US lawmakers condemn Jan. 6-style rioting at Brazilian government offices
A slew of US lawmakers have condemned the recent Jan. 6-style riots that happened in Brazil as far-right supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed and vandalized government buildings. “I’m disturbed by the violence that took place in Brasília today,” Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) wrote in a tweet on Sunday. “I stand with the democratically-elected government of Brazil and condemn the violence trying to undermine it.” “Democracies of the world must
Read MoreThese Republicans were selected to chair House committees after Speaker battle delay
After a historic and prolonged battle over the Speakership, House Republicans on Monday moved to wrap up some unfinished organizing business that was put on hold due to opposition to Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) — including picking who will lead key panels. The House GOP Steering Committee, a panel of around 30 lawmakers consisting of leadership and elected regional representatives that makes selections for most chairmanships and committee assignments, made its choices for chairs of panels that were uncontested in December. But it put its selections for four key con
Read MoreRogers says he regrets losing temper with Gaetz
Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) said he regrets losing his temper with Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) on the House floor Friday night during a tense moment amid the drawn-out Speaker fight. “.@RepMattGaetz and I have a long and productive working relationship, that I am sure will continue. I regret that I briefly lost my temper on the House Floor Friday evening and appreciate Matt’s kind understanding,” Rogers wrote on Twitter Sunday. The episode occurred shortly after Rep.
Read MoreGeorgia's Fulton County grand jury completes investigation into Trump
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Read MoreTrump calls for primary challengers to McConnell, GOP senators who vote with him
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