Julie Singleton News Today

Congressman Richard McCormick of Georgia admitted to doing pull ups while with his staff at the top of the Capitol Dome and insisted his actions were safe and the story has been “overblown.”

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) responded Wednesday to a report that he used a railing to do “unsafe” pullups while on a tour of the Capitol’s dome Tuesday by making a lighthearted remark about former President Teddy Roosevelt doing the same thing. “The only thing I’ll say is, you know, pretty sure Teddy Roosevelt also did…

Congressman Richard McCormick of Georgia admitted to doing pull ups while with his staff at the top of the Capitol Dome and insisted his actions were safe and the story has been “overblown.”

The lawmaker refused to say how many pull ups he completed

The final draft of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, an $886 billion spending bill released this week by the Senate and House armed services committees, includes an amendment Republicans hope will stop the Pentagon from contracting with groups "censoring" conservatives.

By Clare Foran, Melanie Zanona, Annie Grayer and Morgan Rimmer, CNN

Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., did not elaborate on the cause of the threats.

The US House of Representatives passed a Republican-led resolution on Tuesday to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over comments critical of Israel and in support of Palestinians amid Israel’s war against Hamas.

TPG Telecom chairman Canning Fok’s Hong Kong home cost about $70 million in 2006, so this one was somewhat humble in comparison.

TPG Telecom chairman Canning Fok’s Hong Kong home cost about $70 million in 2006, so this one was somewhat humble in comparison.