Congress

EXCLUSIVE: Biden pardon won’t shield Fauci if he lies to Congress, Comer says

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Sen. Ron Johnson blasts Fauci as ‘grossly dishonest’ over COVID pandemic Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., condemns Dr. Anthony Fauci as a ‘megalomaniac’ and ‘infamous villain’ following the release of his private diary entries. Johnson alleges Fauci knowingly funded gain-of-function research, contradicted himself on COVID-19’s origin, pushed experimental vaccines over early treatments, and oversaw devastating lockdown … Read more

America’s debt is skyrocketing. Why isn’t Congress doing anything about it?

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“A billion here, a billion there, pretty soon you’re talking real money.” That famous quote, once attributed to the late Republican Sen. Everett Dirksen in the mid-20th century, is of unknown origin. But when it comes to Congress and spending, the point still holds. The United States government is shoveling money out the door at … Read more

Trump, Congress and world leaders to honor the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in Washington

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WASHINGTON — World leaders, President Donald Trump and officials in Washington will pay their respects Tuesday to Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly at age 71 this month and was one of the most prominent and influential lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Two days of funeral services begin Tuesday in Washington and will continue Wednesday … Read more

Exposed Fauci diary shows he estimated COVID-19 death rate to be much lower than what he told Congress

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Entries from early 2020 in a now-exposed personal diary kept by Dr. Anthony Fauci during the COVID-19 pandemic show that he privately estimated the death rate from the illness was significantly lower than what he told Congress under oath only weeks later. Fauci, 85, has come under … Read more

Kornacki: Which states Democrats ‘have to win’ for control of Congress

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Marco Rubio describes Trump’s military strategy with Iran as a ‘head for an eye’ 20:42 Sen. Mark Kelly says the U.S. government should be ‘more proactive’ about AI scams 09:43 Amb. Mike Waltz says military has ‘everything that it needs’ … Read more

A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump’s new tariffs

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NEW YORK — The Trump administration has imposed double-digit tariffs on more than 60 countries, using a legal justification that permits the president to levy import taxes and other sanctions against countries found to engage in “unjustifiable,” “unreasonable” or “discriminatory” trade practices. The new tariffs announced in recent days take effect just as temporary 10% … Read more

From locker rooms to Congress: Jay Feely latest athlete seeking to take lessons in leadership to Capitol Hill

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Ex-NFL kicker Jay Feely wins Arizona GOP primary Former NFL kicker Jay Feely, R-Ariz., celebrates his congressional primary win, setting up a unique general election battle against Democrat Dr. Amish Shah, his former New York Jets team doctor. Feely outlines their fundamental political differences, criticizing Shah’s support for single-payer healthcare, abolishing capitalism, and the Green … Read more

Succession: Why Congress has no clear plan when lawmakers can’t serve

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) and former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) have a lot in common. Both have long spells of absences from Capitol Hill due to health. Kean was out for months this winter and spring. But until he returned in June, no one … Read more

Oil prices surge as Congress splits on Iran war votes: From the Politics Desk

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Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, we examine how the escalating Iran … Read more

House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress

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Washington — The House on Wednesday passed a bill placing some limits on congressional stock trading, but the lack of tougher restrictions and the inclusion of a voter ID provision complicated its support among Democrats.  Lawmakers approved the bill in a 232 to 198 vote, with 13 Democrats voting with all Republicans in favor.  The … Read more