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House Republican Struggles Through Defense of Trump Pardons When Grilled by Jake Tapper

Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) defended President Donald Trump’s determination to pardon one of the “peaceful” attendees at the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riots on Wednesday, although criticized the “sweeping” nature of the pardons which freed individuals who were violent. Asked through CNN host Jake Tapper about House Speaker Mike Johnson’s […]

 
 

House Republican Rips Trump’s ‘Unacceptable’ Pardons of Violent J6 Convicts: ‘We Have To Support Our Law Enforcement’

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) criticized President Donald Trump over his pardons of criminals convicted of assaulting police officers all over the Capitol rise up. Upon being sworn into place of job on Monday, Trump issued pardons for over 1,500 defendants and prisoners stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection. He […]

 
 

Senate Republican Blows Up at His Democratic Colleagues for Grilling Hegseth: ‘How Many Senators Have Shown Up Drunk To Vote At Night?’

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) ripped into his fellow senators over their questioning of Secretary of Safety nominee Pete Hegseth on Tuesday. At Hegseth’s affirmation hearing, Mullin tore into his Democratic colleagues for grilling the nominee on the whole lot from studies about his consuming, to his previous relationships. Mullin took […]

 
 

‘What the F*ck Is Wrong With You?!’ Jon Stewart Rips Republican Critics of California Fire Response

Jon Stewart isn’t any fan of Republicans criticizing California over their response to expansive fires which have claimed dozens of lives and hundreds of houses. On Monday’s The Day-to-day Exhibit, Stewart took particular aim at Republicans calling for coverage changes in California earlier than they get federal assist. California Gov. […]

 
 

‘Remains to Be Seen’: Republican Majority Leader Not Sure Trump Pick Kash Patel Will Get Full GOP Support in Senate

New Senate Majority Chief Sen. John Thune of South Dakota informed CBS he’s now not certain if every GOP Senator will vote yes on confirming every nominee put forth via President-opt for Donald Trump — specifically picks like Kash Patel or Pete Hegseth. “They still need to make their case,” […]

 
 

Republican Says Trump Called Him After He Voted Against Speaker Johnson: ‘Look, I’m in the Middle of a Golf Game…’

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) instructed CNN Friday he changed his mind about supporting Mike Johnson’s persevering with as Home speaker after President-select Donald Trump expressed his annoyance on the cellphone as he performed a round of golf. Home Republicans met the edge to permit the Louisiana Republican to maintain the […]

 
 

Republican Congressman Hits Musk Over False Claims: ‘What He Said Was Not True’

Rep. Don Sir Francis Bacon (R-NE) hit again at Elon Musk after the billionaire tanked a spending bill by means of making a number of false claims about it. Musk, who spent more than 1 / 4 of a billion dollars to decide on President-select Donald Trump, has played an […]

 
 

Reagan’s FBI Director Warns Republican Senators Confirming Kash Patel Would Set a ‘Dangerous Precedent’

Reagan’s FBI Director Warns Republican Senators Confirming Kash Patel Would Set a ‘Dangerous Precedent’

President Ronald Reagan’s former FBI Director William Webster warned Republican Senators in a letter this week that confirming Kash Patel to steer the agency would set a “bad precedent.” Following his November election victory, President-opt for Donald Trump commenced picking nominees to fill key cabinet and administrative positions. Recently, Trump […]

 
 

‘Always Take Him Seriously’: House Republican Says Trump’s Panama Canal Threat Is ‘Legitimate’

Fox Trade host Ashley Webster spoke to GOP Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) on Monday about President-opt for Donald Trump’s recommendation over the weekend that the U.S. might reclaim the Panama Canal. “Congressman, is Donald Trump proper? Are we being ripped off on the Panama Canal? What do you assume?” Webster […]

 
 

House Republican Tells CBS: ‘It Feels Like Elon Musk is Our Prime Minister’

When questioned about Elon Musk’s involvement in two failed spending bills that almost led to a government shutdown, GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) effectively admitted that the MAGA billionaire used to be like a de facto “top minister” working the U.S. federal government. “It’s kind of interesting,” Gonzales informed CBS’ […]

 
 

House Republican Says Congress Should Act Only As a ‘Supportive Board of Directors’ to Implement Whatever Trump Wants

Fox Industry host Stuart Varney spoke to a Home Republican on Friday in regards to the looming govt shutdown and the GOP’s incapability to move a spending invoice to maintain the federal government open. Rep. Dan Meuser (R-PA) slammed a few of his Republican colleagues for no longer going along […]

 
 

Republican Senator Leaves Decorated General ‘Insulted’ During Tense Hearing Exchange

Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) tried to dress down retired Army Maj. Gen. Randy Method throughout a Senate listening to this week on President-decide on Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans. “You consider in open borders, don’t you?” Kennedy requested the Bronze Big name recipient on Tuesday. “I consider within the rule […]

 
 

Outgoing House Republican Declares, ‘Most of What We Do Here in Washington Is Bad’

Outgoing Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) gave his farewell speech to the House on Wednesday, stating that almost all of what Congress does “is unhealthy.” Good narrowly misplaced his main in June to a challenger backed with the aid of President-go with Donald Trump. In his closing tackle to the chamber, […]

 
 

Postmaster General Covers Ears in Protest During Wild Exchange With House Republican: ‘You’re Talking To Yourself’

Postmaster General Covers Ears in Protest During Wild Exchange With House Republican: ‘You’re Talking To Yourself’

U.S. Postmaster Basic Louis DeJoy coated his ears all through a aggravating trade with Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) on Tuesday in protest as the 2 sparred concerning the efficiency of the Postal Carrier. DeJoy addressed members of the Home Oversight Committee all the way through a hearing concerning the effectivity […]

 
 

‘Expect Those Pardons’: Republican Rep Says Biden Will Need Lots of Family Pardons Over ‘Money Laundering’ Scheme: ‘They’re All Implicated’

Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) claimed President Joe Biden must pardon participants of his household to offer protection to them from cash laundering prices. All the way through a Saturday morning interview with Fox Industry anchor Maria Bartiromo, Biggs accused Biden’s brother, James Biden, of being all for laundering cash and […]