James Comer

Republicans are sucking up to Donald Trump in the best way they know how: by being spineless cowards. The convicted felon has promised that when he takes office in January, he will pardon Jan. 6 insurrectionists and called for lawmakers who investigated the attempted coup to be punished. And GOP senators and Congress members, most of whom were hunkered down in the Capitol on that terrible day, are lining up to roll over for him. “As we found from Hunter Biden, the president’s pardon authority is pretty extensive. That’s obviously a decision he’ll have to make,” incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune told The Hill about Trump’s promised pardons.While he plans to let the rioters off scot-free, Trump recently told “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker that former Rep. Liz Cheney and other members of the Jan. 6 committee should “go to jail.” “I don’t have a comment really on those statements,” Thune said.Thune’s timorous stance on pardoning the rioters was parroted by fellow Republican senators.

The reasons the president cites for pardoning his son could have been made when he rejected a pardon.

President Biden’s pardon of his son will contribute to the growing cynicism many have about politics, politicians and Washington.

'Another influential House Democrat is stepping down'

Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., right, is shown with House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, at a committee hearing in March. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

'Egregious examples'

The Kentucky Senate's new majority floor leader says lawmakers seem ready to resume work on a bill dealing with diversity, equity and inclusion practices at public universities

Hunter Biden's pardon could be used as a loophole to compel his testimony in other cases, as Republicans prepare to gain control of the White House and both chambers of Congress.

As the pearl-clutching continues over President Joe Biden’s Sunday pardon of his son Hunter, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said on Monday that he hopes to work with Donald Trump’s incoming Department of Justice to initiate new investigations into the Biden family and Hunter Biden’s laptop.Appearing on Newsmax’s “Rob Schmitt Tonight,” Comer was asked how Biden’s decision to pardon his son would affect his future plans.“I look forward to talking to Attorney General Bondi about this,” the Kentucky Republican said, referencing Trump attorney general nominee Pam Bondi, who still has to be confirmed by the Senate.Without evidence, Comer went on to allege that the Biden White House is continuing to obstruct investigations into the Biden family. Comer accused Biden, as he has multiple times over the years, of engaging in a “money laundering scheme” with “the money from our adversaries from around the world.”xxYouTube Video

Rep. Jared Moskowitz is calling for radical changes to the Department of Homeland Security in his announcement that he is joining the DOGE Caucus.

Trump has gone to war against the America we have known. Democrats must be prepared to use any weapon to fight back

Vivek Ramaswamy talked to Sen. Marsha Blackburn on her podcast, 'Unmuted,' Monday about areas of focus for the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

AOC brutally mocked Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after she was tapped into leading the new subcommittee to Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's latest government oversight agency, DOGE.

Republicans on Capitol Hill love Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy but it's looking like they're a little jealous of DOGE.

Several House Republicans are showing interest in being part of the House Oversight Committee's DOGE subcommittee.

Musk and Ramaswamy aim to dramatically reduce the size of the federal workforce.

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody sued FEMA officials Thursday for allegedly neglecting hurricane victims in households supporting President-elect Trump.Driving the news: The lawsuit comes after a series of claims that the federal agency has a bias against Republicans and is diverting funds meant for natural disaster cleanup to house migrants. Trump was among those who amplified the claims, which gained enough traction that FEMA created a web page to address the misinformation swirling online. The big picture: The lawsuit alleges that FEMA directed current and former employees to "ignore" homes "that displayed Trump signs or flags" when providing disaster relief, according to a press release from Moody's office. The complaint includes a report from conservative news outlet The Daily Wire that alleges FEMA supervisor Marn'i Washington directed emergency response workers to "avoid homes advertising Trump."The Daily Wire report also contains a screenshot of a Microsoft Teams message sent to FEMA and Department of Homeland Security workers. The message listed 'best practices' for the team to use when engaging with community members impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.According to the complaint, at least 20 homes with Trump signs or flags in Lake Placid, Florida, were skipped in October and November because of the guidance issued after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Moody said in a statement that the lawsuit is meant to "find out how far this political discrimination reaches and to make sure all Americans who fall victim to devastating storms are served."What they're saying: These actions were "a clear violation" of FEMA's values and principles, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said on X over the weekend. "This was reprehensible," she said. "I want to be clear to all of my employees and the American people, this type of behavior and action will not be tolerated at FEMA and we will hold people accountable if they violate these standards of conduct."FEMA did not respond to Axios' request for comment regarding the lawsuit.Behind the scenes: Washington, who has since been fired from the agency, said in an interview with Fox News that the action was protocol, as officials are directed to avoid hostility while providing aid. Washington added that she has become a scapegoat for the agency."This was the culture," she said. "They were already avoiding these homes based on community trends from hostile political encounters. It has nothing to do with the campaign sign. It just so happened to be part of a community trend."Washington said that targeting specific homes based on their political leanings would violate the Hatch Act, which is meant to ensure that federal employees act in a nonpartisan way."Not only are these actions by a FEMA employee completely unacceptable, but the Committee remains deeply concerned that this is not an isolated incident at the agency," House Committee on Oversight and Accountability chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) said in a statement on Tuesday.What's next: Criswell will appear before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability on Nov. 19 to address the agency's effort to deliver aid.Committee chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced the hearing on Tuesday, following the discrimination reports.Go deeper: Where FEMA's direct relief money is going

