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Live updates: Police clear Portland State library twice; NYPD says officer accidentally discharged gun

Law enforcement cleared Portland State University library for second time amidst protests and arrests.

House Republicans investigating pro-Palestinian protests as part of antisemitism probe. [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

Denouncing campus protests, House GOP pushes divisive antisemitism bill

House Republicans aim to address pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses by proposing oversight investigations and legislation. [ more ]

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Republicans Flock to Trump's Trial, Risking Control of the House Floor

House Republicans risked losing control of the floor by supporting Trump at his trial, possibly impacting legislative decisions. [ more ]

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House Republicans Want to Give Trump a Congressional Gold Medal. How Does He Compare to Past Awardees? - Washingtonian

House Republicans proposed awarding Trump Congressional Gold Medal. [ more ]

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TikTok bill: US House to vote on bill that could ban TikTok - BBC News

Donald Trump opposes legislation targeting TikTok due to potential ban consequences.

Trump's influence among House Republicans could impact pending TikTok-related legislation. [ more ]

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House Republicans to present impeachment articles against Alejandro Mayorkas to Senate

House Republicans present articles of impeachment against Secretary Mayorkas, facing Democratic opposition and emphasis on border policies. [ more ]

POLITICO

White House uses GOP recess as tool to hammer inaction on Ukraine aid

House Republicans refuse to approve $95 billion national defense supplemental due to lack of focus on border security.

Political tension between House Republicans and the White House leads to a standstill on passing crucial defense funding. [ more ]

New York Post

Biden admits border isn't secure, says 'massive changes' needed

President Biden admits that the US-Mexico border is not secure, contradicting Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Biden calls for significant policy changes at the border, including changes in the asylum system, and urges House Republicans to take action. [ more ]

POLITICO

4 months ago

Johnson faces conservative blowback over latest spending patch

Some House Republicans are opposing a continuing resolution and demanding action on border policy.

There is disagreement among Republicans about whether shutting down the government is a tactically sound move to push for border security. [ more ]

Washington Post

Justice Dept. declines to give Biden-Hur audio recordings to House committee

The Justice Department refuses to provide audio recordings of President Biden's interviews with the special counsel.

Republicans are accused of seeking recordings for political motives rather than genuine oversight purposes. [ more ]

Axios

House Republican says Biden impeachment probe "probably nearing the conclusion"

House Republicans are nearing the conclusion of the impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

GOP lawmakers feel the probe has not found evidence linking Biden to family business dealings. [ more ]

Axios

James Biden testifying in House GOP impeachment inquiry

James Biden is testifying in a closed-door interview as part of the impeachment probe into President Biden.

House Republicans' impeachment effort faces challenges due to charges against key sources and lack of clear evidence. [ more ]

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Fox News Anchor Delivers Brutal Rebuke of GOP's Push to Impeach Biden: They've Got Nothing'

John Roberts expressed skepticism over the House Republicans' impeachment push against President Joe Biden.

The FBI informant on whom the House Republicans' accusations were based was charged with lying to the FBI about Biden. [ more ]

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House Republicans Try Again to Impeach Mayorkas on Border Charges

House Republicans will attempt to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas for a second time.

Republicans have been unable to provide evidence of any offense committed by Mayorkas and are using impeachment as a political weapon. [ more ]

POLITICO

Mayorkas undaunted by prospect of second impeachment vote

House Republicans are expected to vote again on impeaching Alejandro Mayorkas.

Congress is the only one who can fix the broken immigration system. [ more ]

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Defiant after impeachment vote, Mayorkas tells The Times the effort 'does not rattle me'

Alejandro Mayorkas, the first Latino head of the Homeland Security Department, narrowly escaped impeachment by the House.

House Republican leaders plan to try again to impeach Mayorkas, even though the Democratic-controlled Senate is unlikely to convict him. [ more ]

POLITICO

Schumer presses forward with Ukraine Plan B as GOP leaders reel

House Republicans failed to muster votes for impeachment and aid package, highlighting Speaker Mike Johnson's inability to lead

The collapse of the border deal has cast doubt on Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's leadership abilities [ more ]

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House G.O.P. Defunds L.G.B.T.Q. Centers by Banning Earmarks for Nonprofits

House Republicans are trying to avoid funding battles by barring federal funding through earmarks for nonprofit organizations, affecting various bipartisan supported organizations. [ more ]

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House Republicans move to hold Merrick Garland in contempt over Biden classified documents investigation live

Republicans in the House of Representatives continue to investigate Joe Biden's possession of classified documents.

House Republicans plan to force Democrats into tricky votes through messaging bills. [ more ]

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House Republicans Consider Holding Attorney General in Contempt

House Republicans are threatening to hold Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in contempt for not providing audio of Biden's interview with a special counsel. [ more ]

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2 days ago

Justice Department says Merrick Garland can't be held in contempt by Congress

The U.S. Justice Department pushed back on House Republicans' contempt threat towards Attorney General Merrick Garland over refusing to hand over a special counsel's interview audio recording. [ more ]

Axios

Scoop: Trump, GOP plot 2025 criminal probe of Bidens

Trump allies suggest Trump DOJ could mirror Biden DOJ actions.

