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House Ethics Committee Continues Matt Gaetz Probe
“The Republican-led House Ethics Committee has reached out to at least one witness as part of its investigation into GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz to schedule an interview in the coming…
Extra Bonus Quote of the Day
“This is the fourth debate, the fourth debate that you would be voted in the first 20 minutes as the most obnoxious blowhard in America.” — Chris Christie, quoted by…
The Fourth Republican Presidential Debate
Four candidates — Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie and Vivek Ramaswamy — will meet tonight for the fourth Republican presidential debate. Donald Trump is skipping the debate once again….
House Tees Up Censure Vote Against Jamaal Bowman
“The House is lining up a final vote to censure Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) for triggering a fire alarm after Republicans defeated a Democratic-led effort to block the measure,” Politico…
Republicans Block Ukraine Aid Bill
“Republicans on Wednesday blocked an emergency spending bill to fund the war in Ukraine, demanding strict new border restrictions in exchange and severely jeopardizing President Biden’s push to replenish the…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“Well, I think that he’s a pathetic figure in many ways in our history. But I also think it’s important not to minimize the damage that he did, because even…
Georgia Prosecutors to Call Key Trump Officials
“Fulton County prosecutors could call several senior officials who served in the Trump administration and Georgia’s top elected leaders as witnesses during the trial for their election interference case,” the…
Biden Asserts Authority to Seize Certain Drug Patents
“The Biden administration has determined that it has the authority to seize the patents of certain high-priced medicines, a move that could open the door to a more aggressive federal…
Mike Johnson Compares Himself to Moses at Christian Gala
“In a keynote speech to a gathering of Christian nationalist lawmakers Tuesday night, House Speaker Mike Johnson compared himself to Moses, leading the GOP conference — and America — through…
Six Fake Electors Indicted in Nevada
“A Nevada grand jury has indicted the six Republicans — including the chair of the Nevada Republican Party — who falsely pledged Nevada’s electoral votes to Donald Trump following the…
Former Nashville Mayor to Run for Congress
Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry (D) is running for Congress in Tennessee’s 7th congressional district, challenging incumbent Rep. Mark Green (R-TN), the Tennessean reports. Barry resigned from the office in…
The Gift of Political Wire
A Political Wire membership makes a fantastic gift — especially with an epic election year coming up. You can specify that the email announcing your gift be delivered on any…
Biden’s Job Approval Rating Hits New Low
A new CNN poll finds President Biden’s job approval rating at 37%, with 63% disapproving, a downtick that leaves him facing his worst numbers since taking office. That remains a…
Biden Says He Was Not Involved in Son’s Business
President Biden fired back against claims from House Republicans that he was involved in business dealings with his son and brother, telling reporters at the White House the GOP claims…
Eric Adams’ Approval Sinks to Record Low
A new Quinnipiac poll in New York City finds Mayor Eric Adams (D) with an upside down 28% to 58% job approval rating — the lowest job approval rating for…
U.S. Charges Four Russians with War Crimes
Associated Press: “The case marks the first prosecution against Russians in connection with atrocities during their war against Ukraine and is the first war crimes case involving the victimization of…
New Non-Profit News Site to Launch Next Month
Semafor: “A high-profile nonprofit is launching a Washington D.C.-focused newsroom early next year that promises to publish deep reporting and act as a training ground for young reporters.” “The Allbritton…
Flashback Quote of the Day
“I never quit.” — Rep. Kevin McCarthy, on September 19, 2023, less than three months before announcing he was leaving before the end of his term. Save to Favorites
Top Republican Floats Contempt Vote for Hunter Biden
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) warned the House could hold Hunter Biden in contempt if he refuses to appear behind closed doors as part of a sweeping investigation…
Obamacare Grows in Popularity
A new Morning Consult poll finds 57% of voters approve of the Affordable Care Act, up 5 points over the past year. Just 32% of voters said the health care…
