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Pelosi set to Reclaim Speaker Gavel for Second Time

November 28, 2018 1:02 pm

Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) has been chosen by House Democrats as the newest nominee for Speaker of the House following a closed door vote today. Running unopposed during the Democratic caucus election, Pelosi was able to swiftly silence all Speaker...

California’s 21st CD is Last to be Called Nationwide

November 27, 2018 3:52 pm

It appears Republican incumbent David Valadao may be heading for the exits after new vote counts depict Democratic challenger TJ Cox now in the lead. The fight over California’s 21st Congressional District which encompasses parts of Kings County, western Fresno...

Pelosi Slowly Silencing Speakership Opponents

November 27, 2018 8:30 amNovember 27, 2018 12:15 pm

Following a letter released last week by 16 House Democrats who signed on to oppose Nancy Pelosi’s campaign for Speaker of the House, it appears some are backing out following immense pressure put on by the longtime Democratic powerhouse. Following...

Senate Democrats in Frenzy as Kamala Harris Could be Forced off Senate Judiciary Committee

November 26, 2018 12:25 pmNovember 26, 2018 3:10 pm

As federal representatives are returning back to Washington following a hard fought midterm election, Senate Democrats appear anxious as their most junior Senate Judiciary Committee member could be in jeopardy of losing her spot. According to actions being considered by...

Schiff Pulverizes Trump on CNN

November 26, 2018 10:01 amNovember 27, 2018 11:28 am

Fresh from his fecal fracas with Donald Trump, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-28) hammered the President Sunday morning, calling him dishonest about the killing of Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi. He also vowed to investigate acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker, as well...

Tensions Rise at California-Mexico Border

November 24, 2018 4:40 am

Several buses of migrants arrived in Tijuana from Mexicali starting Tuesday night, adding more people to the already crowded Benito Juarez shelter. Others are making the 90 miles trek on foot and are expected to arrive soon. The situation prompted...

Former Senator Shows Congressional Hopeful Some Love

November 21, 2018 2:05 pm

Despite coming up short, after running a stout and respectable campaign against Republican incumbent Tom McClintock in the battle over California’s 4th Congressional District, former California Senator Barbara Boxer made sure to show Democratic challenger Jessica Morse some love. Serving...