Fewer than 10% of Americans rate the honesty and ethical standards of members of Congress as high or very high, making legislators fall behind car salespeople and only above telemarketers on a list of almost 20 professions.
Mike Rogers (R-AL) is reportedly stepping down from the Steering Committee after he had to be physically restrained from lunging toward Matt Gaetz (R-FL).
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Bureau of Tobacco, Alcohol, and Firearms (ATF) does not have the power to alter gun laws to fit public opinion.
65% of Republicans believe it is important for the GOP to demonstrate loyalty to Trump, 80% prefer candidates with similar policies, and two-thirds want them to share Trump's views on the 2020 election, while a majority of Republicans also prioritize investigating President Biden.
President Joe Biden plans to announce plans to run for a second term in the White House during the State of the Union address in February, while a more formal announcement expected in April.
Texas Gov. Abbott referred to Biden's plan to end the Trump-era COVID border policy known as Title 42, which was upheld by the Supreme Court, as a "reckless decision."
