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January 23, 2023 | Samantha Flom
Jeffries Nominates Schiff, Swalwell for Intelligence Committee Despite McCarthy’s Vows of Removal
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has nominated Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) for seats on the House Intelligence Committee, despite Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) repeated promises to keep them off that panel. In the last Congress, Schiff served as chairman of the committee. Swalwell was also a member. “I write today […]
January 12, 2023 | Beau Davidson
Sheriff McCarthy Is In Town
Kevin McCarthy, the former GOP Minority Leader, has been elected Speaker of the House on the 15th attempt and set a new tone for the 118th Congress, making concessions to obstinate members of his own party. But what will the McCarthy Era accomplish?
January 9, 2023 | NTD Newsroom
California Today Full Broadcast (Jan. 9)
California is still storming away, leaving flooded roads and falling trees in Northern California. Authorities say there are now 12 fatalities. What does declaring a state of emergency mean for the state? How will it affect homeowners? An emergency management expert explains the ins and outs of the policy and what kind of insurance there […]
January 9, 2023 | Tom Ozimek
Here Are the 7 Conservative Bills Guaranteed a House Vote After Speakership Fight
Tough negotiations in Congress that on Saturday ended with Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) taking the gavel as House speaker have led to a series of compromises, including seven conservative bills that are guaranteed to be put to a vote. McCarthy had to make numerous concessions to win over a holdout group of populist Republicans, including […]
January 5, 2023 | Steve Lance
Capitol Report (Jan. 5): Biden to Make First Trip to Southern Border; McCarthy Bid for Speaker Enters Day 3, New Nominations Emerging
President Joe Biden is finally set to visit the border. He gave his answer on what took so long and announced a new immigration program Thursday. Thursday marks Day 3 of multiple rounds of votes, and no speaker is running the House of Representatives yet. Another name is in the race, as well as a surprising stray vote […]
January 4, 2023 | Ryan Morgan
Democrat Rep. Ted Lieu Warns of ‘Consequences’ From Speakership Delays
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus, weighed in on the continued delays in selecting the next speaker of the House, saying the wait will have “real-world consequences” for members of Congress. The House has held six votes on Tuesday and Wednesday to select the next speaker, but in each case, the […]