Biden administration stonewalls senator on FBI’s 2016 probe of conservative group

Republican Sen. Charles E. Grassley of Iowa says the Biden administration is refusing to answer his questions about the FBI’s 2016 targeting of the conservative group Concerned Women for America, which has sparked concerns of political bias in the bureau’s ranks. “The FBI’s failure to fully answer Congress’ questions about … The Washington Times stories: White House

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GOP Senator Says He’s ‘Not Surprised’ About Trump Attacking Him For Calling Election ‘Fair’

<p>Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) refused to back down on his remarks calling the 2020 presidential election &#8220;fair&#8221; after former President Trump accused him of being &#8220;woke&#8221; for <a href=”https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-rounds-2020-election-fair”>daring to defy</a> his election fraud falsehoods.</p> Talking Points Memo

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Patrick Leahy, longest serving US senator still in office, announces he won’t seek reelection

(CNN)Patrick Leahy, a Vermont Democrat and the longest serving US senator still in office, announced Monday he won’t seek reelection for a ninth term next year, after serving in the chamber since 1975. “While I will continue to serve Vermont, Marcelle and I have reached a conclusion: it is time to put down the gavel,” said Leahy, referring to his wife. “It is time to pass the torch to the next Vermonter, who’ll carry on this work for our great state. It’s time to come home.” “I will not run…

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