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Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on US aid for Ukraine, allies
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Quick Glance: House Speaker Mike Johnson to Push for Aid to Israel and Ukraine
- House Speaker Mike Johnson aims to advance aid for Israel and Ukraine this week to secure approval for a national security package.
- Under political pressure, Johnson seeks support for Kyiv against Moscow's invasion and humanitarian aid for civilians in Ukraine and Gaza.
- Despite internal Republican tensions, Johnson plans to package aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Asian allies for House approval.
- While facing criticism from Trump and conservatives, Johnson navigates demands for urgent aid to Ukraine amid Russian aggression.
Noncitizen voting isn't an issue in federal elections, regardless of conspiracy theories. Here's why
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Quick Glance: Trump's Favorite Theme: Dishonest 'Noncitizen Voting'
- House Speaker Mike Johnson's 'election security' event at Mar-a-Lago will focus on legislation targeting noncitizen voting.
- Despite existing bans and rare noncitizen votes, the debate aims to boost Trump's presidential candidacy.
- Laws from 1996 prohibit noncitizen voting in federal and state elections, yet some municipalities in some states allow it.
- Trump and allies falsely claim noncitizens vote in elections, while data shows minimal incidents. The debate serves as a political maneuver and distracts from actual election issues.
Johnson signals he won’t put Senate supplemental on the floor despite increased pressure
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Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.
- In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.
- Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
Swalwell mocks Trump, Johnson talk of election integrity: ‘Absurd’: Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) called a joint press conference on “election integrity” from ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4591965-swalwell-mocks-trump-johnson-talk-election-integrity-absurd/
Rand Paul Puts Mike Johnson on Blast: 'Lost All His Principles': The senator on Sunday suggested that Johnson had "completely changed and lost all his ...
newsweek.com/rand-paul-puts-mike-johnson-blast-lost-all-his-principles-1890164
Despite Republican objections, House Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on aid for Ukraine, Israel and other allies
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George Santos Explains Why He’s Raised $0 for Return Congressional Bid: The disgraced former U.S. representative says he doesn’t want people to think he’s a ...
thedailybeast.com/george-santos-explains-why-hes-raised-dollar0-for-return-congressional-bid
Jan. 6 committee chair rips Trump ‘election integrity’ event with Johnson: Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) on Friday slammed former President Trump’s upcoming ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4589993-jan-6-panel-chair-rips-trump-election-integrity-event-johnson/
McCarthy calls Greene ‘serious legislator’ amid Johnson ouster threat: Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) called Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4581253-mccarthy-calls-greene-serious-legislator-amid-johnson-ouster-threat/
Ex-Marine Reveals Plan to Defeat Lauren Boebert: Democrat Ike McCorkle said he is running against Lauren Boebert's "brand of MAGA extremism."
newsweek.com/ex-marine-reveals-plan-defeat-lauren-boebert-1890044
Kevin McCarthy’s Rebranding Tour: The former speaker wants to shape how history remembers him — with some clever truth-bending and big omissions.
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/14/kevin-mccarthy-democracy-event-georgetown-00152038
Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene Are on a Collision Course: With Speaker Mike Johnson and Trump aligned, and Greene continuing to threaten Johnson ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-marjorie-taylor-greene-1889648
Iran attack live updates: House speaker plans vote on Israel aid, IDF vows retaliation for strikes
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Quick Glance: Israel Army Chief Vows Response to Iran Attack, Western Nations Call for Restraint
- Multiple Western allies caution against escalation following Iran's attack on Israel, raising fears of broader regional conflict.
- Israel's military leader pledges a response to Iran's attack, while Western countries urge Israel to avoid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
- Western nations, including the US, France, Germany, the UK, along with the United Nations and the European Union, advocate for restraint and de-escalation to prevent further conflict.
- Concerns of regional escalation loom as violence stemming from Israel's conflict in Gaza threatens to spread to other areas, prompting international calls for peace and diplomacy.
Trump’s third visit to the battleground state comes just one day after his election integrity joint press conference with House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Democrats seek to hold Alaska House seat in maverick state: Democrats are bracing for a tough fight in Alaska, where Rep. Mary Peltola (D) is seeking to win ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4591123-democrats-seek-to-hold-alaska-house-seat-in-maverick-state/
Speaker Mike Johnson endorses Nancy Mace in SC US House race, calling her 'unafraid'
postandcourier.com/politics/speaker-johnson-endorses-nancy-mace-for-congress/article_accd3202-fba1-11ee-856f-1b8479507587.html
Ted Cruz Gets Huge Boost in Texas: A new poll has revealed that Cruz is leading his Democratic challenger Colin Allred by 45 percent to 36 percent ahead of the ...
newsweek.com/ted-cruz-beating-colin-allred-texas-poll-senate-election-1889662
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House passes reauthorization of US spy program after GOP upheaval: The U.S. House has passed a bill to reauthorize and provide sweeping reforms of a key U.S ...
