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Democrats say Republicans are setting a new precedent by impeaching a cabinet secretary, like Mayorkas, over policy disagreements.

Democrats warn Mayorkas impeachment will come back to bite Republicans

A spokesperson said the Pelosi wants investigations before the 2024 elections based on her knowledge of past meddling in U.S. politics.

Pelosi team clarifies calls for FBI probe into Palestinian protesters

The House Homeland Security Committee is proceeding with two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

House moving forward with 2 articles of impeachment against Mayorkas

Minority Leader McConnell told Republicans he supports working toward a border security deal to go with aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

McConnell reiterates support after risking border deal over Trump opposition

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jordan subpoenaed Health and Human Services Secretary Becerra for information on care of migrant children.

Jim Jordan subpoenas HHS for info on unaccompanied migrant children

Senate continues negotiations on a foreign aid package that also includes border security measures, however, more work needs to be done.

‘I’m not a yes vote today’: Is the Senate close to passing Ukraine-border bill?

President Donald Trump tried to quell questions about his mental health after confusing Nikki Haley with Nancy Pelosi in a campaign speech.

Trump says he aced cognitive test after confusing Nikki Haley with Nancy Pelosi

A bipartisan group of women in the House of Representatives want new moms to be able to vote by proxy for six weeks after giving birth.

Luna, Jacobs introduce resolution to let new moms in Congress vote remotely

No Labels, an organization considering a Republican and Democratic unity ticket, alleges groups are illegally conspiring to stop them.

No Labels files DOJ complaint alleging conspiracy to keep them off ballot

The Senate is close to a funding deal for Ukraine, Israel, the Indo-Pacific region and border security, but will the House GOP support it?

Senate Republicans tell House GOP they won’t get better immigration deal with Trump

The amount of immigrants granted parole has increased exponentially during the Biden administration, leading to debate among lawmakers.

Biden granting immigrants parole 105x more than Trump and Obama

Colorado's Supreme Court and Maine's secretary of state kicked Donald Trump off the ballot. Some GOP members want it to be up to the SCOTUS.

Republicans want SCOTUS to decide all 14th Amendment ballot challenges

One of the keys to success for independent and third-party candidates is getting on the ballot in enough states to have a chance at victory.

How does an independent candidate get on the presidential ballot?

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin spoke at Politics and Eggs, a political forum that's a must for presidential candidates.

Manchin asked about Dems writing him in for primary: ‘Whatever you want to do’

A House Judiciary subcommittee held a hearing highlighting the costs of illegal immigration on social services.

Illegal immigration has billion-dollar impact on social services across the US

Attorneys general of Oklahoma and Montana described how drugs and illegal immigration at the southern border have impacted their states.

Babies born addicted to drugs: AGs share extent of immigration crisis impact

Members who were in the room where Fauci testified said Fauci is open to the possibility that the coronavirus pandemic began with a lab leak.

Dr. Fauci says he’s open to coronavirus lab leak theory

The House Oversight Committee released a resolution to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress. Members hope to approve it Wednesday.

House Oversight moves to hold Hunter Biden in criminal contempt

The State Department is looking for information about Hamas' financial network and five individuals who funnel money to the terrorist organization.

State Dept. offers $10 million reward for info on Hamas financial network

The House Homeland Security Committee will begin impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Wednesday.

House seeks Mayorkas’ impeachment. Does US have control of border?

There are multiple members of Congress who don't live in the district they represent. How? It comes down to three constitutional requirements.

How can a member of the House represent a district they don’t live in?

The Biden administration is using a provision in the Arms Export Control Act to bypass Congress and sell Israel over 50,000 explosive rounds.

How the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to sell Israel artillery

To participate in a presidential debate, candidates must meet three qualification requirements. See them here.

How does a 3rd party or independent candidate qualify for presidential debate?

There’s a lot of speculation about third-party or independent candidates running in 2024. Here's the latest they can launch a bid.

Independent presidential candidates won’t have to announce until March. Here’s why.

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