Rep. Lauren Boebert heckled at Manhattan courthouse defending Trump

Rep. Lauren Boebert was heckled outside a Manhattan courthouse while defending former President Trump at his hush money trial. She demanded to know the crime Trump committed, received criticism for attending the trial instead of legislating, and faced backlash from Democrats and hecklers.

Support for Trump in Hush Money Trial

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) supports former President Trump in hush money trial, calling it election interference and standing by Trump's innocence. Johnson is the highest-ranking lawmaker to visit Trump in New York amid ongoing legal proceedings.

House Freedom Caucus stance on Ukraine aid

Fox News reports on the Estonian prime minister's warning about Russia's threat and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer facing backlash over his Netanyahu criticism. House Freedom Caucus members draw lines in the sand over additional aid for Ukraine, calling for spending cuts elsewhere and U.S. border policy changes.

News Stories Overview 2024

Various news stories covering political issues, celebrity controversies, and societal debates from 2024.

Lawsuit by Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene against California cities

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich reacts to members resigning from Congress and drama in the U.S. House of Representatives. A federal judge allows a lawsuit from Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene to proceed against two California cities that canceled their rallies in 2021. The lawsuit alleges their First Amendment rights were violated.

House Republican Primary Races

House Republican primary races are heating up as GOP lawmakers are targeting other sitting members in their primaries, causing internal party feuds and tensions. Speaker Mike Johnson has condemned member-on-member action, but the infighting continues, reflecting the challenges of governing with a razor-thin majority.

Renewal of Sanctions Waiver for Iran

The Biden administration is considering renewing a sanctions waiver for Iran, granting access to $10 billion in frozen assets, which GOP lawmakers believe will provide a financial lifeline for terrorism across the Middle East.

GOP lawmakers discuss Biden family influence peddling and impeachment inquiry

GOP lawmakers discuss impeachment inquiry against President Biden, emphasizing investigation into Biden family influence peddling. FBI informant indicted for false information regarding Bidens' ties to Ukrainian energy company. House investigators interview Hunter Biden's ex-business associate in prison.