Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy Announces Exit from Congress
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/06/2023 10:27 AM
Washington, DC...As the son of a firefighter from Bakersfield, my story is the story of America. For me, every moment came with a great deal of devotion and responsibility. Serving you in Congress and as the 55th Speaker of the House has been my greatest honor.
House Committee on Education & the Workforce Hearing with Campus Leaders and Confronting Antisemitism
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/05/2023 09:44 AM
Washington, DC...House Committee on Education & the Workforce. Education and the Workforce Committee is committed to fostering the best opportunities for students to learn, workers to succeed, and employers to thrive.
In the Matter of George Santos, McClintock Voted No
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/04/2023 08:33 AM
Washington, DC...This resolution substantially broadens the grounds for expulsion that the House has observed for nearly 2 ½ centuries. I do not condone the conduct that is alleged. Indeed, I condemn it. After all I have read about Mr. Santos, I feel a little like Thaddeus Stevens when he was asked if there was anything Simon Cameron wouldn’t steal. He said, “I don’t think he would steal a red hot stove.” When Cameron objected, Stevens gladly withdrew the remark.
Former U.S. Ambassador and National Security Council Official Charged with Secretly Acting as an Agent of the Cuban Government
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/04/2023 05:58 PM
Washington, DC...Federal prosecutors have charged Victor Manuel Rocha, 73, of Miami, Florida, a former U.S. Department of State employee who served on the National Security Council from 1994 to 1995 and ultimately as U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia from 2000 to 2002, with committing multiple federal crimes by secretly acting for decades as an agent of the government of the Republic of Cuba.
Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/04/2023 08:56 PM
Washington, DC...Hey. Happy Monday, everyone. Q Hello., Q Happy Monday. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Oh, okay. I just have two things at the top before I turn it over to our National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan. So, I wo- — I would like to share some encouraging news about the results of this administration’s efforts to make communities safer from the epidemic of gun violence.
RNC Announces Participants For Fourth Debate In Alabama
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/04/2023 10:08 PM
Washington, DC...Today, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced the below Republican primary candidates have met the RNC’s criteria and will participate in the fourth Republican primary debate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on December 6:
President Biden at the National Christmas Tree Lighting
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/02/2023 08:40 AM
Washington, DC...Five, four, three, two, one! (Applause.) (The President and First Lady light the National Christmas Tree.) All right. They’ve got it. Merry Christmas, everybody! (Applause.) Jill and I are honored to welcome you. (Inaudible.) (“Deck the Halls” is played.) All right. Again, Merry Christmas, everyone. Have a seat, if you’d like. Jill and I are honored to welcome you to the National Christmas Tree Lighting.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden attend the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Thursday, November 30, 2023, on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Oliver Contreras)
California Launches Reproductive Health Services Corps to Expand and Improve Abortion Access
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/30/2023 10:42 PM
Sacramento, CA...With extremist judges and out-of-touch politicians continuing their attacks on access to abortion care, California is once again leading the fight to protect and expand reproductive freedom. Today, California is launching the Reproductive Health Service Corps to increase and diversify the reproductive health care workforce to better serve all communities as well as the Pharmacists Comprehensive Abortion and Reproductive Health Empowerment (Pharmacists CARE) Initiative to support training pharmacists to provide reproductive care.
Pueblo, CO...President Biden delivers remarks on how Bidenomics is mobilizing investments in clean energy manufacturing and creating good-paying jobs in communities across the country.
