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Former House Speaker predicts motion to vacate Mike Johnson will fail

Former speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy believes his successor, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), is safe for now. Firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene (R-GA) has filed a motion to vacate Johnson over the passage of a $1.2 trillion government funding bill, but McCarthy said it’s nothing to worry about on Sunday. “The one advice I […]

Border Patrol chief says high number of known gotaways keeps him ‘up at night’

The head of the U.S. Border Patrol called illegal immigration a national security threat, saying that the high number of known gotaways keeps him “up at night.” Speaking with CBS News’s Face the Nation on Sunday, Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens warned that his agency is sometimes stretched thin, with 20,000 agents protecting nearly 2,000 […]

Buck slams GOP’s focus on messaging bills over ‘all kinds of out-of-control problems’

Former Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) expressed criticism of House Republicans for prioritizing “messaging bills” over issues that United States voters have voiced their concern. Buck, who resigned from Congress on Friday, specifically criticized how Republicans in the House of Representatives have been focused on impeaching members of the Biden administration ever since the party took […]

McCaul warns that ousting Johnson could ‘throw the balance of power’ to Democrats

Rep. Mike McCaul (R-TX) warned against ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), saying that such a move could favor Democrats. Last week, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) moved to vacate Johnson. In an appearance on CBS News’s Face the Nation on Sunday, McCaul said the move would hurt Republicans. “You know, I think it’s indicative […]

Ronna McDaniel opposes Trump’s call to release imprisoned Jan. 6 rioters

Former Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced her opposition to former President Donald Trump on the issue of freeing imprisoned Jan. 6 rioters. In an interview on NBC News’s Meet the Press, McDaniel’s vocal opposition to Trump’s plan comes shortly after she was forced out as RNC chair by the former president. “I want […]

White House vows to work to repeal pride flag ban passed with spending bill

The White House has vowed to try and repeal a new ban on most non-U.S. flags flying above American embassies. The ban, which effectively barred the flying of LGBT pride flags over U.S. embassies, was passed as part of the $1.2 trillion spending bill President Joe Biden signed into law on Saturday. “President Biden believes […]

Harris denies Putin’s claim that Moscow gunmen were en route to Ukraine

Vice President Kamala Harris disputed claims that Ukraine was involved in the attack at a Moscow concert, directly opposing Russian President Vladimir Putin. Harris appeared in a segment that aired Sunday on This Week in the days after the Moscow mass shooting and fires that killed at least 130 people in a concert hall. Four […]

Ken Buck expresses relief to leave Congress: ‘Dysfunctional place’

Former Colorado Rep. Ken Buck showed no remorse for leaving the House, even as his Republican Party faces an even slighter majority in the chamber. Buck appeared on This Week on Sunday in his first television interview since his retirement on Friday. The former representative expressed his disagreement with some of the “priorities” his fellow […]

Harris sidesteps question on why Biden campaign is using TikTok amid security concerns

Vice President Kamala Harris sidestepped addressing why the 2024 Biden-Harris campaign is using TikTok, even though the Biden administration has cautioned about the security risks of the platform. While appearing on This Week on Sunday, Harris was asked why the campaign is still posting content onto the platform even after President Joe Biden stated earlier […]

Kamala Harris doesn’t rule out consequences for Israel if it enters Rafah

Vice President Kamala Harris warned Sunday there could be “consequences” for Israel if it invades Rafah. “Let me tell you something: I have studied the maps. There’s nowhere for those folks to go,” Harris said. When asked if there would be consequences from the U.S. if an invasion happens, she said, “We’re going to take […]
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