Friday 12.01.23
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) get into a heated back-and-forth over book bans.
Gov. Newsom (D-CA) says Gov. DeSantis’ (R-FL) immigration policy is “going into another state” and “lying to migrants.”
Rep. George Santos (R-NY) brings up domestic violence accusations against Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) in expulsion debate.
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) speaks against a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY) from Congress.
House Ethics Chair Michael Guest (R-MS) slams Rep. George Santos (R-NY) for criticizing the Ethics Committee’s report.
Rep. George Santos (R-NY) criticizes the resolution to expel him from Congress: “I have been convicted of no crimes.”
Senate Judiciary passes motion to issue subpoenas in SCOTUS ethics probe with 11 Democrat votes. Every Republican left.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) condemns anti-Palestinian rhetoric after three Palestinian students were shot Saturday night.
NY appeals court reinstates gag order prohibiting Donald Trump from maligning court staff in ongoing civil fraud trial.
Minority Leader Jeffries slams House GOP for turning a “blind eye” to Rep. George Santos’ (R-NY) ethics violations.
Minority Leader Jeffries says House Dems should vote their “conscience” on whether to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY).
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries slams House GOP for having “nothing to show the American people”: “Just ask Chip Roy.”
Chaos in the Senate Judiciary Committee as Republicans protest not being allowed more debate on Biden judicial nominees.
Rep. George Santos (R-NY) says he won’t resign because, “if I leave, they win”: “This is bullying … It’s all theater.”
Rep. George Santos (R-NY) says he’ll introduce a resolution to expel Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) for pulling fire alarm.
Rep. George Santos (R-NY) on upcoming expulsion vote: “Not how at least I thought this year would go.”
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The temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was extended for a seventh day as mediation efforts continue.
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, an influential but controversial figure in U.S. foreign policy, dead at 100.
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) says “real hospitals” in Gaza “should be identified and protected” and run by a “third party.”
President Biden slams House Speaker Johnson & GOP Rep. Buchanan for “taking credit” for infrastructure law they opposed.
President Biden goes after Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) while touting his economic agenda in her home state of Colorado.
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) jokes about a political run with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) in a Budget Committee hearing.
Maria Bartiromo tries to tie release of Israeli-American child from Hamas captivity to alleged Biden family corruption.
Rep. Crane (R-AZ) grills Coast Guard Admiral on whether a decline in military recruitment has to do with “wokeness.”