Archives for March 2023

Mexico's president said Thursday that his country does not produce or consume fentanyl, despite enormous evidence to the contrary. … [Read more...] about Mexican president to U.S.: Fentanyl is your problem

House Republicans initiated a series of investigations into the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy made previously unseen video security footage from inside the Capitol public. … [Read more...] about House GOP prepping to launch new Jan. 6 probes

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell suffered a concussion after tripping and falling at a dinner late Wednesday and will be away from Capitol Hill for multiple days, his office said Thursday. … [Read more...] about Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell suffered a concussion after tripping at private dinner: Staff

A Republican lawmaker on Thursday accused the FBI of wrongly searching for his name in foreign surveillance data, underscoring the challenges ahead for U.S. officials trying to persuade Congress to renew their authorities to collect huge swaths of communications. … [Read more...] about Lawmaker says FBI wrongly sought surveillance info about him

President Biden asked Congress on Thursday to boost spending for the IRS by 15% in fiscal 2024 to help crack down on tax cheats and administer the White House's climate change legislation. … [Read more...] about Biden seeks 15% more for IRS, on top of current $80 billion boost