The House members of the "Squad" and Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are some of the prominent figures who have been re-elected to office.

The House Oversight Committee is applying pressure to the White House to release accurate transcripts, after they altered President Biden calling Trump supporters "garbage."

Top House Republicans are seeking documents and internal communications regarding President Joe Biden’s statement earlier this week in which he appeared to take a swipe at supporters of Donald Trump

House Republicans are demanding answers about potential retaliation against IRS whistleblowers who brought claims of political influence in the Hunter Biden investigation to Congress.

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'Especially egregious'

An official within the Department of Homeland Security told colleagues that Beijing could “target" Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in order to exert influence on U.S. policy.

The House committee called for a whole-of-government strategy more targeted measures, and more discussion about the CCP's nature and its unrestricted warfare.

'The congresswoman is aware of this loophole'

The Oversight Project is seeking communications similar to those reportedly yet to be produced under a congressional request, between Harris and CBP

National Republicans have launched a television commercial against U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes on the hot-button issue of fentanyl, but Hayes is defending her vote.

Trump's running mate, Sen. JD Vance, led the charge against the Democratic vice presidential nominee, and it hasn’t worked out that well.

Face-to-face with the Ukrainian leader, Trump backed down from his apocalyptic war rhetoric and praise of Russia.

Politically progressive financier Soros would become largest shareholder in Audacy, owner of six St. Louis stations, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year.

'unfounded and unpersuasive'

Nine former national security leaders who signed a letter endorsing Vice President Harris also signed a letter in 2020 discounting Hunter Biden's laptop as disinformation.

House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) and Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) traded personal swipes over who takes more medication after Moskowitz attacked Comer’s leadership of the committee. The exchange came during an Oversight panel hearing titled “A Legacy of Incompetence: Consequences of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Policy Failures.” Moskowitz used his time during [...]

Left-wing groups are shocked by Vice President Kamala Harris' sudden bounce to the right on immigration, but some say she will revert once in office.

Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., talks with Gen. Eric M. Smith, commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, and Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, left, during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on the Navy budget request, on May 1.

A conservative anti-CCP group is blasting the Harris-Walz campaign in a new ad that will run during Tuesday night's debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

'Walz has longstanding connections to CCP-connected entities'

'Putting In The Work': Republicans View JD Vance As Invaluable Asset As Campaign Enters Home Stretch

Gov. Tim Walz has a long history of ties to a Minnesota research institute with deep connections to the Chinese Communist Party and a doctor investigated by the FBI.

Nearly 3 billion records were reportedly exposed in a December 2023 cyberattack.

Vice presidential hopeful Tim Walz has a variety of troubling obsessions, but none so disturbing as his deep and abiding affection for communist China. Long before the Democratic Minnesota governor [...]The post Tim Walz's China Obsession Is Worse Than You Think appeared first on The Western Journal.

'We Need Answers': China Watchers Sound Alarm On Walz's Cozy Relationship With Beijing

From left, Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and James Comer, R-Ky., Chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, prepare for a news conference in December as part of their probe into Hunter Biden.