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Senate approves Biden’s pick Granholm to head Energy Department

The U.S. Senate approved President Joe Biden’s nominee, former Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm, on Thursday to serve as secretary of the Department of Energy.

Marshall Means A More Trump-Like U.S. Senator For Kansas Than Roberts, And Maybe Less Clout

Roger Marshall’s unflinching support of former President Donald Trump helped him vault over a crowded field of Republican hopefuls in the race to succeed longtime Kansas U.S. Senator Pat Roberts.

Democrat party chair race reveals Democratic divisions

The race to elect Nevada Democrats’ next leader has offered a rare public glimpse into internal struggles over the makeup and trajectory of the state’s party ahead of a crucial midterm election next year

Sen. Lindsey Graham to Newsmax TV: ‘I Don’t Think Biden’s in Charge’

President Joe Biden was a moderate senator, but the administration implementing all these progressive policies in his first weeks in office shows it just is not him in charge, according to Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Newsmax TV.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Decorates Hall Outside Her Office After Dem Rep. Puts Up Trans Flag (VIDEO)

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is having a hallway war with her Democrat neighbor Rep. Marie Newman.

Xavier Becerra Refused to Name Even One Abortion Restriction He Could Support

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra refused to answer questions about his radical pro-abortion views during his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday and could not name even one abortion restriction he could support.

Democrats Accept 2 of 286 Amendments Sought by Republicans for $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Stimulus Bill

Republicans have criticized Democrats for continuing to push their pandemic stimulus package while accepting little to no Republican input. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Wednesday out of 286 amendments proposed by Republicans for the $1.9 trillion spending package, only two were accepted.

Biden Revokes 7 Trump Executive Orders, Offers No Explanation

President Joe Biden revoked seven executive orders on Feb. 24 issued by President Donald Trump between 2017 and 2021. The White House offered no explanation for the revocation in its formal press release.

CIA Nominee Says He Cut Ties With Chinese Propaganda Group as President of Foreign Policy Think Tank

President Joe Biden’s nominee for CIA director spoke candidly on Wednesday about the Chinese government’s authoritarian bent, and its use of front groups to influence U.S. policy towards Beijing.

Harris Won’t Overrule Senate Parliamentarian on Minimum Wage, White House Chief of Staff Says

Vice President Kamala Harris will not attempt to overrule the Senate parliamentarian if she rules that a federal minimum wage increase cannot be enacted through a process known as budget reconciliation, according to White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain.

Biden Revokes Trump Immigration Restriction Issued Amid Pandemic

President Joe Biden late Wednesday issued a proclamation to revoke an immigration restriction issued by former President Donald Trump in 2020 amid the CCP virus pandemic.

Biden Administration Continues Holding Migrant Children in Border Patrol Custody

The Biden Administration faces increasing criticism for holding unaccompanied migrant children in Border Patrol custody–some longer than the legal 72-hour limit.

Biden CIA nominee Burns to focus on ‘authoritarian adversary’ China

U.S. President Joe Biden’s nominee to be director of the CIA, William Burns, is expected to sail through his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, with discussion largely focused on challenges from China and Russia and threats from international hacking networks.

Biden’s CIA Nominee Has Close Ties to Communist China

President Joe Biden’s nominee to run the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William Burns, has a history of cooperation organizations linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

‘Kids in Cages’ Jeers Hide Joe Biden’s ‘Extraction Migration’ Policy

Biden’s officials have been broadcasting their desire to refocus the DHS and USCIS on helping to extract more migrants from Central America for the U.S. economy.

Ga. State Senate Votes 35-18 To Mandate Voter ID For Mail-In Ballots

The Georgia State Senate passed an important measure to prevent voting fraud with absentee ballots. The bill was sent to the state House for consideration after it passed the state Senate in a 35-to-18 vote Tuesday.

Rep. Bill Johnson: Democrat Efforts to Censor Dissident Media ‘Eerily Similar’ to Communist China

Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH) said that Democrat efforts to censor dissident media are “eerily similar” to communist China’s on Wednesday during the House Committee hearing on “Fanning the Flames: Disinformation and Extremism in the Media.”

Liz Cheney Attacks Trump’s “America First” Foreign Policy

House Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) blasted Donald Trump’s “America First” foreign policy during a speech on Tuesday.

House Democrats Want Biden to Give Up Sole Authority to Launch Nuclear Weapons

Several dozen House Democrats signed a letter asking President Joe Biden to give up his sole authority to launch nuclear weapons and “consider modifying” the command and control of the U.S. nuclear forces.

Rep. Clyde Appeals $5,000 Fine for Avoiding Pelosi’s Metal Detectors

Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.) said Feb. 24 he’s appealing to the House Ethics Committee the $5,000 fine he was assessed earlier this year for refusing to go through metal detectors blocking access to the House chamber.

Pence Praises Trump During Meeting With Republicans

Former Vice President Mike Pence praised former President Donald Trump during a meeting with congressional Republicans this week, according to one of the lawmakers present.

McCarthy, Cheney Clash Over Whether Trump Should Speak at CPAC

Two of the top Republicans in the House of Representatives disagree about whether President Donald Trump should speak at the largest annual conservative conference this weekend.

Widow of Texas Congressman Who Died of COVID-19 Complications Runs for His Vacant Seat

Susan Wright, the widow of Rep. Ron Wright (R-Texas), the first sitting Congressman to die due to COVID-19 complications, announced Wednesday that she will run to fill the seat left vacant by his death.

Democratic House Leader Says Majority Has Never Embraced Socialism

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.), a member of the House Democratic leadership, said that attempts to characterize Democrats as socialists is inaccurate and an attempt by Republicans to push voters away.

