Maryland lawmaker apologises for using racist slur in floor speech
A Maryland Democratic congressman has beenforced to apologise after he used a racist slur during a speech he made on Capitol Hill.
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House GOP Member Admits Biden Impeachment Vote Is ‘Not Gonna Happen’
House Republicans’ monthslong effort to impeach President Joe Biden is going to end without a vote because lawmakers “don’t have the guts” to take action, said a Republican member of the House Oversight Committee.
NCIS actor charged over January 6 Capitol riot
An actor who has appeared in the likes of NCIS and The Rookie has been arrested for allegedly taking part in the January 6 riot at the US Capitol.
‘A Real Scandal’: Democrats Slam Gas Industry’s Gutting Of Green Building Codes
WASHINGTON ― Four high-ranking congressional Democrats condemned a decision the private entity that sets the country’s default homebuilding guidelines made this week, which will gut requirements for new houses and offices to include the wiring for electric heaters, EV chargers and solar panels.
Marco Rubio breaks silence over Trump vice president rumours
Marco Rubio, the Florida senator who once suggested the size of Donald Trump’s hands indicated smaller-than-average reproductive anatomy when he and the future president both ran for president eight years ago, has indicated a willingness to serve as Mr Trump’s vice president should the 45th president succeed in becoming the 47th after the November presidential election.
US Senate candidate apologizes for using racist slur while trying to say ‘bugaboo’
A Maryland Democratic congressman running for US Senate has apologised for using a racist slur during a hearing on Capitol Hill.
Sen. Menendez, who is facing corruption charges, won't seek reelection as a Democrat
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., who is fighting federal corruption charges, said Thursday that he will not file to run for reelection in the Democratic primary but added he hopes to be exonerated and run as an independent.
Freedom Caucus Kicks Out Rep. Ken Buck Days Before His Retirement
WASHINGTON — Members of the right-wing House Freedom Caucus voted to remove Rep. Ken Buck (R-Col.) this week, just days before his early exit from Congress.