Political cartoonists from across the country question the capabilities of aging politicians.
Jonah Goldberg
In December 1998, U.S. Rep. Bob Livingston, R-La., was set to succeed Rep. Newt Gingrich as speaker of the House. Gingrich had announced his resignation from Congress and the speakership in the wake of a disastrous midterm election for Republicans as well as revelations that he'd been having an affair with a House staffer who was more than two decades younger.
This was a problem for the Republicans given the impeachment of then-President Bill Clinton over matters stemming from his own infidelity. But before Livingston could get the gavel, it was revealed that he, too, had cheated on his wife. Livingston responded by announcing he would resign immediately. Among those most opposed to Livingston's decision: President Clinton. The White House implored him to reconsider. The last thing Democrats wanted was for an adulterous politician to resign in contrition rather than put his party, country and family through more needless drama.
Surveillance video from a Denver theater appears to show Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert vaping during a "Beetlejuice" musical. That's the one thing she denied doing while acknowledging this week that she had been kicked out for being disruptive.Â
With days left until a possible federal government shutdown, you might be wondering what this has to do with you. Here's a look at the potential impact on federal student loans, Social Security payments and more.
A last-minute stopgap was passed Sept. 30 and extended government funding through Nov. 17. Come Nov. 18, the government will shutdown unless Congress passes crucial budget appropriations or agrees on another funding extension.
