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  • More GOP Resignations Loom As Speaker Johnson Pleads With Members to Stop Primarying Other GOPers

    03/18/2024 11:24:21 AM PDT · by chickenlips · 44 replies
    RedState ^ | MArch 18, 2024 | streiff
    When Colorado Republican Representative Ken Buck abruptly resigned from the House last week, he created more than a little turmoil. The GOP's nine-seat majority (222 R - 213 D) was always tenuous. Since then, the margin of control has been reduced by the expulsion of George Santos (NY-03) and the resignation of former Speaker Kevin McCarty (CA-20). When Ohio Republican Bill Johnson (OH-06) submitted his resignation effective January 21, the GOP majority dropped to 219-213. Ken Buck's resignation makes matters worse. Losing two votes means Republicans cede control to a Democrat Caucus moving in lockstep. On his way out, Buck...
  • More Trouble for Fani Willis as Another Hammer Is Set to Drop From the House Judiciary Committee

    03/16/2024 9:36:34 PM PDT · by SeekAndFind · 36 replies
    Red State ^ | 03/16/2024 | Nick Arama
    Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis may be able to stay on the Georgia case against former President Donald Trump after a decision by Judge Scott McAfee on a disqualification motion against her. But in the meantime, she seriously compromised herself and the case, given all that was revealed during the disqualification hearing. Willis is also now facing multiple investigations/inquiries including from the state bar of Georgia, the Georgia Senate and the House Judiciary Committee looking into the misuse of federal funds by Willis' office. The House Judiciary Committee is looking into whistleblower allegations from a former Willis employee who...
  • Biden calls on Congress to pass Ukraine aid in appearance with Johnson

    03/15/2024 12:34:41 PM PDT · by ChicagoConservative27 · 11 replies
    The Hill ^ | 03/15/2024 | BRETT SAMUELS AND MYCHAEL SCHNELL
    President Biden used a joint appearance with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Friday to urge lawmakers to pass assistance for Ukraine that faces an uncertain path forward in the House. Biden, speaking at the annual Friends of Ireland luncheon to mark St. Patrick’s Day, expressed his appreciation for Ireland’s commitment to providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine during its war with Russia and to the people of Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war. “I’m committed to continuing to do our part,” Biden said to the room of bipartisan lawmakers, which included Johnson. “I’m confident the vast majority — and excuse me for...
  • National Battleground Districts Survey

    03/15/2024 2:11:13 AM PDT · by Redmen4ever · 6 replies
    Cygnal ^ | 3/14/24 | NA
    On the generic Congressional ballot, Republicans lead by 3% ...
  • Jordan threatens Fani Willis with contempt over subpoena on federal grants

    03/14/2024 12:14:04 PM PDT · by kiryandil · 17 replies
    The Hill ^ | March 14, 2024 | Rebecca Beitsch
    House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) threatened possible contempt proceedings against Georgia’s Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) over a subpoena requesting information about her use of federal funds. Willis’s office has already sent information in response to the February subpoena, but the GOP leader complains she failed to turn over documents related to allegations from a now-terminated employee who flagged another former employee’s desire to misuse federal grant money. “We appreciate that you have produced a narrow set of documents in response to the subpoena, but your compliance with the subpoena to date is deficient,” Jordan wrote...
  • Devastating Blow to Old Joe: US House Passes Resolution Condemning Biden Regime for Causing “Worst Immigration-Border Security Crisis in American History” in Bipartisan Vote with 14 DEMOCRATS JOINING GOP IN VOTE

    03/13/2024 9:03:52 AM PDT · by bitt · 63 replies
    thegatewaypundit.com ^ | 3/13/2024 | jim hoft
    The US House of Representatives passed a resolution Tuesday condemning Joe Bide for causing the “worst immigration-border security crisis in American history.” Fourteen Democrats joined Republicans in the vote condemning Joe Biden and this intentional national crisis. Here are the 14 Democrats who voted with Republicans on the resolution condemning Joe Biden and his open border policies.
  • Live: House Judiciary Committee hearing of Robert Hur

    03/12/2024 6:14:27 AM PDT · by janetjanet998 · 94 replies
    Join Badlands Media for special coverage of the House Judiciary Committee hearing of Robert Hur
  • BREAKING: RINO Rep. Ken Buck to Retire NEXT WEEK, Leaving Republicans with Razor-Thin Majority – Speaker Johnson Shocked

