Kevin McCarthy ousted as Speaker of the House after Matt Gaetz pushes vote
The congressman temporarily leading the House of Representatives as interim speaker is a top ally of Kevin McCarthy, who was ousted Tuesday from the speaker’s chair. Rep. Patrick McHenry of North…
Former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson defends herself in first post-testimony TV interview
CNN — Cassidy Hutchinson, the former Trump White House aide who delivered bombshell testimony to the House committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, defended the anecdotes she recounted under oath…
Biden unveils a new White House Office of Gun Safety
CNN — President Joe Biden on Friday unveiled a new White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, a step he said was part of an effort “to send a clear…
White House no longer deploying team to Detroit this week amid UAW strike
CNN — Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su and White House senior adviser Gene Sperling are no longer deploying to Detroit this week, a White House official said, and instead will…
House Republicans finalize deal on short-term funding bill, but major hurdles remain to avoid shutdown
Washington CNN — House Republicans are moving ahead with a plan to temporarily fund the government while beefing up border security – a proposal that is dead on arrival in…
White House focused on McCarthy’s impeachment whip count
CNN — As House Republicans’ impeachment drumbeat grows louder, White House officials are focused on whether House Speaker Kevin McCarthy can summon enough votes to open a formal impeachment inquiry…
Opinion: Why isn’t the House Judiciary Committee looking into red flags about Clarence Thomas?
Editor’s Note: Dean Obeidallah, a former attorney, is the host of SiriusXM radio’s daily program “The Dean Obeidallah Show.” Follow him @DeanObeidallah@masto.ai. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his…
House Republicans subpoena four individuals involved in Hunter Biden criminal probe
CNN — House Republicans issued four subpoenas to Department of Justice and Internal Revenue Service personnel involved in the ongoing criminal investigation into Hunter Biden on Monday, as they continue…
Tiny troubles: Toddler infiltrates White House grounds
Washington CNN — A tiny intruder infiltrated White House grounds Tuesday, prompting a swift response from the US Secret Service. Anthony Guglielmi, chief of communications for the Secret Service, said…
House hearing on UFOs: Officials and lawmakers push for more government transparency
CNN — Three retired military veterans testified Wednesday at a House hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena – commonly known as UFOs – warning that the sightings are a national security…