House Democratic leaders are trying to keep the espionage scandal surrounding Intelligence Committee member Rep. Eric Swalwell under tight control. But it's going to be an uphill battle. Republicans are pushing harder and harder to learn more about Swalwell's relationship with Chinese spy Christine Fang. And the Democrats' strongest ally – The New York Times, which has averted its eyes and so far refused to publish even one word about the matter – can't hold out forever.
Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford tOday issued a statement following passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which includes targeted relief in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
We are extremely proud of the 2020 Clinton Red Tornado football team!
Looking at reporting and discussion of the 2020 presidential campaign, has any word been misused as often as "misinformation"? In much political debate, it was used to mean "information I don't like," rather than something that was provably false. That confusion extends to a new survey of American attitudes done by Gallup and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The survey questioned 2,752 respondents and was conducted in mid-November.
Some people want to be politically correct by taking Christ out of Christmas. Instead of saying “Merry Christmas” some go out of their way to keep from using the word Christmas at all, but not us. We celebrate Christmas and are proud of it.
He changed America's approach to trade. He transformed the nation's relationship with China. He altered the country's role in international institutions. He remolded the nation's alliances. He reshaped American views about immigration. He modified decades-old customs of politics. He weaponized social media.
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Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat announced the 13 senators he appointed to serve on the Senate Select Committee on Redistricting. What was missing from his committee is adequate representation from western Oklahoma.
Fifty-two years ago, his term in the White House drawing to a sad close, President Lyndon B. Johnson gathered members of his Cabinet together and delivered a strong message.
One of the more appalling moments in the recent history of the House of Representatives occurred recently in the Capitol Visitor Center. Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave her weekly news conference and said that she had changed her position on the issue of passing a coronavirus relief bill. For months, as millions suffered the economic devastation associated with the pandemic, Pelosi stonewalled the Trump administration's efforts to pass targeted, short-term relief for those in need. Now, as if by magic, she's all for it.