    03/12/2024 1:42:37 PM PDT · by Macho MAGA Man · 89 replies
    The Gateway Pundit ^ | March 12, 2024 | Cristina Laila
    GOP Rep. Ken Buck will retire from Congress next week leaving Republicans with a razor-thin majority. Following the resignation of Kevin McCarthy, Bill Johnson, Ken Buck and the ousting of George Santos, the Republicans will be left with a razor-thin majority of 218-213. ..... Snip..... House Speaker Mike Johnson was shocked by Ken Buck’s surprise announcement. “I was surprised by Ken’s announcement. I’m looking forward to talking with him about that,” Speaker Johnson told reporters on Tuesday.
  • How removing unauthorized immigrants from census statistics could affect House reapportionment

    03/11/2024 6:12:53 AM PDT · by george76 · 28 replies
    Pew Research Center ^ | JULY 24, 2020 | JEFFREY S. PASSEL
    Since the first census of the United States in 1790, counts that include both citizens and noncitizens have been used to apportion seats in the House of Representatives, with states gaining or losing based on population change over the previous decade. If unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. were removed from the 2020 census apportionment count – which the White House seeks to do – three states could each lose a seat they otherwise would have had and three others each could gain one, according to a Pew Research Center analysis based on government records. If unauthorized immigrants were excluded from...
  • Special Counsel Aims to Turn Down Heat on Biden Report. Congress May Have Other Ideas. (chicom bribes)

    03/11/2024 1:17:57 AM PDT · by Libloather · 19 replies
    Wall Street Journal via MSN ^ | 3/10/24 | C. Ryan Barber
    WASHINGTON - Robert Hur will arrive on Capitol Hill this week intent on turning down the political temperature surrounding his report on President Biden’s mishandling of classified documents, according to people familiar with his preparations. That won’t be easy. Hur, the special counsel appointed early last year to look into the Biden documents case, is expected to face intense grilling from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle Tuesday when he appears before the House Judiciary Committee, where the president’s allies are bracing for a new round of questions about Biden’s mental acuity. In a 345-page report last month, Hur,...
  • GEORGE Rule' Revoking House Access For Ousted Members Proposed After SOTU Surprise Visit by George Santos: Report

    03/11/2024 12:29:42 AM PDT · by SeekAndFind · 11 replies
    The Daily Voice ^ | 03/11/2024
    If you were baffled by former New York Congressman George Santos’ surprise appearance at the State of the Union address, you certainly weren’t alone. According to Google data, searches for the term “House floor privileges” spiked dramatically during President Biden’s national address Thursday night, March 7. The reason, no doubt, was Santos himself, who was all smiles seated in the House chamber while donning a rhinestone necklace and flashy silver shoes. His attendance understandably left many confused, given the 35-year-old Republican’s historic ouster from his 3rd District seat representing parts of Nassau County and Queens amid growing accusations he had...
  • Head of powerful Transportation Workers Union warns members AFL-CIO rigging congressional ratings to benefit Dems

    03/10/2024 5:32:33 AM PDT · by Libloather · 8 replies
    NY Post via MSN ^ | 3/09/24 | Rich Calder
    The head of the powerful Transportation Workers Union is warning members not to be “fooled” by the AFL-CIO’s recently published scorecards for U.S. Congress members - because the process is “deliberately biased” to boost Democrats. TWU national president John Samuelson sent a letter Thursday to his union’s 155,000 transit workers, airline staffers and other members, saying the AFL-CIO “disincentivizes pro-trade union Republicans,” leading to a rigged result in favor of Democrats in its Legislative Scorecards released Feb. 29. “Do not be fooled,” added Samuelson. The AFL-CIO - which is comprised of 60 international and national unions, including the TWU -...
  • Former Rep. George Santos announces run for Congress

    03/08/2024 3:27:54 PM PST · by Coronal · 26 replies
    NBC News ^ | March 7, 2024 | Diana Paulsen
    Former Rep. George Santos announced Thursday night that he will run for New York's 1st Congressional District, challenging a Republican who voted to expel him from Congress. "Tonight, I want to announce that I will be returning to the arena of politics and challenging Nick for the battle over #NY1," Santos wrote on X, referring to Rep. Nick LaLota. Santos argued that "New York hasn’t had a real conservative represent them since I left office arbitrarily, thanks to RINO, empty suits like [LaLota]." "I look forward to debating him on the issues and on his weak record as a Republican,"...
  • Expelled Rep. Santos Returns to Congress for Biden’s State of the Union, Retains Privileges

