Tag: Republicans

Bragg Says ‘Unprecedented’ House GOP Probe ‘Serves Only to Hinder’ Prosecutors

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg denied congressional Republicans’ claims of political bias over the weekend, accusing the lawmakers of undermining his office’s investigation of former President Donald Trump. “We evaluate cases in our jurisdiction based on the facts, the law, and the evidence,” Bragg said in a March 25 statement posted to his Twitter account….


House Republicans Say SVB Rescue Should Not Benefit China: Letter

The U.S. government’s rescue of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) should not benefit the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), House Republicans wrote in a letter to President Joe Biden. GOP lawmakers requested an investigation into the CCP’s position in SVB, the California-based financial institution that collapsed earlier this month, and determine how the federal government’s company restructuring…


House Republicans Say SVB Rescue Should Not Benefit China

The U.S. government’s rescue of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) shouldn’t benefit the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), House Republicans wrote in a letter to President Joe Biden. Republican lawmakers requested an investigation into the CCP’s position in SVB, the California-based financial institution that collapsed earlier this month, and determine how the federal government’s company restructuring could…


House Republicans Say SVB Rescue Shouldn’t Benefit China

The U.S. government’s rescue of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) shouldn’t benefit the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), House Republicans said in a letter to President Joe Biden. Republican lawmakers requested an investigation into the CCP’s position in SVB, the California-based financial institution that collapsed earlier this month, to determine if the federal government’s restructuring of the…


Trump Responds to Speculation That DeSantis Could Be His 2024 Running Mate

Former President Donald Trump over the weekend responded to speculation that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis could be a potential 2024 running mate amid an escalating war of words between the two. During a Newsmax interview on Saturday, the 45th president was asked about whether he considered the Republican governor to be his vice president. “No,…


Kari Lake Says She’s Seriously Considering Another Run for Office After Looking at Polls

Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake said she is “seriously” considering running for Senate in Arizona after seeing the polling results. When commentator Charlie Kirk asked about a possible Senate run, Lake said she is still focusing on her election-related lawsuit. Last week, the Arizona state Supreme Court took up portions of her suit. “I don’t know politically…


McConnell Released From Inpatient Therapy Weeks After Concussion

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has been released home after completing inpatient physical therapy at a rehabilitation facility, following a concussion he suffered earlier this month. The 81-year-old senator had a fall at a private dinner for the Senate Leadership Fund, a Republican super PAC, on March 8 at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington. After the fall, McConnell was admitted to…


House Republicans Insist on Information From Bragg’s Office on Trump Indictment

House Republicans sent another letter to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Saturday, requesting the latter to provide more information about the potential indictment against former president Donald Trump. “We reiterate the request in our March 20 letter and ask that you comply in full as soon as possible but no later than March 31,…


US Needs Better Missile Interception Capabilities, Experts Say

Former defense officials joined members of Congress to express concern that the United States is lagging in its missile defense capabilities, leaving the nation vulnerable to attacks from countries such as Russia, China, and North Korea. Speaking at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on Friday, officials argued in favor of a renewed…


South Dakota Bans Left-Favoring Ranked Choice Voting

South Dakota outlawed Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), which purportedly favors the left and works against conservative candidates. Conservatives in the state legislature scored a major win on March 22 by becoming the first state this year to ban ranked choice voting in elections, with Idaho potentially following suit, reported The Federalist. “Ranked-Choice Voting will never…