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GOP Lawmaker Walks Back on Comment About Rejected Electoral Lawsuit
"Basically, in effect, the ruling would be that you gotta go the streets and be as violent as antifa and BLM," Louie Gohmert said earlier in an interview.
Mitch McConnell Home Vandalized After $2,000 Stimulus Check Vote Blocked
McConnell isn't the only legislator to have his home targeted. On Friday, police responded to a report on Nancy Pelosi's home being vandalized.
62% of Americans Blame GOP, Trump for $2K Stimulus Checks Stalemate: Poll
"Turns out supporting a $2000 survival check is not only good policy but good politics," Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar remarked.
GOP-Controlled Senate Rebukes Trump, Joining House in Overriding NDAA Veto
The Republican-controlled Senate joined the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives in rebuking the White House with the first veto override vote of Donald Trump's tenure as commander-in-chief, 81-13, on New Year's Day.
'Inexcusable': Mitt Romney Blasts Lack of Comprehensive Vaccination Plan
The Utah senator on Friday stressed urgency in implementing a fuller vaccination process.
Will There Be Another Stimulus Check in 2021? What Biden, Congress Has Said
Many Americans have a $600 stimulus check headed their way and it's possible legislators could pass additional relief that puts more money in Americans' pockets.
GOP Congressman Posts Video Debunking Donald Trump's Election Fraud Claims
"Purporting falsehoods is dangerously irresponsible," Illinois Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger said Thursday, "and it's just plain wrong."
Can Donald Trump Pass $2,000 Stimulus Checks by Executive Order?
With a standalone bill that would allow $2,000 stimulus checks apparently dead in the Senate, could President Donald Trump sign an executive order that would allow the higher direct payments to reach Americans?
Rep. Clay Higgins Joins Sen. Josh Hawley in Objecting Election
"Reports of voter fraud and actions by some states to alter election processes in an unlawful manner have not been properly reviewed," the Louisiana Representative said in a statement.
Sanders Launches Offensive on McConnell Over $2,000 Stimulus Checks
The Vermont senator has attacked his colleague over stimulus "hypocrisy" and Kentucky's poor counties.
Fact Check: Did Mitch McConnell Block Paid Sick Leave From Relief Bill?
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked a vote on a standalone bill for the increased payments on December 30, and now it seems he also might have prevented the extension of mandatory paid sick leave.
PA Republicans Send Letter Urging McConnell to Dispute Election Results
Nearly 30 Republican legislators asked Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to challenge the results of the election during Congress' certification session next week.
Republican Predicts Over 100 GOP Lawmakers Will Challenge EC Results
"I hope I'm wrong," Illinois Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger said Wednesday. "I'm guessing it could be upwards of 100."
Fact Check: Can Mike Pence Decide Which Electors' Votes Count?
Representative Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) and a number of electors from Arizona sued Vice President Mike Pence in an effort to undermine the official counting of the 306 electoral votes that President-elect Joe Biden won in the 2020 election.
Doug Jones Missing Final Senate Votes After Wife Contracts COVID-19
Senator Doug Jones, the Alabama Democrat who stunningly won a seat in the conservative state three years ago, will miss the final votes of his short term because his wife has tested positive for COVID-19.
$2K Stimulus Check Deal Likely Dead as McConnell Says It's Not Realistic
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell signaled the likely death of discussions over providing Americans with another $2,000 coronavirus relief check, telling colleagues he sees "no realistic path" to ending an impasse over the proposal backed by President Donald Trump before the end of the year.
Hawley Creates Nightmare for GOP by Objecting to Biden Win Certification
Missouri Senator Josh Hawley's decision to object when Congress meets next week to tally the results of the presidential election will force Republican senators into a tricky position.
GOP Congressman-Elect Letlow, 41, Dies from COVID Days Before Taking Office
U.S. Representative-elect Luke Letlow, a Republican from Louisiana, died of COVID-19 on Tuesday, less than a week before had been scheduled to be sworn into office.
Fact Check: Would Repealing Section 230 Promote Free Speech as Trump Says?
President Donald Trump vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act on December 23 in part because lawmakers did not include a measure to repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
WSJ Warns Trump, GOP: If $2,000 Checks Pass, Dems Will Win Georgia Seats
The WSJ board ridiculed $2,000 direct payments, saying it "won't benefit the economy since recipients aren't going to change their behavior knowing it's merely a one-time check."
Here's Who Wouldn't Qualify for the $2,000 Stimulus Checks
Only individuals who make less than $75,000 annually, heads of households whose income is less than $112,500 and married couples who earn less than $150,000 can qualify to receive the entire $2,000 stimulus check
Ex-Pence Aide 'Very Concerned' About Trump Inciting Violence on January 6
"These people believe they are being patriotic because they are supporting Donald Trump," Olivia Troye said.
House Passes $2,000 Stimulus Checks But its Fate is Uncertain in the Senate
The provision's fate in the upper chamber remains a question mark, as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has not offered assurances he will consider the additional relief, despite a demand by President Trump.
Give Pence 'Exclusive Authority' on Which Electoral Votes to Count: Lawsuit
A group of Republican Trump supporters, including one Texas congressman, have filed a new lawsuit in a last-ditch attempt to overturn the election results.
Here's Who Doesn't Qualify for the Second Stimulus Checks
Individuals with $87,000 in annual income and married couples making $174,000 are among those who will not be eligible.
GOP Congressmen Publicly Spar Over Trump's Baseless Voter Fraud Claims
"The only thing I'm surrendering to is the Constitution and the will of the people," Representative Adam Kinzinger said in response to Representative Mo Brooks.
Trump Caves to Pressure, Signs COVID Relief and Funding Bills
Most Americans will receive $600 stimulus checks with an additional $600 for dependents up to 17 years of age as part of the COVID-19 relief legislation.
Bernie Sanders Urges Trump to Sign COVID Relief Bill
"We do need to get $2,000 out to every working-class individual in this country," the Vermont senator said.
Trump Will Be Remembered for 'Chaos, Misery' if He Vetoes Stim: GOP Senator
Republican Senator Pat Toomey has a grim outlook for President Trump's legacy, should he ultimately veto a $900 billion stimulus package.
GOP Congressman Says Pelosi Stuffed COVID Bill With 'Pork'
"Nancy Pelosi gave the members of the House just a few hours to read six thousand pages of legislation, she did that because she had stuffed this bill full of pork," said Colorado Congressman Ken Buck.