The House voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress on Wednesday, referring the top Department of Justice (DOJ) official for criminal charges. The measure passed nearly along party lines in a 216 to 207 vote, with just one Republican, Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, voting against it. Joyce said in a statement after the vote, “As a …
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'Nothing but hypocrisy': House GOP doubtful DOJ will charge Garland like former Trump aides
House Republicans are skeptical that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will act on their newly passed criminal referral against Attorney General Merrick Garland. Multiple GOP lawmakers argued it would be hypocritical of the DOJ not to act, given the recent prosecutions and guilty verdicts for former Trump administration aides Peter Navarro and Steve Bannon following similar referrals. “I don’t have …
Read More »Nevada election results: Drew Johnson wins GOP primary in battleground House race
Drew Johnson has won the Republican primary in the battleground 3rd Congressional District and will face incumbent Democrat Susie Lee in what is expected to be a tough general election fight. The Associated Press called the race for Johnson early Wednesday morning. The outcome is an upset victory for the candidate, who faced stiff competition in a crowded field of …
Read More »Navy vet running to unseat Minnesota Democrat says 'selfish' opponent 'not serious' about protecting Americans
A Navy veteran seeking to represent Minnesota in the Senate says the silence from Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., about a number of issues, particularly the southern border crisis and the economy, shows she is “selfish” and “not serious” about protecting Americans. “She’s been silent on the border issue. She’s been silent on bringing jobs to Minnesota when it comes to …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: War veteran Sam Brown vows to deliver for Americans 'crushed' by Biden's policies after major win
RENO, Nev. – EXCLUSIVE: Former U.S. Army Capt. Sam Brown vowed to deliver results for Americans “crushed” by President Biden’s policy failures, his first promise after winning a hard fought Senate primary in the crucial swing state of Nevada. “Look, this is a clear signal that Republicans here in this state are united, not only behind President Trump, but behind …
Read More »Ugly GOP primary comes to an end as swing state voters set to decide who will face tough Democrat incumbent
RENO, Nev. – The brutal Republican primary in one major swing state is finally coming to an end as voters head to the polls Tuesday to determine which candidate will face off against what is expected to be a tough Democrat incumbent. Former U.S. Army Capt. Sam Brown and former Trump administration official Dr. Jeffrey Gunter traded blow after blow …
Read More »House GOP lawmaker rolls out bill to prevent CCP-linked entities from buying land near federal property
FIRST ON FOX: GOP Rep. Dan Newhouse is rolling out a measure that would prevent businesses and individuals associated with the Chinese Communist Party from purchasing property adjacent to federal land. Newhouse, R-Wash., who sits on the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and is the chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, is expected to introduce the legislation …
Read More »Trump to meet with House, Senate Republicans in DC this week
Former President Trump will be in the nation’s capital on Thursday visiting both House and Senate Republicans, Fox News Digital has learned. Trump will be at the Capitol Hill Club that morning, a popular members-only haunt for House Republicans, three sources familiar with planning told Fox News Digital. An invitation sent to senior House GOP aides on Tuesday morning and …
Read More »Republicans vow to continue pursuing 'Biden crime family' after Hunter Biden's guilty verdict
Reactions from Republicans poured in after Hunter Biden was found guilty on all charges Tuesday morning in his historic criminal case focused on his purchase of a firearm in 2018. Last year, Hunter Biden was expected to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax counts of willful failure to pay federal income tax as part of a plea deal to avoid …
Read More »Rep. Armstrong wins GOP nomination to succeed Gov. Doug Burgum in North Dakota
Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., on Tuesday won the race for the Republican nomination to succeed Gov. Doug Burgum, after promising continuity with the governor, who is now being eyed as a potential vice presidential candidate. Armstrong beat Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller for the Republican nomination after winning the party’s endorsement earlier this year. Miller had won the backing of Burgum, …
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