Tim Scott, other Republicans propose bill to block Iranian money after Hamas’ Israel attack

by admin | Oct 18, 2023 | Politics

Michael Godek/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott on Tuesday introduced a bill along with 22 other Republicans and one independent lawmaker to permanently refreeze $6 billion in Iranian oil revenue that was released as part of a deal to free...

Nikki Haley nabs fundraiser from GOP donor who previously supported DeSantis: Sources

by admin | Oct 18, 2023 | Politics

Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — A top GOP donor who recently called himself a “significant supporter” of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is now expected to host a fundraiser for Nikki Haley, sources familiar with the matter told ABC...

House speaker vote live updates: Jordan’s next vote expected Wednesday

by admin | Oct 17, 2023 | Politics

Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Rep. Jim Jordan lost his first bid for the speakership — the latest in a chaotic battle for the gavel after the historic ouster of Kevin McCarthy earlier this month. After two weeks of legislative...

House speaker vote live updates: GOP’s Jim Jordan vows to press on after losing 1st vote

by admin | Oct 17, 2023 | Politics

Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Rep. Jim Jordan lost his first bid for the speakership — the latest in a chaotic battle for the gavel after the historic ouster of Kevin McCarthy earlier this month. After two weeks of legislative...

House speaker vote live updates: GOP’s Jim Jordan loses 1st round of voting

by admin | Oct 17, 2023 | Politics

Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Rep. Jim Jordan lost his first bid for the speakership — the latest in a chaotic battle for the gavel after the historic ouster of Kevin McCarthy earlier this month. After two weeks of legislative...