In a Congress riven by partisan splits, the shared anxiety over China’s stealthy balloon surveillance program and the reach of Beijing’s global military provided an unusual opening for bipartisan agreement.
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House Republicans vote to oust Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar from major committee
The Somali-born Muslim has apologized for 2019 remarks widely seen as antisemitic.
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Santos temporarily steps down from House panels amid ethics issues
Santos has faced numerous calls for his resignation and is facing multiple investigations by prosecutors over his personal and campaign finances and lies about his resume and family background.
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House panel zeroes in on TikTok app over security fear
The implications of this new scrutiny – part of a broadening congressional review of U.S. engagement with China – are unclear.
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Biden to deliver State of the Union after accepting McCarthy’s ‘kind invitation’
McCarthy, in both his letter and on social media, described a “solemn obligation” to invite the president to provide his update on the state of the country.
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Another View: McCarthy’s House rules could weaken ethics oversight
In its first act, the House has moved to make it harder to investigate corruption by its members. So much for a ‘government that is held accountable.’
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Maine’s Democratic representatives criticize Republican moves in U.S. House
Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree opposed a number of measures pushed by the new congressional majority.
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Commentary: New Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is ready for his moment
Nancy Pelosi’s successor in the House is showing he is adept at delivering a message that resonates with the base and beyond.
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New York Republicans say Rep. Santos should resign, has ‘disgraced’ House
The new congressman from Long Island, who lied about his resume and family heritage, flatly rejected the call to resign, saying, ‘I will not.’
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House Republicans to launch investigations into FBI, China
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol is no more, and Republicans have no plans to revive it, vowing instead to take a closer look at the actions of law enforcement.