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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

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 ]

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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

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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 ]

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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 ]

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

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 ]

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 ]

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 ]

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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 ]

Truthout

House GOP Defends Fossil Gas Exports as Industry Profits at Consumers' Expense

House Republicans are pushing legislation to end the Biden administration's pause on permits for new LNG export terminals.

The legislation would declare all fossil fuel imports and exports to be 'in the public interest,' stripping regulators of their power to deny construction permits for new LNG export terminals. [ more ]

Axios

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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 ]

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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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Hunter Biden, Facing Contempt Referral, Says House Subpoenas Are Invalid

Hunter Biden argues House subpoenas are invalid because they were issued before impeachment inquiry was voted on. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

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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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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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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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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 ]

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G.O.P. Opens Mayorkas Impeachment Push With No Evidence of High Crimes

House Republicans have started formal impeachment hearings against the homeland security secretary, accusing him of failing to enforce immigration laws.

This is part of the GOP's ongoing efforts to attack the Biden administration on immigration, a politically potent issue for them. [ more ]

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Defying Trump, G.O.P. Congressmen Hit the Road for DeSantis

Two House Republicans, Chip Roy and Thomas Massie, are openly criticizing former President Donald Trump's policies and character as they campaign for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

They argue that DeSantis has a proven track record of conservative victories and would be a leader that their children can look up to. [ 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 ]

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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 ]

POLITICO

Johnson confronts biggest test yet: Whether to walk away from his own funding deal

House Republicans are divided over the spending deal, which could lead to a partial government shutdown if not honored.

Some Republicans believe that McCarthy's failure to secure more spending cuts led to his removal as speaker, while others argue it was his willingness to entertain unworkable conservative demands. [ more ]

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Defying Trump, G.O.P. Congressmen Hit the Road for DeSantis

Two House Republicans, Chip Roy and Thomas Massie, are openly criticizing former President Donald Trump's policies and character as they campaign for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

They argue that DeSantis has a proven track record of conservative victories and would be a leader that their children can look up to. [ 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 ]

Los Angeles Times

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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 ]

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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