Tag Archives: US House

Johnson’s “Adopted” Son In CA Court On Drug Charge

The Daily Mail reports: The ‘adopted’ black son of new House Speaker Mike Johnson has spoken out for the first time in an exclusive interview with DailyMail.com. Michael Tirrell James said he would ‘probably be in prison’ were it not for Johnson – after he appeared in a Los Angeles court Wednesday on charges of running an illegal cannabis business …

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Santos: I’ll Run Again Even If I Get Expelled [VIDEO]

CNN reports: In a wide-ranging interview with CNN’s Manu Raju on Friday, Rep. George Santos, a New York Republican, argued that his constituents didn’t vote for him based on his biography and said he would “absolutely” run in 2024 if he is expelled – something that could happen as soon as this month if the House Ethics committee recommends the …

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GOP Rep: It Was 29 Degrees When I Took My Kids Trick Or Treating, Therefore Climate Change Is Fake News

“You know, we may have had a hot summer, but I just went trick or treating with my kids, and it was like, you know, the low that evening was 29 degrees, so temperatures change, alright? Temperatures have been changing for the millennia. That being said, yet again, it’s this alarmism, this agenda that stands in the way of our …

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House Votes To Tie Aid To Israel To Spending Cuts

The New York Times reports: A divided House on Thursday passed a Republican-written bill that would tie $14.3 billion in military aid to Israel for its war with Hamas to domestic spending cuts, defying a veto threat from President Biden and bipartisan opposition in the Senate. Republicans pushed through the measure on a mostly party-line vote of 226 to 196, …

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Beetleboob: Over-Regulation Cost Me My Restaurant

“Colorado’s west slope used to have a booming energy production economy. Unfortunately, we’ve been regulated into poverty in Colorado’s third district. I remember when I owned a small business, roughnecks used to come into my restaurant and I knew it was going to be a good, successful, profitable day because I had mud on my floor to clean up. But …

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Mace Staff Has Daily Quota To Get Her On National TV

The Daily Beast reports: The office’s staff handbook, which two aides said was written by Mace herself, demonstrates the boss’s relentless focus on PR and media—along with her grueling expectations for staff. In the document, the responsibilities and expected deliverables listed for the position of communications director are extensive; the person is expected to send out at least one press …

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GOP Bill Would Create Capitol Gun Lockers For Reps

CBS News reports: Some of the proposals on the bill to fund Congress’ operations have the unmistakable whiff of sarcasm. One amendment would require “stop, drop and roll” training for House colleagues who pull fire alarms. Other proposals hammer at hot button issues, including one proposal to provide gun storage lockers on Capitol Hill for licensed gun owners, alleging growing …

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House Democrats Drop Attempt To Censure MTG

The Hill reports: House Democrats scrapped plans to vote on a resolution to censure Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Wednesday, a last-minute move that came immediately after a coalition of Republicans joined with Democrats in torpedoing a resolution to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) over her criticism of Israel. Rep. Becca Balint’s resolution, which stretches eight pages, is a …

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Santos Ridicules Expulsion Attempt By House GOP Reps

“Tonight was a victory for due process not me. This was never about me, and I’ll never let it become about me. We all have rights under this great Constitutional Republic and I’ll fight for our right to uphold them till my last dying breath.” – Rep. George Santos, in a tweet featuring the above cringey image. Santos apparently thought …

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Raskin Cites Due Process For Santos Expulsion Vote

Axios reports: Dozens of House Democrats sent shockwaves through Congress on Wednesday night by voting against a measure to expel Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from Congress. “I’m a Constitution guy,” Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), a constitutional law professor who serves as ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, said of his vote in a statement to Axios. “If and when Santos …

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George Santos Escapes Expulsion In 179-213-19 Vote

The Huffington Post reports: Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), the serial fabulist who is facing federal charges of stealing the identities of some of his political donors and using their credit cards, will get to remain in Congress for at least a little bit longer. Under the U.S. Constitution, a two-thirds majority is required to expel a member, but the resolution …

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LIVE VIDEO: House Votes On George Santos Expulsion

The New York Times reports: The motion to expel Mr. Santos, which was introduced by Representative Anthony D’Esposito of New York, faces a high hurdle. Because the resolution requires approval from two-thirds of the House lawmakers voting, every Democrat and 77 Republicans would need to vote to expel Mr. Santos, assuming all 433 members vote on the matter. Republicans hold …

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GOP Rep: “Innocent Palestinian” Is Like “Innocent Nazi”

“I think when we look at this as a whole, I would encourage the other side to not so lightly throw around the idea of ‘innocent Palestinian civilians,’ as is frequently said. I don’t think we would so lightly throw around the term ‘innocent Nazi civilians’ during World War II. “The list goes on and on of the examples we …

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GOP Rep. Ken Buck To Retire, Cites Cultist Election Lies

The New York Times reports: Representative Ken Buck, a conservative Colorado Republican who played a central role in ousting Kevin McCarthy from the speakership, said he will not seek re-election next year, citing his party’s election denialism and many members’ refusal to condemn the Jan. 6. 2021, assault on the Capitol. Mr. Buck, serving his fifth term from a sprawling …

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House To Vote Tonight On Resolution To Expel Santos

New York City’s ABC affiliate reports: The House of Representatives has scheduled a Wednesday night vote on a GOP-led resolution to expel embattled Rep. George Santos. Fellow Republicans from New York drafted a resolution to remove Santos last week. Expelling Santos from Congress requires two-thirds of the House. This would be 289 of the House’s 433 current members if all …

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Republican Rep. Kay Granger Won’t Seek 15th Term

The Texas Tribune reports: U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth, is preparing to announce she will not run again after serving over two decades in Congress. Granger, who chairs the powerful House Appropriations Committee, is expected to formally announce her decision by the end of the week, according to a source close to her, granted anonymity to discuss the plans. …

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Johnson’s Disclosures: No Assets Or Bank Accounts

The Daily Beast reports: Newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) does not have a bank account. At least, that’s what Johnson reports on years of personal financial disclosures, which date back to 2016 and reveal a financial life that, in the context of his role as a congressman and now speaker, appears extraordinarily precarious. Over the course …

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Johnson In 2019: Only Christians Should Hold Office

“You better sit down any candidate who says they’re going to run for legislature and say, ‘I want to know what your worldview is. I want to know what, to know what you think about the Christian heritage of this country. I want to know what you think about God’s design for society. Have you even thought about that?’ If …

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Johnson Taps Notorious Trump WH Liar As Spokesman

Politico reports: Speaker Mike Johnson has tapped veteran Republican operative Raj Shah to build and oversee his communications operation, according to a person familiar with the move. Shah is expected to serve as Johnson’s deputy chief of staff for communications, where he will, among other things, help run messaging for House Republicans. Shah previously spent four years as senior vice …

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Nancy Mace Is “Intrigued” About Being Trump’s VP

South Carolina’s The State reports: Following her vote to oust former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace remains in the spotlight, recently responding to claims that the GOP is out to get her and to speculations about her becoming Donald Trump’s running mate for vice president. Mace maintained that Republicans are after her for, in part, …

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