Former hostage negotiator Dan O'Shea discusses talks between Israel and Hamas over the return of hostages and Reps. Wiley Nickel (D-NC), Buddy Carter (R-GA), and Norma Torres (D-CA) discuss border security and U.S. aid to Israel and Ukraine.
The House will begin work on legislation to prohibit federal funding for housing undocumented immigrants on any federal lands controlled by federal land management agencies including the National Park Service.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and other lawmakers took part in the annual lighting of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. This year's tree is from a national forest in West Virginia.
The House will begin work on legislation to prohibit federal funding for housing undocumented immigrants on any federal lands controlled by federal land management agencies including the National Park Service.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a news conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels where he was attending a NATO foreign ministers meeting. The secretary discussed the alliance's commitment to Ukraine and its fight against Russia. He also touched on a pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas, saying "looking at the next couple of days, we'll be focused on doing what we can to extend the pause so we can continue to get more hostages out and more humanitarian assistance in."
Republican senators and members of the House Freedom Caucus discussed federal spending and funding for the border, Israel and Ukraine during a news conference on Capitol Hill.
Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) spoke on the floor in opposition to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-GA) efforts to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas.
Government officials outlined to lawmakers how they're securing federal buildings amid threats from violent extremists and anti-government violence before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Those testifying included Richard Cline, director of the Federal Protective Service, Scott Breor, security programs associate director at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), and David Marroni, physical infrastructure acting director at the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
House Republican leaders, along with chairs of three committees investigating the Biden family, held a news conference to outline their findings. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) claimed there were "top four pieces of evidence" against the Biden family business and its ties to foreign entities. He also argued that President Biden has lied "at least 16 times" about his involvement in the family business. On a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY) from Congress the speaker said the GOP leadership would not whip a vote for or against it, arguing members needed to vote their conscience. He expressed reservations about voting for the resolution himself, saying it could set a precedent. The vote was expected the following day.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a news conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels where he was attending a NATO foreign ministers meeting. The secretary discussed the alliance's commitment to Ukraine and its fight against Russia. He also touched on a pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas, saying "looking at the next couple of days, we'll be focused on doing what we can to extend the pause so we can continue to get more hostages out and more humanitarian assistance in."
Families of hostages captured by Hamas testified before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. Witnesses emotionally detailed their last conversations with loved ones and urged Congress to help bring the captives home. They included family members of a four-year-old recently released in the Israel-Hamas prisoner-hostage exchange, as well as American citizens serving in the Israel Defense Forces.
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger sat down for a conversation about his early life, foreign policy, including the U.S. relationship with China and Russia since the Nixon administration.
Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) spoke on the floor in opposition to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-GA) efforts to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
House Republican leaders, along with chairs of three committees investigating the Biden family, held a news conference to outline their findings. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) claimed there were "top four pieces of evidence" against the Biden family business and its ties to foreign entities. He also argued that President Biden has lied "at least 16 times" about his involvement in the family business. On a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY) from Congress the speaker said the GOP leadership would not whip a vote for or against it, arguing members needed to vote their conscience. He expressed reservations about voting for the resolution himself, saying it could set a precedent. The vote was expected the following day.
Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) spoke on the floor in opposition to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-GA) efforts to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Families of hostages captured by Hamas testified before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. Witnesses emotionally detailed their last conversations with loved ones and urged Congress to help bring the captives home. They included family members of a four-year-old recently released in the Israel-Hamas prisoner-hostage exchange, as well as American citizens serving in the Israel Defense Forces.
Republican Senators and members of the House Freedom Caucus discussed federal spending and funding for the border, Israel and Ukraine during a news conference on Capitol Hill.
House Republican leaders, along with chairs of three committees investigating the Biden family, held a news conference to outline their findings. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) claimed there were "top four pieces of evidence" against the Biden family business and its ties to foreign entities. He also argued that President Biden has lied "at least 16 times" about his involvement in the family business. On a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY) from Congress the speaker said the GOP leadership would not whip a vote for or against it, arguing members needed to vote their conscience. He expressed reservations about voting for the resolution himself, saying it could set a precedent. The vote was expected the following day.
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger discussed his book, "Crisis: The Anatomy of Two Major Foreign Policy Crises." The secretary reflected on his involvement in the Yom Kippur War, dealings with the Soviet Union and the impeachment hearings and resignation of President Richard Nixon.
