Alex Miller
Articles by Alex Miller
Gang of House Democrats voted against condemning antisemitism
Nine House Democrats voted against a GOP-authored resolution that rejected all forms of antisemitism and says Israel is "not a racist apartheid state" following comments from Rep. Pramila Jayapal that criticized the Middle Eastern democracy. Published July 18, 2023
Trump defiant as special counsel moves toward indictment for Capitol riot
Former President Trump is bracing for a federal indictment related to the riot at the U.S. Capitol and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election after prosecutors named him as a target of a grand jury probe in Washington. Published July 18, 2023
Former deputy blames defund-police movement for her assailant’s acquittal
A former San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy blamed the defund-the-police movement for the "emotional bias" that led to the acquittal of a man charged with beating and shooting her during a 911 call. Published July 18, 2023
House GOP drives wedge into Democratic Party with antisemitism vote
House Republicans on Tuesday hammered Democratic lawmakers for anti-Israel rhetoric as the chamber prepared to go on record about where members stand on antisemitism. Published July 18, 2023
Republicans accuse Biden of targeting ‘top political opponent’ with federal prosecutors
GOP House brass slammed special counsel Jack Smith's letter to former President Donald Trump, calling the move another example of the Biden administration weaponizing the Justice Department. Published July 18, 2023
Trump says he received a target letter from Jack Smith probe into Jan. 6
Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has received a letter from special counsel Jack Smith declaring him a target of a grand jury investigation into events leading to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Published July 18, 2023
House, Senate defense bills have amendments to declassify UFO documents
Lawmakers are pushing for more transparency on the government's UFO documents, with additions to an annual Pentagon policy bill. Published July 17, 2023
Sam Brinton was traveling on taxpayer dime during Las Vegas luggage heist
Sam Brinton, the former Energy Department official who was fired for stealing designer luggage at a Las Vegas airport, was on a taxpayer-funded trip during the bag grab, according to internal Biden administration documents. Published July 17, 2023
House passes hot-button defense bill with amendments aimed at dashing ‘woke’ Pentagon policies
After a week of drama, backroom deals and heated debates, the annual Pentagon policy bill squeaked through the House, setting up another round of horse-trading with Senate Democrats to work out the legislation. Published July 14, 2023
Republicans add several Freedom Caucus-penned amendments to the must-pass NDAA
House Republicans added a slate of partisan provisions Thursday to the annual Pentagon policy bill, including reversing a military abortion policy, likely forcing the narrow GOP majority to pass the bill without Democratic votes. Published July 13, 2023
House tees up NDAA fight over Pentagon’s woke policies, military abortion, Ukraine cluster bombs
The annual Pentagon policy bill is back on track after a House panel advanced a slew of hot-button amendments, signaling that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy struck a deal with hardline conservatives. Published July 13, 2023
House Republican infighting trips up must-pass National Defense Authorization Act
Division among House conservatives has hobbled the passage of a critical Pentagon policy bill. Published July 12, 2023
House GOP advances hundreds of amendments to NDAA, delays votes on banning woke Pentagon policies
The House Rules Committee has advanced less than a quarter of the 1,500 proposed amendments to the annual Pentagon policy bill, moving the less partisan add-ons to a floor vote before tackling hot-button issues such as banning drag shows on military bases. Published July 12, 2023
MTG says Freedom Caucus didn’t tell her about ouster
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been ghosted by the House Freedom Caucus. Published July 11, 2023
GOP lawmakers unveil package of ‘most conservative’ election integrity bills
House Republicans have introduced a voting integrity act they call "the most conservative election bill to be seriously considered in the House in a generation." Published July 11, 2023
Rep. Matt Gaetz joins bipartisan push to stop Biden from sending cluster bombs to Ukraine
Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida has joined a small number of House Democrats on a measure to block President Biden from sending cluster bombs to Ukraine. Published July 11, 2023
U.S. Capitol Police officer charged with possession of child pornography
A longtime U.S. Capitol Police officer was arrested in Maryland for possession of child pornography. Published July 11, 2023
Warfighters vs. woke-fighters: House enters crunch time for Pentagon policy bill
House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise on Monday blamed President Biden for the brewing fight over the annual Pentagon policy bill, saying he had turned the U.S. military into a proving ground for a left-wing social agenda. Published July 10, 2023
Lawmakers return from recess to tackle must-pass funding legislation
Congress returns from its Fourth of July recess this week with growing objections to President Biden's military policies and a looming fight in the Senate over ethics standards for the Supreme Court. Published July 9, 2023
Matt Gaetz proposes end to marijuana testing for service members
Rep. Matt Gaetz has proposed an amendment to a must-pass spending bill that would end marijuana testing for members of the military when they're enlisting or receiving a commission. Published July 6, 2023
