Joseph Lord
Joseph Lord is a congressional reporter for The Epoch Times.
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Key Takeaways From the May 14 Primaries
On May 14, three states—Maryland, Nebraska, and West Virginia—held primary contests for Democrats and Republicans.
Larry Hogan, Jim Justice Win Key GOP Senate Primary Contests
Former Gov. Hogan and Gov. Justice look to flip the U.S. Senate seats for Maryland and West Virginia, respectively, in November.
What to Know About the May 14 Primary Elections
Maryland, Nebraska, and West Virginia will go to the polls to pick their party’s nominees for the general election.
House-Passed Anti-Semitism Bill Stirs Free Speech Debate
Opponents of the bill say it could chill free speech because of ambiguities in the text; opponents have dismissed these concerns as ‘deeply overblown.’
15 House Democrats Ask Biden to Take Executive Action on the Border
While lambasting Republicans for rejecting the Senate border bill, Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) and 14 other Democrats are asking Biden to take action.
Blinken Declines to Identify ‘Red Line’ on Israel as Biden Threatens Weapons Halt
The Biden administration has urged Israel against invading the city, fearing it would bring about unacceptable civilian casualties.
Here’s Who Voted to Move Forward With the Attempt to Oust Speaker Johnson
The House on May 8 voted to table a motion to strip Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) of the gavel.
Johnson Says He’s Willing to Move on After Failed Ouster Attempt
The House on May 8 overwhelmingly rejected Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s push to vacate Mr. Johnson in a 359–43 vote.
Democrats Join Republicans to Block Greene’s Bid to Oust Speaker Johnson
The House overwhelmingly voted to shelve Ms. Greene’s motion to vacate in a 359-43 vote.
Trump Calls for New FBI Headquarters to Be Built in Washington
President Joe Biden selected Greenbelt, Md. as the site of the new 61-acre facility, in close proximity to a Metro station.
