Author: Juliegrace Brufke, Washington Examiner

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) revealed on Thursday that his panel will hold a hearing on the Biden administration’s border policies. The hearing, slated to take place the week of Feb. 6, is expected to include testimony from Chief Patrol Agents Gregory Bovino, Jason Owens, and Gloria Chavez, as well as acting Chief…

Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) is preparing to launch by the end of the month a caucus that pushes back on the “woke” policy stances of the far Left. The Indiana Republican, who previously chaired the Republican Study Committee and played a key role in crafting party messaging during the last Congress, has been outspoken on…

Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) is raking in endorsements for his recently announced Senate bid, with House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX) becoming the latest members to back him in the race. Banks, the former chairman of the Republican Study Committee and a close ally of former President Donald Trump,…

Embattled Rep. George Santos (R-NY) was selected for a spot on the Small Business Committee on Wednesday despite colleagues’ concerns over him serving on panels after it came to light he fabricated large parts of his backstory. Santos has come under fire from members on both sides of the aisle after appearing to lie about…

Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) is jumping into the race to replace outgoing Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) in 2024. Banks, who rose to prominence as chairman of the Republican Study Committee and one of former President Donald Trump’s most vocal allies, told the Washington Examiner he is looking to bring a fresh brand of conservatism to…

Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) has built a public profile as chairman of the Republican Study Committee, Congress’s largest bloc of conservative lawmakers. Now, Banks is considering trying for another role across the Capitol — Indiana’s open Senate seat. Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) is giving up the Senate seat in 2024 after a single six-year term…

Speaker Kevin McCarthy is calling for Congress to investigate President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents following reports the information was stored in an unsecured office at the Penn Biden Center and at his home in Wilmington, Delaware. The California Republican said the new select subcommittee on the weaponization of the federal government could handle…

Amid growing calls for embattled freshman Rep. George Santos (R-NY) to step down, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) stood by the New York Republican’s decision to remain in Congress. Santos has come under fire for fabricating large parts of his background, apparently including his education, work history, finances, and religion. He has also been accused of…

Four of Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) conservative defectors during his heated floor battle to get the gavel were selected by the GOP Steering Committee to serve on “A” committees on Wednesday. Reps. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) and Michael Cloud (R-TX) are slated to serve on the powerful House Appropriations Committee, while Reps. Byron Donalds (R-FL) and…

Embattled freshman GOP Rep. George Santos (NY) told reporters he will not step down after the Nassau County Republican Committee and Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY) called for his resignation on Wednesday. “I will not,” he said when asked if we would relinquish his seat. Santos has come under fire after admitting he fabricated large portions…