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$1,400 Stimulus Checks Will Pass the House Next Week, Says Ted Lieu
Democrats have paved the way for a vote that will allow the plan to pass without amendments to accommodate fiscally conservative Republicans who oppose its price tag.
Ted Lieu Defends Mitch McConnell After Donald Trump's Broadside
The former president launched a scathing attack on the Senate minority leader, branding him a "dour, sullen, and unsmiling political hack."
Kevin McCarthy Slammed for Saying 'Everybody' Shares Blame for Capitol Riot
On Twitter, people responded negatively to a response McCarthy gave to a question in an interview airing Sunday.
Ted Lieu Calls Out Senate's Reluctance to Hold Trump Trial Sooner
"They're at home. They could have a trial on Friday," the Democratic congressman said, referring to the Senate.
FBI Asked to Investigate Trump Georgia Call by Reps Ted Lieu, Kathleen Rice
"We ask you to open an immediate criminal investigation into the President," the two members of Congress wrote in their criminal referral.
Ted Lieu Says Mnuchin 'Failed the American People' With Stimulus Bill
The Democratic lawmaker from California said President Donald Trump should veto the stimulus package and took aim at the Treasury Secretary.
Democrats Criticize Barr for OKing Investigations Into Unproven Voter Fraud
"What a small, scared President we have had," one Democrat representative tweeted. "Better days ahead."
Trump Tweet on Cruz Committing 'Fraud' During 2016 Iowa Caucuses Resurfaces
In 2016, Trump tweeted, "Ted Cruz didn't win Iowa, he stole it," following the senator's win in the GOP's Iowa caucuses.
After Giuliani Mocks Asian-Americans, Rep. Ted Lieu says 'See you in Nov.'
The Taipei-born California congressman tweeted: "Keep doubling down on your racism," as he referred to how Asian-Americans will be key to the election.
Ted Lieu Says Bill Barr 'Acting Like a Tinpot Dictator' After FBI Remarks
The attorney general commented on the chain of command in the Justice Department, questioning the actions of some justices and "junior members."
Ex-New York Police Chief Takes Flak for Dismissing Coronavirus 'Hysteria'
Bernard Kerik—pardoned for a range of felonies last month—suggested concerns over the pandemic were an effort to distract Americans from the Trump administration's economic record.
GOP Rep Sparks Debate Whether 'Wuhan Virus,' Ebola Are Racist Terms
Arizona congressman Paul Gosar on Sunday announced he would be self-quarantining after a brief run-in at last week's CPAC conference with someone he described as having been "hospitalized with the Wuhan virus," prompting a response from California congressman Ted Lieu.
Lieu Rips Gosar for Calling Coronavirus 'Wuhan Virus,' Says It's 'Stupid'
"Just astoundingly gross to call it the Wuhan Virus," MSNBC host Chris Hayes tweeted.
Democratic Rep Tells Nunes' Lawyer: 'Take Your Letter and Shove It'
California Democratic Representative Ted Lieu responded to Congressman Devin Nunes' threat of a defamation lawsuit by sending a letter to Nunes' lawyer which read in part, "Take your letter and shove it."
California Congressman Seeks Answers From White House About Cybersecurity
Ted Lieu, a Democratic congressman from California, has written a letter to White House Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney questioning a large exodus of cybersecurity staff.
Criminal Inquiry into Mueller's Russia Probe 'Deeply Troubling': Ted Lieu
Attorney General William Barr reported to have opened investigation into special counsel's 2016 election review.
Dem Apologizes Over Alleged Anti-Semitic Trope of US Ambassador to Israel
The California Democrat accused the Jewish ambassador of having dual loyalty in siding with Israel's decision to ban two Muslim congresswomen from entering the country, a claim that's considered an anti-Semitic trope.
Border Protection Official: 'I Don't Know' if 3-Year-Old Girl is 'Criminal'
"Again, I don't know the background of what her grandmother or relatives were," CBP Chief of Law Enforcement Operations Brian S. Hastings said.
Ted Lieu Uses Ham Sandwich Analogy to Explain How Trump Obstructed Justice
"Mueller gives us a slice of bread, puts ham on it, and then another slice of bread," Lieu tweeted. "Mueller says I didn't make a determination whether or not it's a ham sandwich because I was instructed I can't call it that."
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Mocks Ivanka Trump Failing to Mingle at G20
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined Trump administration critics in ridiculing video appearing to show Ivanka Trump awkwardly trying and failing to join G20 Summit leaders in conversation over the weekend.
Dems Move Toward Impeachment After Trump Tells Don McGahn Not to Testify
For Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee, the White House's latest effort to stonewall their oversight power was the straw that broke the camel's back, with several members calling for impeachment proceedings to begin immediately.
Ted Lieu: Barr Should Apply for White House Press Job to Lie 'All He Wants'
"It is incredible the actions he took. He absolutely needs to go," the California congressman said.
Dems Fire Back at Sanders Over Tax Return Comments
"How about sending us the tax returns of @POTUS as required by law," Rep. Ted Lieu tweeted. "If we are not smart enough to understand them, we will send them back. Pinky promise."
Candace Owens: No Stranger to Controversy
Owens has accused Black Lives Matter of not actually caring about the lives of black people, among other examples.
Trump Jr. Praises Candace Owens for Hearing Comments
Donald Trump Jr., the president's eldest son, said right-wing activist Candace Owens called out the "purposeful manipulation of facts" by Democrats.
Democrat Worried With 'Windmills Cause Cancer' Trending
"I just want to clarify for them," the Democratic congressman said, "Windmills don't actually cause cancer."
New Probe Launched Into Russia, NRA Relationships
"We are disturbed by the lack of transparency the NRA has demonstrated surrounding the December 2015 trip to Moscow," Representatives Ted Lieu and Kathleen Rice wrote in a letter.
Democratic Lawmaker Blasts Trump For Forcing Mattis Out
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) laid into Trump for abruptly forcing Mattis out two months before his planned departure.
Dems: FBI Must Look Into Kushner Leaks to Saudi Prince
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly bragged that he had Jared Kushner "in his pocket."
More Russia Probe Indictments Coming, Democrat Says
"Special counsel Mueller knows a lot about facts and circumstances surrounding the Russia investigation," Ted Lieu said.