Author: Ryan King, Washington Examiner

The Wednesday evening vote on whether to overturn Washington, D.C.’s overhaul of its century-old criminal code divided Senate Democrats and united Republicans in a striking display of how public safety continues to be a politically sensitive issue ahead of the 2024 elections. In an 81-14 vote, the resolution cleared the Senate, with 31 Democrats and…

A resolution championed by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) calling for the United States to withdraw its troops from Syria failed to clear the House. The measure was shot down on Wednesday in a 103-321 vote. Forty-seven Republicans and 56 Democrats voted in favor of Gaetz’s War Powers Resolution Act, which would have directed President Joe…

A major data breach of DC Health Link has exposed the personal information of lawmakers and staff, the House’s chief administrative officer informed members on Wednesday. The size and scope of the breach were not immediately clear, but the FBI believes data from hundreds of members and House staffers were stolen. CLICK HERE TO READ…

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis quipped Wednesday about smuggling Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic into Florida amid a COVID-19 rule blocking him from entry. “You know, there’s something called natural immunity, which the CDC didn’t want to recognize, but we all know is a fact of life. And so he poses zero risk to the United…

House Republicans are maneuvering to advance a bill that would authorize the federal government to continue making interest payments even if the debt ceiling is hit. The House House Ways and Means Committee is poised to consider legislation Thursday dubbed the “Default Prevention Act” from Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) that would outline federal payment priorities…

The Biden White House is adding two aides to its Office of Legislative Affairs team to fill vacancies amid recent criticisms of its handling of congressional affairs. Ashley Jones, who worked as special assistant for President Joe Biden since the dawn of his administration, will replace Shuwanza Goff, a top aide for legislative affairs who…

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) indicated that he has no immediate plans to visit Ukraine after receiving an invite from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky welcomed McCarthy to visit the war-torn nation half a world away as other members of Congress have done, suggesting that it would help inform his political positions on Ukraine. In…

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) made an offer to go on Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s show amid their row over the Jan. 6 security footage. Revealing that he has been invited on the show, Schumer conditioned that Carlson must fess up about “lying” to his viewers regarding the Capitol riot and 2020 elections.…

Former Maryland GOP Gov. Larry Hogan begrudgingly left open the possibility of backing Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for president despite their profound differences. Fresh off his bowing out of consideration for the 2024 GOP primary, Hogan reiterated his long-standing staunch opposition to former President Donald Trump reclaiming the party nod and underscored that “DeSantis would…

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced Tuesday he will join Republicans in backing a resolution to overturn a controversial Washington, D.C., crime law. Republicans sought to put Democrats in the hot seat with the resolution, but last week President Joe Biden came out in support, rankling some within his party and seemingly prompting the…