Joe Biden calls it a ‘national embarrassment’ that the Senate won’t act on gun legislation

President Joe Biden on Friday demanded an end to mass shootings and called it a ‘national embarrassment’ that the Senate won’t act on House-passed gun control legislation.   Speaking at a brief White House press conference on a day when he once again ordered flags at half staff in tribute to those lost in a mass … Read more

Joe Biden calls it a ‘national embarrassment’ that the Senate won’t act on gun legislation

President Joe Biden on Friday demanded an end to mass shootings and called it a ‘national embarrassment’ that the Senate won’t act on House-passed gun control legislation.   Speaking at a brief White House press conference on a day when he once again ordered flags at half staff in tribute to those lost in a mass … Read more

Joe Biden calls for an assault weapons ban and for Senate to pass background check bills

President Joe Biden renewed his call for an assault weapons ban as he spoke Tuesday in the aftermath of the Boulder, Colorado mass shooting, in which 10 were killed.  ‘We can ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in this country once again,’ he said, encouraging lawmakers to act. ‘This should not be a partisan issue. It’s … Read more

Joe Biden calls for an assault weapons ban and for Senate to pass background check bills

President Joe Biden renewed his call for an assault weapons ban as he spoke Tuesday in the aftermath of the Boulder, Colorado mass shooting, in which 10 were killed.  ‘We can ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in this country once again,’ he said, encouraging lawmakers to act.    He also told U.S. senators that they should … Read more

‘QAnon Shaman’ Capitol rioter claims he stormed Senate floor to ‘sing a song’

The so-called ‘QAnon Shaman’ charged in the Capitol riots has broken his silence to claim that he stormed the Senate floor to ‘sing a song’ and stop people from stealing and vandalizing in the hallowed hall.  Jacob Anthony Chansley, 33, spoke publicly for the first time since his arrest in a 60 Minutes interview from … Read more

Eugene Goodman given a standing ovation as the Senate votes to award him Congress’ top honor

The Senate has voted to give the Congressional Gold Medal to Eugene Goodman, a Capitol Police officer who led a violent mob away from the Senate doors on January 6 as they hunted for lawmakers during the presidential electoral count. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called the vote at the end of the day’s impeachment … Read more

Eugene Goodman given a standing ovation as the Senate votes to award him Congress’ top honor

The Senate has voted to give the Congressional Gold Medal to Eugene Goodman, a Capitol Police officer who led a violent mob away from the Senate doors on January 6 as they hunted for lawmakers during the presidential electoral count. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called the vote at the end of the day’s impeachment … Read more

Democratic impeachment managers set to have their bid to call witnesses refused by the Senate

Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial will run at least into next week as the Senate gave both sides 16 hours each to make their cases. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell announced a deal on the Senate floor Monday afternoon on how the trial will proceed. The two leaders noted … Read more

Democratic impeachment managers set to have their bid to call witnesses refused by the Senate

Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial will run at least into next week as the Senate gave both sides 16 hours each to make their cases. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell announced a deal on the Senate floor Monday afternoon on how the trial will proceed. The two leaders noted … Read more

Democrats demand Donald Trump testify under oath at his Senate impeachment trial

House impeachment managers asked former President Donald Trump to testify under oath in his impeachment trial next week. Lead Impeachment Manager Jamie Raskin sent a letter to Trump, asking he provide testimony under oath, either before or during the Senate impeachment trial, about his conduct on January 6, the day his MAGA supporters stormed the Capitol. … Read more