Politics

Sen. Rand Paul, one of the most outspoken Republicans about government spending, took to Twitter Sunday to ask if Congress’ borrowing is putting the U.S. economy on the same path as Venezuela’s. Go to Source

On Sunday, one of the most powerful Democrat lawmakers in New York issued a statement calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has been ensnared by two major scandals, to resign from office. Go to Source

At a private meeting with Black corporate donors in October 2019, former President Barack Obama threw his support behind Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., while showing “tepid” support for his former Vice President Joe Biden, according to an excerpt from the new book, “Lucky: How Joe Biden Barely Won the Presidency.” Go to Source

One of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s harshest critics blasted the governor again Sunday, implying he was a hypocrite for refusing to resign after facing more accusations of sexual harassment that brought Cuomo’s list of accusers to at least five women. Go to Source

The two top Democrats in New York’s legislature withdrew their support for Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday amid mounting allegations of sexual harassment and undercounting COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes. Go to Source

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., argued on Sunday that only nine percent of the Senate’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package “had anything to do with COVID,” saying the bill is “not fair to people who are truly hurting” during the pandemic.  Go to Source

The petition to recall California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has collected 1.95 million signatures just days ahead of the final deadline to qualify for a statewide ballot. Go to Source

Jessica Corde, whose son’s killer was granted parole last month, slammed L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón and his policies, telling “Justice with Judge Jeanine” on Saturday night that he “doesn’t care” about murder victims. Go to Source

Former President Donald Trump said he would campaign against Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and blasted her as a “disloyal and very bad Senator” in a statement this weekend. Go to Source

White House communications director Kate Bedingfield remained confident Sunday that President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill narrowly passed by the Senate over the weekend would ultimately reach the president’s desk, as the legislation is up for a vote in the House this week where Democrats hold a narrow majority. Go to Source