intelligence officials that they would face "consequences" if they are behind the rash of unexplained health incidents known as "Havana syndrome" plaguing U.S. spies and diplomats around the globe.

November 24, 2021

Lindell comes up short on election claims before the Supreme Court

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell came up short in delivering on his promise to file evidence before the Supreme Court that China hacked the 2020 presidential election.

November 24, 2021

Jan. 6 committee subpoenas leaders of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol named the leaders of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys in a new round of subpoenas issued Tuesday.

November 23, 2021

Biden, first lady celebrate early Thanksgiving with troops at Fort Bragg

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden joined service members in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on Monday for an early Thanksgiving celebration to thank troops and their families for their service.

November 22, 2021

Jan. 6 committee issues new round of subpoenas targeting Trump allies

The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol issued a new round of subpoenas Monday that targeted Trump ally Roger Stone and far-right radio host Alex Jones.

November 22, 2021

Jan. 6 committee pleads for urgent release of Trump White House documents

The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol told a federal appeals court on Monday that further delay in releasing former President Donald Trump's White House records "would inflict a serious constitutional injury" on the committee and interfere with its "legislative duty."

November 22, 2021