House weaponization panel seeks to eclipse January 6 committee's $18M+ budget despite rocky start

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House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan presides over a hearing of the Weaponization of the Federal Government Subcommittee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on February 9, 2023 in Washington, DC.
House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan presides over a hearing of the Weaponization of the Federal Government Subcommittee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on February 9, 2023 in Washington, DC.

House GOP adds January 6 investigation to its oversight blitz, vowing to avoid any 'particular political narrative'

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Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they try to storm the US Capitol surrounded by tear gas in Washington, DC on January 6, 2021.
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they try to storm the US Capitol surrounded by tear gas in Washington, DC on January 6, 2021.

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Investigation-wary CPAC attendees urge House Republicans to avoid getting wrapped up in settling old political scores: 'Today's not the day to go back and cry about it'

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Conservative Political Action Conference chairman Matt Schlapp (L) listens as House Judiciary Committee chair Jim Jordan (R) speaks during the annual conference at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on March 2, 2023 in National Harbor, Maryland.
Conservative Political Action Conference chairman Matt Schlapp (L) listens as House Judiciary Committee chair Jim Jordan (R) speaks during the annual conference at the Gaylord National Resort

Merrick Garland's stonewalling about multiple investigations is annoying lawmakers on both sides of aisle ahead of his Capitol Hill visit

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US Attorney General Merrick Garland pauses while speaking during a news conference at the US Department of Justice headquarters on January 27, 2023, in Washington, DC.
US Attorney General Merrick Garland pauses while speaking during a news conference at the US Department of Justice headquarters on January 27, 2023, in Washington, DC.

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GOP Sen. Cynthia Lummis raves about 'extraordinary' new Democratic Sen. Peter Welch and says she's excited to be reunited in the Senate: 'I love Pete Welch'

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Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming; Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont
Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming; Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont

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Matt Gaetz lands a spot on Judiciary's new 'weaponization' subcommittee after curious swap by GOP leaders

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Republican Reps. Chip Roy of Texas (L) and Matt Gaetz of Florida (R) attend a press conference outside the US Capitol Building on March 8, 2022 in Washington, DC.
Republican Reps. Chip Roy of Texas (L) and Matt Gaetz of Florida (R) attend a press conference outside the US Capitol Building on March 8, 2022 in Washington, DC.

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Matt Gaetz revels in his slackerdom while other House speaker vote rebels assume flashier roles: 'I'm making back benching great again'

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Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida sits alone on the House floor as lawmakers gather for a 14th round of voting to elect a new speaker on the fourth day of the 118th Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.
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House Republican heavyweights are tripping over each other to launch hearings on Biden's handling of the border

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House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan of Ohio and House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer of Kentucky.
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan of Ohio and House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer of Kentucky.

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