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More than 950 people have been charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot, but investigation ‘far from over’

More than 950 people have been charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot, but investigation ‘far from over’

The FBI remains to be in search of about 350 suspects in reference to the Jan. 6 revolt on the Capitol. Arrests slowed in 2022, however over 200 had been charged.  &#one hundred sixty;&#a hundred and sixty;&#a hundred and sixty;  

 
 

What happens after McCarthy loses multiple speaker votes? Here’s how the process works.

What happens after McCarthy loses multiple speaker votes? Here’s how the process works.

Candidates for speaker are nominated from the ground through individuals of their parties. The speaker who’s chosen does now not should be a member of Congress.  &#a hundred and sixty;&#a hundred and sixty;   

 
 

‘Groundhog Day’: House adjourns without a speaker as McCarthy loses round six – recap

‘Groundhog Day’: House adjourns without a speaker as McCarthy loses round six – recap

Republicans adjourned after Kevin McCarthy misplaced a sixth vote for speaker of the Home as GOP opposition blocked him on the second day of Congress. &#one hundred sixty;    &#a hundred and sixty;

 
 

McCarthy keeps losing, Biden mocks House GOP: 5 takeaways from Day 2 of the new Congress

McCarthy keeps losing, Biden mocks House GOP: 5 takeaways from Day 2 of the new Congress

The continuing defeats came despite pleas to the riot faction from former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence to back McCarthy.   &#one hundred sixty;&#one hundred sixty; &#a hundred and sixty;

 
 

McCarthy denied, Santos in House: 5 takeaways from the tumultuous first day of a new Congress

McCarthy denied, Santos in House: 5 takeaways from the tumultuous first day of a new Congress

McCarthy’s loss underscores how GOP infighting between moderates and difficult-liners will complicate the GOP’s majority in the House of Representatives. &#a hundred and sixty;  &#one hundred sixty; &#a hundred and sixty;

 
 

Odd couple: Biden, McConnell share spotlight as House GOP fights rages

Odd couple: Biden, McConnell share spotlight as House GOP fights rages

Biden and McConnell will make a rare appearance together in Kentucky to tout $1.6 billion approved for a huge bridge project throughout the Ohio River. &#one hundred sixty; &#one hundred sixty;  &#a hundred and sixty;

 
 

New Hampshire Democrats plead with DNC: We can’t change our state voting laws

New Hampshire Democrats plead with DNC: We can’t change our state voting laws

New Hampshire Democrats say they have no ability to change state election laws to conform to the DNC’s 2024 presidential nominating calendar mandate. &#a hundred and sixty; &#one hundred sixty;&#one hundred sixty;  

 
 

Notable lawmakers to know: McCarthy, Schumer and other leaders of the 118th Congress in 2023

Notable lawmakers to know: McCarthy, Schumer and other leaders of the 118th Congress in 2023

It’s the primary day of the 118th Congress because of this a recent set of senators and representatives are being seated. Listed below are the lawmakers to watch. &#one hundred sixty;&#one hundred sixty;&#one hundred sixty;  &#a hundred and sixty;

 
 

What can Congress do about Rep.-elect George Santos, who lied ahead of winning his election?

What can Congress do about Rep.-elect George Santos, who lied ahead of winning his election?

George Santos, a newly elected New York Republican congressman, admitted final week to mendacity to voters about his lifestyles. What can Congress do about it? &#a hundred and sixty;  &#one hundred sixty; &#a hundred and sixty;

 
 

Who are the Republicans balking at Kevin McCarthy as a House speaker?

Who are the Republicans balking at Kevin McCarthy as a House speaker?

There are two primary groups of GOP lawmakers who may stand in Kevin McCarthy’s means of becoming the subsequent House speaker when the brand new Congress is seated.   &#one hundred sixty;&#one hundred sixty;  

 
 

A new Congress with new priorities: What to know on investigations, the fate of Biden’s agenda and more

A new Congress with new priorities: What to know on investigations, the fate of Biden’s agenda and more

House GOP Chief Kevin McCarthy stated having Republicans within the majority will change the direction of the country. The brand new Congress is sworn in Jan. three. &#one hundred sixty; &#one hundred sixty;&#a hundred and sixty;  

 
 

Kevin McCarthy was once rejected for a House internship. Now he could become the next speaker

Kevin McCarthy was once rejected for a House internship. Now he could become the next speaker

From a rejected internship software to the cusp of becoming the next speaker of the Home, Kevin McCarthy has been waiting for this second. &#a hundred and sixty;&#a hundred and sixty;&#a hundred and sixty;&#one hundred sixty; &#a hundred and sixty;

 
 

Culture wars: House Republicans attack Defense Department for ‘woke’ social policies

Culture wars: House Republicans attack Defense Department for ‘woke’ social policies

Home Republicans plan to open a brand new front in the tradition wars: attacking the Pentagon for its “woke” social insurance policies. &#a hundred and sixty;&#one hundred sixty;   &#a hundred and sixty;

 
 

Chief justice puts spotlight on security after SCOTUS faced protests, threats since leak, Roe reversal

Chief justice puts spotlight on security after SCOTUS faced protests, threats since leak, Roe reversal

“A judicial machine can not and must not live in worry,” wrote Chief Justice Roberts after considerations in regards to the security of the justices this 12 months.  &#one hundred sixty;&#one hundred sixty;&#a hundred and sixty; &#a hundred and sixty;

 
 

State A.G.: Meadows, former Trump chief of staff, won’t face voter fraud charges in North Carolina

State A.G.: Meadows, former Trump chief of staff, won’t face voter fraud charges in North Carolina

Mark Meadows, former White Home chief of group of workers to Trump, will not face voter fraud costs for his 2020 registration and absentee vote, N.C. AG said.  &#a hundred and sixty; &#one hundred sixty;