Tag: Congress

Can You Guess the Most Unpopular Leader in Congress?

It’s no secret that Congress is highly unpopular with the American people. For years, it consistently has ranked near the bottom of U.S. institutions. This month’s Gallup/Newsweek poll put its disapproval at 80%. But how about its leaders? Veteran pollster and TV host Scott Rasmussen, president of RMG Research, surveyed 2,000 registered voters last week […]

George Santos abandons bid to return to Congress

There will be no comeback for former Rep. George Santos. The New York Republican said Tuesday that he is ending his longshot 2024 congressional bid. Mr. Santos said he feared his independent bid in the 1st Congressional District on Long Island would split the vote in November. “I don’t want my run to be portrayed […]

Alejandro Mayorkas refuses to tell Congress if terror attack is imminent

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was repeatedly pressed Tuesday on whether a terrorist attack is imminent in the U.S. but he declined to say, instead assuring lawmakers he is “vigilant.” Mr. Mayorkas, speaking just before the start of Senate impeachment proceedings against him, also wouldn’t say whether people on the government’s terrorist watchlist have been […]