Tag: Kevin McCarthy

A Special Counsel Investigation to Protect the DOJ? | Truth Over News

We’ve been chronicling the unfolding scandal surrounding President Joe Biden’s serious mishandling of classified documents and how his lawyers have been playing some incredible word games designed to deceive the public. There has been ongoing speculation that these sudden disclosures are directly related to Biden’s intentions to run for president in 2024—an effort to sabotage…


Kevin McCarthy Fires Back Amid Controversy Over Intel Committee Removals

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Tuesday explained why he doesn’t want Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) on the House Intelligence Committee, pushing back against claims of a double standard. “I will be very clear with you. The Intel Committee is different, you know why? Because what happens in the Intel Committee,…


McConnell Says Debt Limit Negotiations Hinge on McCarthy and Biden

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Tuesday that he is counting on House Republicans to reach a deal with President Joe Biden to address the U.S. debt ceiling and avoid a first-ever default by Washington. Given the Democrats’ slim Senate majority of 51-49 in the new Congress and the 60-vote filibuster threshold to pass legislation,…


Republican Lineup Announced for Panels on Pandemic, Weaponization of Government

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) released a list of Republican lawmakers who will serve on two select subcommittees to investigate the coronavirus pandemic, and the weaponization of the federal government. McCarthy on Tuesday announced two lists of the GOP lawmakers’ names. “The government has a responsibility to serve the American people, not go after them. Unfortunately, throughout Democrats’…


Here Are the GOP Lawmakers to Serve on COVID-19 Pandemic, Weaponization of Government Panels

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) released a list of Republican lawmakers who will serve on two select subcommittees to investigate the coronavirus pandemic, and the weaponization of the federal government. McCarthy on Tuesday announced two lists of the GOP lawmakers’ names. “The government has a responsibility to serve the American people, not go after them. Unfortunately, throughout Democrats’…


McCarthy Formally Rejects Schiff, Swalwell From House Intel Committee

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday officially rejected Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) for seats on the House Intelligence Committee after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) nominated them on Saturday. McCarthy, following through on earlier promises, informed Jeffries in a letter he shared on Twitter. “I appreciate the loyalty you have to your…


Will Hakeem Jeffries Be Able to Replicate Pelosi’s Midas Touch?

News Analysis Even many who dislike Nancy Pelosi and her politics admit she knows how to lead, cultivate consensus, persuade, network, and intimidate to get things done. Enemies and opponents of the former House Speaker also concede she can raise money—lots of money. No one in the history of the Democratic Party has brought cash…


McCarthy Ends Controversial Proxy Voting in House of Representatives

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Thursday ended the controversial practice of proxy voting that allowed lawmakers to cast their votes remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. “No more proxy voting,” McCarthy declared. “Effective immediately, Members of Congress have to show up to work if they want their vote to count.” The controversial proxy voting…


McCarthy Declares End of Controversial Proxy Voting in House of Representatives

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Thursday declared an end to the controversial practice of proxy voting that allowed lawmakers to cast their votes remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. “No more proxy voting,” McCarthy declared. “Effective immediately, Members of Congress have to show up to work if they want their vote to count.” The…


Shifty Schiff & Security-Fail Swalwell

New Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy can set a new set of rules, and he has, and it seems business is off to a fast start. He expected to soon make good on a vow to remove Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) from seats on influential committees in the new House….