Anna Paulina Luna says she’s ‘very confident’ votes are there to expel Cherfilus-McCormick

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After leading the effort to force the resignation of former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., one House Republican has her sights set on another target. “I’m very confident that the votes to expel Sheila [Cherfilus-McCormick] are there,” Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., told Fox News Digital in an … Read more

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales officially resign from Congress, avoiding expected expulsion votes

Washington — Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales officially submitted their resignation letters to the House clerk on Tuesday, avoiding expected votes to expel them from Congress over allegations of sexual misconduct.  Swalwell has been accused of sexual assault in recent days, allegations that prompted him to end his campaign for governor … Read more

Congress returns with Iran war, DHS shutdown and expulsion votes on the agenda

Washington — Lawmakers are returning to Washington this week from a two-week break to face major developments in the war with Iran, a lingering Department of Homeland Security shutdown and possible expulsion votes for some of their own members.  Congress has been away from Washington since well before President Trump threatened that a “whole civilization … Read more

Fallout from Eric Swalwell scandal grows as lawmakers eye House expulsion votes

The political crisis surrounding Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California is rapidly escalating into a broader bipartisan showdown that could reshape the makeup of the House. Swalwell, who is running for governor of California, is facing multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including from a former staffer who alleged he sexually assaulted her. He has denied the … Read more

Trump impeachment and RFK Jr. votes loom as Sen. Bill Cassidy fights for political survival

COVINGTON, La. — Sen. Bill Cassidy knows Republican voters won’t forget his decision to convict President Donald Trump in the Jan. 6 impeachment trial. But whether Cassidy is re-elected to another term in Louisiana this year may depend on whether they are willing to forgive him. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access … Read more

Key committee votes to exempt oil and gas activity in Gulf of Mexico from Endangered Species Act

Key committee votes to exempt oil and gas activity in Gulf of Mexico from Endangered Species Act – CBS News Watch CBS News The Endangered Species Committee voted Tuesday to exempt oil and gas activity in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act protections. CBS News’ Shanelle Kaul has more. Source link

Top Republican in North Carolina Senate concedes race decided by 23 votes

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Top Republican in the North Carolina Senate Phil Berger conceded his GOP primary race Tuesday after a second recount left him behind by a mere 23 votes, ending Berger’s long hold on the Triad-area seat and setting up a leadership shake-up in a key battleground state. “While … Read more

Dems vow to force weekly Iran war votes after GOP blocks latest move to curb Trump

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Republicans again didn’t budge against Senate Democrats’ bid to handcuff President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran. Senate Democrats again forced a vote on a war powers resolution to rein in Trump’s military authority in Iran, which Senate Republicans again blocked. It’s also been less than … Read more

N.C. Senate’s top Republican concedes in primary decided by 23 votes

The top Republican in the North Carolina Senate conceded to his challenger Tuesday in a razor-thin primary race despite having President Donald Trump’s endorsement. Phil Berger, the state Senate president pro tempore for the past 15 years, congratulated his opponent, Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, in a race that went to a recount. “While this … Read more