Newly sworn-in Mejia noncommittal on backing Jeffries for Speaker
Newly sworn-in Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-N.J.) on Tuesday declined to back House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) for speaker if Democrats take back the lower chamber in November. “I think that we should have a discussion about how we are going to lead the party, how we are going to make sure to meet people’s…
Read MoreContract reveals fundraising deal for Trump’s East Wing overhaul
The agreement, which was signed this fall, ensures donor anonymity, establishes a fee structure and institutes a ban on foreign contributions.
Read MoreFederal court upholds Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in public classrooms
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled in favor of a Texas law mandating Ten Commandments be displayed in all public schools.
Read MoreDOJ investigating meatpacking companies after Trump price manipulation allegations
The antitrust division at the Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating whether large meatpackers engaged in criminal anti-competitive conduct, according to multiple reports. Bloomberg reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter, that DOJ lawyers are investigating Cargill, JBS, National Beef and Tyson Foods. Cargill and Tyson are based in the U.S., while JBS is…
Read MoreAppeals court lifts order requiring ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ dismantling
A federal appeals court on Tuesday lifted a judge’s order requiring officials to dismantle “Alligator Alcatraz” in response to a lawsuit filed by environmental groups. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit agreed with the Trump administration in a 2-1 vote that there wasn’t enough federal control over the immigration facility’s construction in Florida to…
Read MoreCFPB ends some lending industry antidiscrimination requirements
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday ended some lending industry antidiscrimination requirements that have long protected different demographics’ access to credit, loans and home ownership. Under the newly approved rule, lenders are no longer required to adhere to the 1974 Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA). The law prevented disparate impact discrimination, which occurs…
Read MoreTrump endorses Sticker Mule CEO who battled officials over 100-foot pro-Trump sign for Stefanik’s House seat
President Trump endorses Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino to fill Rep. Elise Stefanik's New York congressional seat, defying the state GOP.
Read MoreCory Mills says Mace expulsion push could drag House into dangerous new territory
Rep. Cory Mills condemned an expulsion push by Rep. Nancy Mace, calling it political theatrics amid allegations of domestic abuse and blackmail threats.
Read MoreLive results: Virginia voters weigh redistricting referendum
Old Dominion voters on Tuesday will head to the polls for a rare April election to decide whether to change its congressional maps ahead of the November midterms. Tuesday’s referendum will mark Democrats’ last chance to redistrict in the battle set off by President Trump’s push for new maps in Texas last year. If the…
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