Hunter Biden defies a Republican congressional subpoena
Hunter Biden defied a congressional subpoena to appear privately for a deposition before Republican investigators who have been digging into his business dealings.
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ACTION 8 UPDATE: U.S. Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Tuberville ends blockade
The U.S. Senate in a single stroke Tuesday approved about 425 military promotions after Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) ended a monthslong blockade of nominations over his opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville says he’s ending blockade of most military nominees
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) said Tuesday he is ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, clearing the way for hundreds to be approved.
U.S. House expels New York Congressman George Santos
For only the sixth time in history, the U.S. House has expelled one of its members.
Biden signs a bill averting a government shutdown for now, with Israel and Ukraine aid still stalled
President Joe Biden signed a temporary spending bill a day before a potential government shutdown, pushing a fight with congressional Republicans over the federal budget into the new year, as wartime aid for Ukraine and Israel remains stalled.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Former state lawmaker Dick Brewbaker enters District 2 Congressional race
Republican former state lawmaker Dick Brewbaker of Montgomey has qualified for the 2nd District Congressional race.
Republican senators are meeting with Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville to urge him to stop blocking military nominations
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville said he’s open to negotiating an end to his blockade of almost 400 military nominees after meeting with fellow Republican senators.
Senate sidesteps Tuberville’s hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Senate confirmed three top military officers on Thursday — including the first female member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff — as bipartisan frustration swirled around Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) for blocking hundreds more nominees.
Republicans confront U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville over military holds
Republican senators angrily challenged Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) on his blockade of almost 400 military officers, taking over the Senate floor for hours to call for individual confirmation votes after a monthslong stalemate.
Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer’s withdrawal
U.S. House Republicans chose Rep. Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) as their latest nominee for House speaker late Tuesday.