House Democrats to Challenge Seating of Iowa GOP Rep. Miller-Meeks

Democrats on the House Administration Committee swept aside Republican objections to advance a challenge to Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks’s election to represent Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District.

Conservative Groups Launch Movement to Protect Children From Gender Identity Politics

A coalition of conservative groups is asking parents and lawmakers to join a movement that seeks to take gender identity and sexual orientation politics out of a child’s upbringing.

U.S. House plans vote on COVID-19 aid bill on Friday

The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on Friday on legislation to provide $1.9 trillion in new coronavirus relief, Representative Steny Hoyer, the chamber’s No. 2 Democrat, said.

Judge Blocks Enforcement of Biden’s Moratorium on Most Deportations

President Joe Biden’s administration cannot enforce a pause on most deportations until further notice, a federal judge ruled late Tuesday.

Big Business Endorses Biden Rescue Plan In Letter To Congress

A coalition of more than 150 corporate executives signed a letter endorsing President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus package

Let Them Fight: AOC Slams Biden Over Child Migrant Detention Facility

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is going after Joe Biden for reopening a Texas child migrant detention facility.

Elise Stefanik Calls for Andrew Cuomo to Resign After Former Aide Claims Sexual Harassment

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) on Wednesday called for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) to resign in the wake of twin scandals over his handing of data on coronavirus deaths in the state’s nursing homes and allegations of sexual harassment by a former aide.

Former Staffer Accuses Gov. Andrew Cuomo of Sexual Harassment

A former aide accused New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) of unwanted sexual advances in a blog post published Wednesday.

Pro-Trump Latina Takes On Rep. Adam Kinzinger

Former Trump Advisor hopes to unseat House Rep who voted for impeachment

Biden Executive Order Puts Oath Of Allegiance For Immigrants On Chopping Block

Foreigners hoping to become American citizens may no longer have to pledge allegiance to the US under the Biden administration

Critics: $1.9 Trillion COVID Bill Larded With Special-Interest Spending

Buried on page 305 of the $1.9 Trillion “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021” is a provision that awards federal employees with kids as much as $21,000 for each household to stay home.

House Republicans Ask FBI for Briefing on Rep. Swalwell’s Past Ties to Alleged CCP Spy

Over a dozen House Republicans on Wednesday sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray, asking to be briefed on Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) past ties to an alleged Chinese spy.

Trump Is Back in the ‘Political Arena,’ Says Sebastian Gorka

Former President Donald Trump is “back in the political arena” after going silent following Jan. 20, said his former political adviser, Sebastian Gorka.

US to Seek Seat at UN Human Rights Council, Undoing Trump Pullout

The Biden administration will run for a seat on the U.N. Human Rights Council, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Feb. 24, unwinding the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw from the body in 2018.

GOP Rep. Fred Upton Censured for Vote to Remove Marjorie Taylor Greene

Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) was censured for his vote weeks ago to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) from her committee assignments.

Supreme Court to Consider Trump-era Public Charge Rule That Biden May Dump

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the federal government’s appeal of a lower court decision against a Trump-era public-charge rule that requires prospective immigrants to be able to support themselves financially—while the Biden administration is considering rescinding the rule.

U.S. Supreme Court set to weigh Republican-backed voting restrictions

Fresh off an election in which former President Donald Trump made false claims of fraud, the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to ponder the legality of a restriction on early voting in Arizona that his fellow Republicans argued was needed to combat fraud.

“Let’s Get Rid of the War Criminals First”: Steve Bannon RIPS Liz Cheney after Her Latest Appearance (VIDEO)

“In the new Republican Party let’s get rid of the war criminals first. That would be your family.”

Biden’s HHS Pick Rachel Levine Advocates Sex Changes For Children

Rachel Levine, is an advocate of sex changes for kids and the drugging of children with puberty blockers.

GOP Lawmaker Launches Bill to Prevent Transfer of Gitmo Detainees to US

Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) has introduced a bill to prohibit the transfer or release into the United States of individuals detained at the U.S. facility in Guantanamo Bay, which is used to house suspected and convicted terrorists, and others believed to pose a major security risk.

Romney Thinks Trump Would Win 2024 GOP Nomination If He Ran for President

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) on Tuesday said he believes former President Donald Trump will be the Republican presidential nominee for the third time if he runs for president in 2024.

Stefanik Unveils Bill to Block Federal Funding for Colleges, Universities With CCP Links

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) on Tuesday introduced a bill that seeks to block federal funding for American colleges and universities that have links with the Chinese regime, a move she says will combat Beijing’s efforts to “undermine” the United States.

Morning Report: Farewell to a San Diego Special

After years of City Hall paralysis over how to police vacation rentals, the City Council on Tuesday voted 8-1 to approve City Council President Jen Campbell’s regulatory compromise.

‘Treacherous Research’: Lawmakers Demand Investigation Into National Institutes Of Health’s Relationship With Wuhan Lab

Biden says U.S., Canada to work toward achieving net zero emissions by 2050

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that he and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed to work toward achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

Democrats’ H.R. 1 Sets ‘Unconstitutional’ Limits on 1st Amendment: Free Speech Group

House Democrats’ massive voter registration and campaign procedure reform bill gives federal bureaucrats vast new power to control political speech

Pandemic aid to poorest countries critical to U.S. interests: Treasury nominee Adeyemo

Wally Adeyemo, President Joe Biden’s nominee for the No. 2 job at the U.S. Treasury, said it was critical to end the COVID-19 pandemic everywhere around the globe and doing so would require providing resources to some of the poorest countries.

Exclusive: Senators revive bill to combat Chinese censorship of U.S. companies

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators will revive legislation as soon as Wednesday to counter Chinese censorship in the United States, a new effort by Congress to hold Beijing accountable for its growing efforts to stifle criticism beyond its borders, Senator Jeff Merkley told Reuters.