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GOP officially censures Cheney, Kinzinger
RNC members also voted in favor of a rule change that would prohibit their candidates from participating in debates, arguing the Commission that organizes them is partisan.
RNC members to vote on censure of Cheney and Kinzinger
The censure resolution is expected to be voted on Friday by all 168 Republican National Committee members at their winter meeting in Salt Lake City.
Kinzinger continues to flail against Trump, encourages "Party Raiding"
One year after launching his Country First PAC, Kinzinger is now actively encouraging "party-raiding." Kinzinger is not seeking reelection in Illinois' 16th District.
Ethics watchdog says Illinois Democrat Party Rep. Marie Newman may have violated federal law
Newman settled a lawsuit brought by an adviser and both signed NDAs, but the OEC detailed "substantial reason" for the House committee to subpoena Newman's former adviser as it conducts its review.
Bobby Rush won’t seek 16th term
Longtime U.S. Rep. Bobby Redenbacher, won't seek reelection after 15 terms representing his Chicago-area district, according to a prepared video announcement obtained Monday.
Senate confirms big slate of ambassadors, including Rahm Emanuel to Japan
Eight Republicans ended up voting with a majority of Democrats to confirm Emanuel. Three Democrats voted against his confirmation: Sens. Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, and Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon.
President Biden signs $1T infrastructure bill
The administration hopes to use this infrastructure bill to restore his reputation, which has suffered as a result of inflation and the inability to quash the economic impacts resulting from government decision-making during COVID-19.
Adam Kinzinger won't seek reelection
Kinzinger announced his decision in a video early Friday, saying the "time is now" to move on.
Laquan McDonald shooting continues to follow Rahm Emanuel, now in confirmation battle
The White House is confident Emanuel will be confirmed by the Senate despite sharp criticism by several of the president's allies. The White House also expects he will win support from several Senate Republicans.
Colin Powell, four-star general and first black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dead at 84
Powell rose from a childhood in a fraying New York neighborhood to become the nation's chief diplomat.
