Lawmakers Confront a Rise in Threats and Intimidation, and Fear Worse
Violent political speech has increasingly crossed into the realm of in-person confrontation for members of Congress in both parties, raising the prospect of a disastrous event.
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Violent political speech has increasingly crossed into the realm of in-person confrontation for members of Congress in both parties, raising the prospect of a disastrous event.
Cruz was the lone committee member to vote against advancing the bipartisan bill, which clarifies the election certification process.
The bill is meant to prevent another event like the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he will “proudly support” legislation to overhaul rules for certifying presidential elections, bolstering a bipartisan effort to revise a 19th century law and avoid another Jan 6 insurrection. The legislation would clarify and expand parts of the 1887 Electoral Count Act, which, along...
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said he will “proudly support” legislation to overhaul rules for certifying presidential elections, bolstering a bipartisan effort to revise a 19th century law and avoid another Jan. 6 insurrection.