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The Whoppers of 2023

The Whoppers of 2023

Claims from the president, a former president and other presidential hopefuls made the list.

The Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner with a Side of Partisan Spin

The Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner with a Side of Partisan Spin

As Americans gather for the Thanksgiving holiday, both the White House and the Republican National Committee have served up some political spin: They claimed this year’s dinner was either cheaper or more expensive. And they’re both right.

What’s in the Ethics Report on George Santos?

What’s in the Ethics Report on George Santos?

The investigative subcommittee of the House Committee on Ethics released a 56-page report on Nov. 16 that found Rep. George Santos of New York “placed his desire for private gain above his duty to uphold the Constitution, federal law, and ethical principles.” Here we recap the findings of the ethics committee.

IRS Funding Cut Doesn’t Offset Israel Aid in GOP Bill

IRS Funding Cut Doesn’t Offset Israel Aid in GOP Bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson cited concern about “fiscal stability” in saying that a Republican bill to provide aid for Israel would have “pay-fors in it.” But the legislation would increase the deficit, not pay for itself.