Capitol Report (Feb. 2): Rep. Omar Voted Off House Foreign Affairs Committee; House Votes on Socialism

Steve Lance
By Steve Lance
February 2, 2023Capitol Report
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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) is booted off the Foreign Affairs Committee. Democrats say it’s a politically charged act of revenge, while Republicans say it’s about national security.

The House voted on a bill to condemn the horrors of socialism, with majorities on both sides of the aisle agreeing. But some lawmakers spoke against the resolution.

Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) joins us to discuss the House bill denouncing socialism. She also highlights the threats posed by the Chinese communist regime.

Hunter Biden is asking federal agencies to investigate the possible illegal handling of personal data on his infamous laptop. This marks the first time he’s acknowledged the laptop was really his.

An attorney for former President Donald Trump joins us to discuss President Joe Biden’s files. Find out how she compares the two discoveries of classified documents.

A comprehensive report on guns and crime has been released—the first from the federal government in over 20 years.