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Johnson condemns lawmaker fighting at hearing: ‘Not a good look’
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) condemned the tone of a raucous Thursday night House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing saying members need to show decorum. “It's not a good look for Congress,” Johnson told reporters as they asked about a ...The Hill - Politics -
‘Oversight After Dark’: Lawmakers Hurl Insults at Session
In an after-hours session on Capitol Hill, insults by the right-wing Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene led to a raucous exchange with Democrats, featuring insults about personal appearance, intellect and more.The New York Times - Top stories -
Greene fracas at hearing leaves lawmakers shaking their heads
A Thursday night hearing’s descent into chaos earned rebuke from both sides of the aisle after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) attacked another member’s physical appearance, a barb Democrats said had racial undertones. House Oversight and ...The Hill - Politics -
US lawmakers clash after 'fake eyelashes' comment
The fiery exchange began when Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene criticised Democrat Jasmine Crockett.BBC News - Top stories -
Leading Republican Lawmaker Chastises Biden in Israel's Parliament
Elise Stefanik, a potential vice-presidential candidate, called for unconditional U.S. support for Israel in its war in Gaza.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Republican lawmakers blast ICC over Netanyahu warrant
Some progressives in Congress applauded the court’s announcement it was seeking an arrest warrant for the Israeli leader.Politico - Politics - Israel -
Republican lawmakers blast ICC over Netanyahu warrant
Some progressives in Congress applauded the court’s announcement it was seeking an arrest warrant for the Israeli leader.Politico - Politics - Israel -
An Often Unseen Setting Reappears
High jewelry designers are bringing metals back into view so the work is not just about the gemstone.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
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Germany's parliament lifts immunity for prosecution of a far-right lawmaker
German lawmakers have lifted the immunity from prosecution of one of the far-right Alternative for Germany party’s top candidates in the upcoming European Parliament election as he faces an investigationABC News - World -
Swalwell slams GOP lawmakers for going to see Trump trial
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) went after his GOP colleagues who traveled to New York City to appear at former President Trump’s criminal trial this week. The California Democrat specifically took it to his colleagues who skipped a hearing Thursday ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Voters want to tax outrageous CEO pay. Are lawmakers listening?
A new poll reinforces my informal findings: Americans across the political spectrum are fed up with overpaid CEOs — and want something done about it.The Hill - Politics -
Lawmakers Fear a Wave of Election Threats Tied to the Rise of Generative AI
Some small businesses are stepping up to help protect ballot boxes and preserve faith in the electoral process.Inc. - Business -
Taiwan lawmakers exchange blows in bitter dispute over parliament reforms
Lawmakers in Taiwan shoved, tackled and hit each other in a bitter dispute about parliamentary reforms, days before President-elect Lai Ching-te takes office/NBC News - Top stories - Taiwan -
Lawmakers Make End Run Around Speaker Johnson on Disaster Bill
A successful bipartisan effort to force a vote on disaster relief is just the latest example of how procedural norms have been upended in the House.The New York Times - Top stories -
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How top aides are addressing fears they have for safety of lawmakers, staff
Top Capitol Hill aides have met about how to handle threats of violence and the toxic atmosphere of the political moment.CBS News - Politics -
New York lawmakers push to block hedge funds’ sovereign bond litigation
Bill seeks to stop ‘vulture fund’ investors from winning high payouts through the state’s courtsFinancial Times - Business - New York -
GOP lawmaker on Feds, UFOs: 'Give us the information. Let us decide'
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) is calling on federal government leaders to declassify all documents related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), arguing federal agencies must be transparent if they are going to be funding millions of dollars. ...The Hill - Politics -
Nikkei Falls 0.3%, Dragged by Real-Estate, Machinery Stocks
Japanese stocks ended lower, dragged by falls in real estate and machinery stocks, amid continued concerns about higher borrowing costs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
GOP lawmaker says Biden 'must've been jacked up' during State of the Union
Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) suggested in a Thursday interview that President Biden “must’ve been jacked up” during his State of the Union address, pointing to the president’s energetic performance. Murphy, co-chair of the GOP Doctors Caucus, said in ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Peruvian lawmakers begin yet another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from office
Peruvian lawmakers have begun yet another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from office as authorities continue various investigations against her and her inner circleABC News - World -
CNN, Fox News rip into House Oversight lawmakers over Thursday night mayhem
CNN and Fox News personalities ripped into lawmakers on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee over Thursday night's mayhem, where they traded insults and threw the committee into disorder that lasted nearly an hour. The Thursday night ...The Hill - Politics -
GOP pollster Luntz likens congressional lawmakers to 'cast members on Bravo' over House shouting match
GOP pollster Frank Luntz likened members of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee to “cast members on Bravo” Thursday. “You know American leadership is in a crisis when you can’t tell the difference between congressional reps on C-SPAN ...The Hill - Politics -
GOP lawmaker proposes sanctions against Georgian officials over Russian-inspired law
Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) is readying legislation to sanction government officials in the country of Georgia over their pursuit of a Russian-inspired bill that has triggered unprecedented protests and drawn condemnation from U.S. and European Union ...The Hill - Politics -
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WNBA charter flights to be fully set by next week
All WNBA teams will be using the league's new charter flight program by early next week, a spokesman told ESPN.ESPN - Sports - WNBA -
A Moderna Patent Bailout Would Set a Dangerous Precedent
The Justice Department tries to use a wartime statute to make taxpayers pay for the company’s potential infringement liability.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Southampton set up final with Leeds for place in PL
Southampton moved a step closer to returning to the Premier League with a 3-1 home win over West Bromwich Albion in the second leg of their Championship playoff semifinal on Friday to reach the final by the same score on aggregate.ESPN - Sports -
Sources: Arsenal, Chelsea set for historic U.S. tour
Arsenal and Chelsea are set for preseason tours of the U.S., including a friendly against each other in Washington, D.C., sources told ESPN.ESPN - Sports - Premier League -
Prem sets goals record on final day with 1,246
By the end of Sunday's action in the Premier League, a total of 1,246 goals were scored for the season, the highest tally ever in the history of the league.ESPN - Sports -
Dublin-New York portal reopens with set hours
The livestream linking Dublin and New York was temporarily suspended due to "inappropriate behaviour".BBC News - Top stories - New York -
UK set for slower inflation than Eurozone and US
Drop in household energy bills set to push price growth close to Bank of England targetFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
West Ham set to appoint Lopetegui to replace Moyes
West Ham are set to appoint Julen Lopetegui as their new manager later this week and the Spaniard will succeed David Moyes.BBC News - Top stories -
Exclusive: Drake Bell reflects on the aftermath of ‘Quiet on Set’
In a TODAY exclusive, former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell sits down with NBC’s Kate Snow in his first broadcast interview since appearing in the docuseries “Quiet on Set,” in which he identified himself as a survivor of child sexual abuse. He tells ...NBC News - Top stories