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Hasan Calls Out GOP Hypocrisy for Punishing Bowman But Ignoring Worse Behavior from Their Own

  • Mehdi Hasan called out House Republicans for demanding Rep. Jamaal Bowman face prosecution for pulling a fire alarm, despite ignoring other Republicans' more serious misconduct.

  • Hasan noted Republicans support Rep. Paul Gosar, who said a general should be "hung," and Rep. Lauren Boebert, who carried out a lewd act in front of kids.

  • Rep. George Santos faces federal indictment and lied about his life, yet Republicans still back him.

  • Republicans called the Jan. 6 attack "legitimate political discourse" despite it being an armed assault on the Capitol.

  • Hasan said Republicans are hypocritical for calling for punishment of Bowman but not Trump, who faces 91 felony charges.

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House Republicans are facing criticism and frustration from their own party members, including Speaker Paul Ryan, for their role in the potential government shutdown, with some accusing certain right-wing conservatives, like Matt Gaetz, of being "stuck on stupid."
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is calling for Rep. Jamaal Bowman to be punished after he pulled a fire alarm in a Capitol office building, comparing it to the January 6 rioters, while Bowman's office claims it was unintentional.
Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman triggered a fire alarm in a US Capitol office building while rushing to get to votes, causing a building-wide evacuation, but he insisted it was a mistake and not an attempt to stall any vote.
House GOP lawmakers are being criticized by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for not going after Rep. George Santos, who is embattled with fraud, money laundering, and lying accusations, with the same fervor they have shown towards Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling a fire alarm in a House office building.
Despite claims of innocence, images of Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulling a fire alarm in a House office building show that his excuses are unsubstantiated and cast doubt on his intentions to delay a key vote.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended Rep. Jamaal Bowman's actions of pulling a fire alarm in a House office building before the government funding vote, stating that his explanation was understandable and that there is no equivalence between his actions and the alleged misconduct by House Republicans.
The United States Capitol Police are still investigating Rep. Jamaal Bowman's accidental activation of the fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Building, which prompted the evacuation and Republicans are launching an investigation and preparing to introduce legislation to expel Bowman from the House.
Congressional Republicans have introduced a measure to expel Democrat Jamaal Bowman after he allegedly pulled a fire alarm to delay a crucial vote, while also disavowing talking points from his office that referred to his Republican critics as "Nazis."
Republicans are seeking retribution against Rep. Matt Gaetz after his successful rebellion against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with some calling for his expulsion from the GOP and Congress itself.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing criticism for denouncing Democratic Congressman Jamaal Bowman for misconduct while failing to denounce GOP members who have also engaged in misconduct.
House Republicans express anger over the removal of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy amidst concerns over the security implications of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, emphasizing the need to elect a new Speaker.
House Republicans are consumed with personal grievances and political infighting, which has caused Congress to become dysfunctional and unable to address critical issues, such as international crises and a potential government shutdown.
A government watchdog group is calling for an investigation into Rep. Jamaal Bowman's actions, including pulling a fire alarm in a congressional office building, which Republicans believe was meant to disrupt a budget vote and abusing government resources for political purposes on social media.
California Rep. Kevin McCarthy criticized the eight House Republicans who voted against him, accusing them of working with Democrats and disrupting government, while endorsing Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan as his replacement.
House Republicans who voted to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker are urging their colleagues to elect Rep. Jim Jordan as speaker and are willing to accept punishment, though one member was mistakenly included in the offer.
New York Representative Jamaal Bowman has been criminally charged with a misdemeanor for falsely pulling a fire alarm in a congressional building on Capitol Hill, potentially facing up to six months in jail.
Democratic New York congressman Jamaal Bowman pleads guilty to a misdemeanour charge for pulling a fire alarm in a congressional building, criticizing Republicans for comparing his action to the January 6 riot at the Capitol.
New York Democrat Jamaal Bowman has pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count for pulling a fire alarm during a House vote and will pay a $1,000 fine, as footage of the incident, which he claims was a mistake, has been released.