    03/08/2024 9:32:20 AM PST · by mac_truck · 7 replies
    Miami Chronicle ^ | 3/8/2024 | Staff
    Expelled former Rep. George Santos made a surprising return to Congress on Thursday night to witness President Biden’s State of the Union address. Santos, who was kicked out of the House late last year with bipartisan support, expressed that it was his first time back in the Capitol since his expulsion. Despite his removal from office, Santos still retains certain privileges, including entry to the House floor when in session, due to his former membership. Speaking to reporters, Santos mentioned that he came to watch the primetime address and described his interactions with colleagues as “very bipartisan.” He acknowledged that...
  • Congressional probe finds communications gear in Chinese cranes, raising spying concerns

    03/08/2024 2:35:44 AM PST · by EBH · 17 replies
    CNN ^ | 3/6/34
    Some Chinese-made cranes used at US ports contain communications equipment with no clear purpose or record of their installation, according to a new congressional investigation that will heighten US concerns that the cranes could be used for surveillance or sabotage. The investigation by the House Committee on Homeland Security and House select committee on China focused on the more than 200 Chinese-made cranes installed at US ports and related facilities. It comes amid heightened US-China tensions over national security and as the Coast Guard last month ordered the ports to better secure the Chinese-made cranes. House lawmakers found that the...
  • Roll Call 66 | Bill Number: H. R. 7511

    03/07/2024 2:38:03 PM PST · by justme4now · 4 replies
    118TH CONGRESS, 2ND SESSION ^ | 3/7/24 | Clerk US House of Representatives
    Been looking for the names of Democrats who voted "nay" on the Laken Riley bill. Only place I could find them is in this mixed list. https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202466
  • Congress Unveils Appropriations Bills to Avoid Partial Government Shutdown

    03/03/2024 5:06:16 PM PST · by ChicagoConservative27 · 15 replies
    Breitbart ^ | 03/03/2024 | Sean Moran
    Congress unveiled the first six appropriations bills on Sunday to fund the government for most of 2024. The rollout of the appropriations bills follows Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and other congressional leaders striking a deal to avert a government shutdown and fund the government for most of 2024. The six appropriations bills would fund the Departments of Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Veterans Affairs, Justice, Commerce, and Energy. The bipartisan package amounts to 1,050-pages and includes more than $450 billion in funding for the fiscal year 2024.
  • Pentagon is sending aid to Ukraine without Congress approval?

    03/01/2024 1:18:25 PM PST · by davikkm · 23 replies
    The Pentagon is considering a controversial move—sending military aid to Ukraine without waiting for Congress to give the nod. Reports suggest they have $4 billion set aside for Ukraine, and they might use it directly from their reserves. Here’s the catch: If they spend this money, Congress might not pay them back. This has raised eyebrows because usually, Congress needs to approve such decisions. The Pentagon seems hesitant to spend this money without a guarantee of getting it back from Congress. It’s led to speculation that they might just decide to send the aid on their own, bypassing the regular...
  • Falling Behind Cynicism Curve

    03/01/2024 10:43:31 AM PST · by Twotone · 5 replies
    Blackmon.Substack.com ^ | February 26, 2024 | David Blackmon
    No matter how cynical I become, I consistently find my sense of reality trailing the march of reality. It is increasingly difficult to avoid falling behind the Cynicism Curve. On this week’s Energy Realities Podcast, which I posted here earlier on Monday, Tammy Nemeth and Irina Slav, in their usual very perceptive way, raised the question of why we so often see the public revolting against these Green New Deal-style policies, yet the policies never seem to be scaled back or rescinded in any real way. This discussion starts about 3 minutes into the podcast. When Irina threw the question...
  • Federal Judge Rules 'Final Major Achievement' of Pelosi's Speakership Was Unconstitutional

    02/29/2024 12:09:27 AM PST · by where's_the_Outrage? · 18 replies
    The Western Journal ^ | Feb 28, 2024 | Jack Davis
    Afederal judge on Tuesday ruled that the Nancy Pelosi-led House of Representatives acted unconstitutionally in December 2022 when it passed a $1.7 trillion federal budget. U.S. District Court Judge James Wesley Hendrix ruled that Pelosi, then speaker of the House, violated the Constitution by allowing members to vote without actually being at the Capitol for the Dec. 23 session at which the budget was adopted, according to Reuters. At the time of the budget’s passing, CNBC referred to the action as “the final major achievement” of Pelosi’s term as speaker of the House. The budget passed 225-201. At the time...