Republican ‘shadow committee’ issues counter-report on Jan. 6
A “shadow committee” of the five House Republicans who were originally nominated to sit on the House Jan. 6 select committee released a counter-report about security failures on Wednesday, ahead of the official select committee’s final report. The report focuses on changes to Capitol Police intelligence protocols in the run-up to Jan. 6, constraints on the Hous
Read MoreBiden tells Zelensky US to stand with Ukraine 'as long as it takes'
President Biden on Wednesday pledged to stand with Ukraine for “as long as it takes” during a press conference alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, vowing to help Kyiv win on the battlefield before any peace talks could take place with Moscow. Biden’s remarks, which came during an unprecedented visit to Washington by Zelensky, underscored a view that U.S. assistance for Ukraine — military, economic and humanitarian — must continue for an undetermined amount of time into the future. Biden also suggested that an end to the war would mean a win by Ukraine on th
Read MoreLive coverage: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses Congress
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a historic address to a joint meeting of Congress tonight. Zelensky spoke for just over 20 minutes in English, invoking U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, thanking lawmakers for their support and vowing to defeat Russia. He was interrupted multiple times for standing ovations. Wednesday marked Zelensky's first trip outside Ukraine since Russi
Read MoreMcCarthy asks Senate Republicans to trust his ability to run House in 2023
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) on Wednesday urged Senate Republicans to have faith in his ability to manage the new House Republican majority next year and not feel compelled to vote for bills because they fear the incoming House majority can’t get legislation passed, according to GOP sources. McCarthy's appearance at the Senate GOP lunch came as the upper chamber prepares to vote on a year-end government spending bill that McCarthy and other House Republicans have urged them to punt into the new year. But GOP senators described McCarthy’s comments more as
Read MoreZelensky lands at Joint Base Andrews ahead of US visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has landed at Joint Base Andrews, beginning his first visit outside of his country since Russia invaded Ukraine 300 days ago, according to a White House official. Zelensky is set to meet with President Biden at the White House this afternoon before addressing a joint session of Congress this evening, and the official said the events are tracking on time. Flight data shows a U.S. Air Force
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