Kansas Republicans in Congress support Trump decision on drone strike

by Tom Shine, Kansas News Service Republican members of the Kansas Congressional delegation issued statements Friday supporting President Donald Trump’s decision to authorize a drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Soleimani commanded Iran’s proxy forces in other Mideast countries. He was responsible for fighters in Syria backing President Bashar al-Assad and, officials say, … Continue reading “Kansas Republicans in Congress support Trump decision on drone strike”

Congresswoman reports on legislation

Views Opinion column by Murrel Bland U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids (D-3rd Dist.) originally was expected to attend the monthly meeting of the Congressional Forum Friday, Dec. 20, at Children’s Mercy Park. However, the rush of yearend business in Washington, D.C., meant that she communicated with forum members via a video screen. The Kansas City, Kansas, … Continue reading “Congresswoman reports on legislation”

Kansas House delegation splits along party lines on Trump impeachment votes

by Tom Shine, Kansas News Service The vote by the Kansas delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives on whether to impeach President Donald Trump split along party lines. Republicans Roger Marshall, Ron Estes and Steve Watkins all voted no Wednesday night on the two articles of impeachment. Democrat Sharice Davids voted yes. The split … Continue reading “Kansas House delegation splits along party lines on Trump impeachment votes”