Latest James Himes News
Speaker Johnson removes chair of powerful House Intelligence Committee
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday removed the GOP chairman of the powerful House Intelligence Committee, who was a vocal supporter of assistance for Ukraine and held other views that put him at odds with President-elect Donald Trump. Johnson told reporters...
Lawmakers brace for Trump's promised Jan. 6 pardons. Some are urging restraint
WASHINGTON (AP) — The fourth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has a new focus as lawmakers brace for the prospect that President-elect Donald Trump may soon pardon many of the more than 1,500 people charged with crimes for their actions related to the riot. Trump...
Reminders of Jan. 6 attack fade in the Capitol as Trump retakes power
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inside the Capitol, reminders of the violence are increasingly hard to find. Scars on the walls have been repaired. Windows and doors broken by the rioters have been replaced. And there is no plaque, display or remembrance of any kind. Lawmakers...
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas; Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of the Brown University School of Public Health. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., Chuck...
US agencies should use advanced technology to identify mysterious drones, Schumer says
BOSTON (AP) — After weeks of fear and bewilderment about the drones buzzing over parts of New York and New Jersey, elected officials are urging action to identify and stop the mysterious flights. “There’s a lot of us who are pretty frustrated right now,” Rep. Jim Himes,...
