Latest Pete Aguilar News

Despite charges, few call for Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar to resign from office

May. 09, 2024 11:30 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, is facing charges of bribery, money laundering and working on behalf of a foreign government. He is the third lawmaker in Congress to face a federal indictment this session. But unlike his other embattled colleagues, The Texas...

Democrats say they will save Speaker Mike Johnson's job if Republicans try to oust him

Apr. 30, 2024 17:50 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats will vote to save Republican Speaker Mike Johnson’s job should some of his fellow Republican lawmakers seek to remove him from the position, Democratic leaders said Tuesday, likely assuring for now that Johnson will avoid being ousted from office like his...