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House Democrat Introduces Privileged Resolution to Expel George Santos from Congress

A House Democrat has introduced a privileged resolution to expel doomed Rep. George Santos (R-NY) from Congress. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) noticed a privileged resolution during a Tuesday floor speech. Democrat Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) is also leading the resolution with Garcia. WATCH: https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1729580011282174110 Because it is a privileged item,…

Almost a Dozen House Democrats Are Not Seeking Re-Election in 2024

Several House Democrats have announced that they won't be seeking re-election in 2024 and will vacate their seats. According to a report from the Washington Examiner, over a dozen members of the U.S. House of Representatives, mostly Democrats, are not seeking re-election next year. The Examiner reports that, so far, fifteen "House…

Republican Ousted from Congress after Voting for Second Impeachment Crawls Back to Trump

One of the Republicans who voted to impeach President Donald Trump for "insurrection" has changed his tune after being ousted from Congress by his own party. Former Rep. Peter Meijer (R-MI) is warming up to the 45th president and now says he will vote for Trump in 2024. Like other…

Democrat Rep Makes Surprise Announcement, Will Retire Congress and Not Seek Re-Election in 2024

Another member of Congress has shocked their colleagues and constituents with a surprise announcement that they will soon retire. Democrat Rep. Tony Cardenas (D-CA) has revealed that he will not seek re-election to another term in 2024. According to the Washington Examiner, however, Cardenas seemed to indicate that he is…

Kevin McCarthy Claims Matt Gaetz May Be Expelled from Congress

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has claimed that his nemesis Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) may end up being expelled from Congress. According to the New York Post, McCarthy made the suggestion during an appearance on Fox News's "Sunday Morning Futures" over the weekend. "I think once that Ethics complaint…

Adam Kinzinger Accuses Ex-Speaker McCarthy of ‘Trying to Intimidate Me Physically’

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) has accused Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) of "physically" trying to "intimidate" him. According to Kinzinger, former Speaker McCarthy "shoulder-checked" him "twice." It was reported this week that McCarthy elbowed or shoved Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN). The alleged incident occurred after the House had voted to…

Anti-Trump Eugene Vindman Announces Run for Congress as a Democrat

Retired Army Col. Yevgeny "Eugene" Vindman, the lesser-known identical twin brother of anti-Trump impeachment witness Alexander Vindman, is running for Congress in Virginia as a Democrat. Vindman announced that he is running for the open seat being vacated by Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA). Spanberger is a former CIA officer who…

Damning Ethics Report on George Santos Drops, Triggers Calls for Him to ‘Resign Immediately’

Embattled Rep. George Santos (R-NY) is facing fresh calls for his resignation after a damning ethics report on the congressman was released Thursday. The House Ethics Committee published its report on Santos on Thursday. The report accuses Santos of having "used campaign funds for personal purposes" and "engaged in fraudulent…

Democrat Rep Brian Higgins to Resign from Congress

Democrat Rep. Brian Higgins (D-NY) has announced that he is resigning his position in Congress. A low-key moderate Democrat, Higgins has represented the Buffalo area of New York in Washington since 2005. As his reason for leaving public office, Higgins cited frustration with political polarization in Washington D.C. He also…

McCarthy Uncertain about Future in House after Losing Speakership: ‘Going to Look at All Options’

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has expressed uncertainty about his future in the House of Representatives, revealing that he's going to take the holidays and "look at all options." McCarthy suggested that he's considering leaving Congress after being ousted as House speaker last month. In a recent interview, the California…