Ray Bogan
More from Ray Bogan
-
NY Republicans to introduce resolution to expel George Santos from Congress
A group of New York House Republicans are introducing a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., from the House of Representatives after the freshmen congressman was indicted on 10 new federal charges. The sponsors of the resolution are calling Santos a fraudster. “After the latest indictment, I think it’s clear that he’s not fit… -
House lawmakers want to give Israel additional $2B for Iron Dome
There’s a bipartisan proposal in the House of Representatives, co-sponsored by more than 15 lawmakers, to give Israel an extra $2 billion for its Iron Dome defense system. The co-sponsors include Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., who also wrote a letter to President Biden urging him to use all available resources to evacuate Americans from Israel. … -
Israel-Hamas war: Some lawmakers blame Iran, others point at Israel
More than 1,300 people and counting have been killed and thousands more wounded after Hamas terrorists attacked Israel by land, sea and air over the weekend of Oct. 7. The casualties are from both Israel and Gaza. Members of Congress are condemning the attacks, but there are key differences between statements from Democrats and Republicans. … -
Members of Congress still get paid during government shutdown
The federal government employs more than 2 million civilian employees and 1.4 million active duty military service members who do not get paid during a government shutdown. But members of Congress, who make $174,000 a year, continue receiving their regular salary. That’s because Congress members’ compensation is written directly into the Constitution. Congressional leadership earns… -
Democrats try to subpoena Giuliani at impeachment inquiry hearing
The House impeachment inquiry hearings into President Biden have begun and Democrats came out of the gate swinging. Democratic members made a motion to subpoena Rudy Giuliani and his associate Lev Parnas, who pushed one of the original accusations against the Bidens. Giuliani and Parnas claimed Joe Biden tried to influence Ukrainian politics to help… -
Poll: More Americans would blame Republicans for government shutdown
A new Monmouth University poll found that a plurality of Americans, 43%, would blame congressional Republicans if there’s a government shutdown. Additionally the poll found that 27% would blame President Biden while 21% would blame congressional Democrats. Respondents said they want Congress members to compromise in order to avoid a shutdown rather than stick to… -
NJ Sen. Cory Booker calls on Menendez to resign over bribery charges
New Jersey junior Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., called on senior Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., to step down in the wake of an indictment on bribery and corruption charges. Booker said he found the allegations to be specific and disturbing, and added that stepping down is best for the people of New Jersey. “Stepping down is not… -
Indicted Sen. Menendez says he’ll be exonerated, kept cash in clothes for ’emergencies’
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., made his first public remarks since being indicted on federal bribery and corruption charges. Menendez said he believes he’ll be exonerated and remain New Jersey’s senior senator. Menendez is accused of accepting bribes in exchange for using his Senate seat to help associates and friends. According to the indictment, federal agents… -
Nicaragua’s Catholic president is persecuting members of his own religion
Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega is persecuting members of his own religion. Ortega is Catholic, however it is the official position of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom that Nicaragua’s government “has taken harsher measures against Catholic-affiliated organizations such as shutting down charities and expelling their workers, stripping universities of funding and legal status, shutting down… -
Pentagon explains how government shutdown would impact defense
Efforts to approve military and government funding are at a standstill in Congress. The House failed to approve the rules for debate on a bill to fund the military twice — lawmakers didn’t even get to the final vote. A small group of the chamber’s most conservative Republicans banned together to stop the bill from… -
Senate confirms top military nominees, Tuberville says his hold will continue
The Senate approved three key military nominees that had been held up by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., in overwhelmingly bipartisan votes. That means Gen. Eric Smith is the new Marine Corps commandant, Gen. Randy George is now chief of staff of the Army, and Air Force Gen. Charles Brown will become chairman of the Joint… -
No Labels explains what it will take to run a Trump-Biden challenger
It’s clear the American people are looking for new options in the 2024 presidential race. If there’s a Trump-Biden rematch, 64% of American voters would feel like the political system is broken, according to a recent CBS News/YouGov poll. A News Nation poll from June found that 49% of voters would consider a third-party candidate… -
House Republicans pressure holdouts to vote for short-term funding bill
House Republicans postponed an initial vote on their continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government funded until Oct. 31, as they try to make changes needed to get more members of their own party on board. Now the moderates and conservatives who negotiated the bill are publicly pressuring holdouts to vote for it. “If my…
Latest Stories
-
Year in review: The best of the Debrief in 2024
-
Our favorite weapons of 2024: Weapon of the Week
-
DVIDS
Year in review: The best of Weapons and Warfare in 2024
-
Getty Images
NORAD Santa tracker's history goes back nearly 70 years
-
Getty Images
Massachusetts Gov. Healey clarifies state’s stance on migrants
Popular Opinions
-
In addition to the facts, we believe it’s vital to hear perspectives from all sides of the political spectrum.