House Republicans aiming to investigate and prosecute Biden, similar to Trump's current situation. [ more ]

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House GOP invites Biden to testify at stalled impeachment inquiry

House Republicans invite President Biden to testify before Congress regarding Biden family businesses.

GOP-led impeachment inquiry into Biden lacks hard evidence but faces pressure to deliver results. [ more ]

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House Republicans invite Joe Biden to testify at public hearing as impeachment inquiry stalls

House Republicans invited President Joe Biden to testify in the impeachment inquiry regarding his family's business affairs.

The impeachment inquiry into President Biden lacks political support to move forward with an actual impeachment. [ more ]

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OMG science

Republicans Step Up Attacks on Scientist at Heart of Lab Leak Theory

House Republicans seek criminal investigation of virus-hunting nonprofit leader amid suspicions of ties to Covid-19 origin. [ more ]

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Majorie Taylor Greene is planning a vote next week to oust Speaker Johnson

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene plans to call for a vote to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson due to reliance on Democrat votes. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Trump & Mike Johnson hold bizarre press conference to introduce a law that already exists

President Trump defends Christian Nationalist Speaker Johnson by proposing a bill to ban non-citizens from voting, despite it being already banned by federal law. [ more ]

Axios

Marjorie Taylor Greene ramps up threat to oust Mike Johnson

Some House Republicans are not taking Marjorie Taylor Greene's threats seriously.

There is a divide within the Republican party regarding the leadership and direction of the party. [ more ]

Intelligencer

Don't Get Too Attached to Speaker Mike Johnson

Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges balancing party dynamics and leadership responsibilities

Johnson's future as Speaker depends on maintaining support from both House Republicans and Democrats [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

House Republicans Demand SEC Explain What's Up With Crypto Platform Prometheum

House Republicans demand SEC answers on ETH security classification

Prometheum Inc. faces scrutiny over ETH custody operation [ more ]

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Education

House Republicans float bill to require free speech on campuses

House Republicans aim to end political litmus tests at universities to protect students' First Amendment rights,

Legislation threatens to cut federal aid to non-compliant institutions. [ more ]

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Ken Buck Cuts Short House Term, Leaving Republicans Down Yet Another Member

Ken Buck leaving Congress early further reduces Republican majority.

His departure adds pressure on House Republicans during a crucial time. [ more ]

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House to vote on short-term funding bill to avert partial shutdown

House Republicans are divided on government funding.

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces pressure from the House Freedom Caucus. [ more ]

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House Republicans Announce Bill That Provides More Military Aid to Israel But Leaves Out Ukraine

House Republicans will provide military aid to Israel but leave out help for Ukraine, highlighting challenges in passing a comprehensive national security package.

The Senate is expected to release a broader compromise package including immigration enforcement funding.

The House has already approved a military aid package for Israel in November that the Senate declined to take up. [ more ]

Axios

Split screen: Biden shows vigor as Hur to testify on president's "poor memory"

Biden is actively addressing concerns about his age through various engagements and a new ad.

Republicans are pressing on the issue of Biden's age and memory in comparison to Trump. [ more ]

Truthout

Critics Say GOP's Budget Blueprint Is a Thinly Veiled Ploy to Slash Key Programs

The GOP budget proposal includes potential cuts to Social Security and Medicare.

House Republicans are focusing on Medicaid work requirements and a fiscal commission for key programs. [ more ]

POLITICO

Schumer challenges Johnson to 'step up' ahead of Friday shutdown cliff

House Republicans need more time to finalize legislation, potential for government shutdown if appropriations bills aren't passed in time.

Negotiations over cuts to agriculture programs, restrictions on USDA spending, and policy riders like mail delivery of abortion pills are key points of contention. [ more ]

POLITICO

Biden: House Republicans 'walking away from the threat of Russia'

House Republicans criticized for not passing aid for Ukraine

President Joe Biden urges House Republicans to act on aid for Ukraine [ more ]

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Dozens of House Republicans Declare Trump's Jan. 6 Actions Were Not Insurrection

House Republicans are trying to bolster Trump's claim that he did nothing wrong in connection to the events of January 6th.

They have signed onto a resolution declaring that Mr. Trump did not engage in insurrection in an effort to influence courts and state election officials. [ more ]

POLITICO

Trump vows to fight border deal 'all the way,' praises Johnson as 'very tough'

Trump is willing to take the blame for a failed immigration bill.

There is disagreement within the Senate and House regarding the proposed immigration bill. [ more ]

POLITICO

'We're sucking wind': McHenry slams Johnson's work as speaker

House Republicans' decision to not execute a deal in December has cost the Defense Department billions of dollars per month.

Drawing out the calendar and delaying votes does not lead to political or policy wins. [ more ]

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Ex-FBI Informant Says His Biden Bribery Claims Were Passed on By 'Officials Associated with Russian Intelligence'

Former FBI informant arrested for lying about Biden bribery claim involving Russian intelligence

House Republicans investigating Bidens using informant's claims despite lack of evidence [ more ]

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