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GOP rages over FISA as deadline inches closer: Frustrations are boiling over in the GOP conference after 19 Republicans blocked legislation to reauthorize the ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4587023-gop-rages-fisa-702/
How Speaker Johnson helped Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election | CNN Politics
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Hard-liners vow retaliation against Republicans who sank FISA warrant mandate: Hard-line conservatives are turning up the heat on their GOP colleagues who voted ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4590833-fisa-warrant-mandate-republicans-retaliation/
Rep. Ruben Gallego Says Codifying Abortion Rights Is Necessary To Combat Arizona's 1864 Law
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Gallego targets Lake on abortion in new Arizona Senate ad: A new ad from Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego’s (D) Senate campaign targets Republican rival Kari Lake on ...
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Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
Trump is recreating his web of chaos at home and abroad in a preview of what a second term could look like
cnn.com/2024/04/10/politics/trump-chaos-johnson-abortion/
Biden campaign unveils ‘MAGA Mike’ video linking Johnson, Trump on abortion: President Biden’s reelection campaign on Friday unveiled a video linking former ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4589941-biden-campaign-unveils-maga-mike-video-linking-johnson-trump-on-abortion/
Trump Lashes Out at ‘Impeacher’ Dan Newhouse by Backing Jerrod Sessler: Known for holding a grudge, the former president made his first endorsement against a ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-lashes-out-at-impeacher-foe-dan-newhouse-by-backing-his-opponent-jerrod-sessler
House Republicans revolt against spy agency bill, signaling trouble for Johnson: Nineteen far-right members opposed a procedural hurdle known as a rule Wednesday ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/10/fisa-house-republicans-mike-johnson-spying-section-702/
Top Foreign Affairs Democrat says he doesn’t think Johnson will be ousted for Ukraine vote
thehill.com/homenews/house/4583132-top-foreign-affairs-democrat-says-he-doesnt-think-johnson-will-be-ousted-for-ukraine-vote/
Fighting for voting rights, making 'good trouble' in John Lewis' name, now a partisan issue
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/15/john-lewis-voting-right-act-fight-still-on/73279763007/
Schatz, Takano offer resolution supporting LGBTQ students : Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) unveiled a resolution Friday demanding ...
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4590600-schatz-takano-offer-resolution-supporting-lgbtq-students/
McCaul says ‘important’ for Johnson to talk Ukraine with Trump: ‘He has tremendous influence over my conference’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4593844-mccaul-says-important-for-johnson-to-talk-ukraine-with-trump-he-has-tremendous-influence-over-my-conference/
Republicans panic about post-Mike Johnson meltdown: "I don't see who could get the votes needed to become speaker and then effectively lead."
axios.com/2024/04/10/republicans-mike-johnson-motion-to-vacate-greene
RFK Jr. running mate says Khanna’s call for her to step down is ‘anti-democratic’
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4585211-rfk-jr-running-mate-khanna-call-step-down-anti-democratic/
Liz Cheney Rebukes Marjorie Taylor Greene's Putin Rant: Support for Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia is dwindling among U.S. Republican lawmakers.
newsweek.com/liz-cheney-rebukes-marjorie-taylor-greene-defending-vladimir-putin-1890068
House intelligence chair says Republicans are ‘absolutely’ repeating Russian propaganda
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Quick Glance: GOP Rep. Turner: Accusations of Russian Propaganda Spread Among Republicans
- The congressman stated that it is 'absolutely true' that Russia's anti-Ukraine messaging has 'infected' his party's base.
- Mike Turner, a Republican representative, accused some of his colleagues of spreading Russian propaganda 'on the House floor' amid Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
- Turner's comments align with an earlier assertion by another Republican and chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul, who mentioned that Russian propaganda has infiltrated the United States and affected a significant portion of his party's base.
- McCaul attributed the dissemination of Russian propaganda to conservative media outlets, including 'nighttime entertainment shows' that echo talking points used by Russian state media.
House Democrat on naming prison after Trump: ‘He might be visiting soon’: Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) said in a Sunday interview he thinks it’s “only fitting” to ...
thehill.com/homenews/4580429-house-democrat-on-naming-prison-after-trump-he-might-be-visiting-soon/
Tlaib, Bush form joint fundraising committee ahead of Bush’s upcoming primary: Progressives Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Cori Bush (D-Mo ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4589649-tlaib-bush-form-joint-fundraising-committee-ahead-of-bushs-upcoming-primary/
"This place is dysfunctional": House Republicans fume over "messaging" votes
axios.com/2024/04/12/house-republicans-anger-messaging-votes
Senate GOP urges Johnson to stand up to ‘chaos caucus’: Senate Republicans are urging Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to stand up to the “chaos caucus” in the House ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4581813-senate-gop-urges-johnson-to-stand-up-to-chaos-caucus/
The farcical saga of an impeachment trial no one wants to convene: Senate Democrats have made clear they plan to dismiss the homeland secretary’s impeachment ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/11/mayorkas-impeachment-senate-trial/
Quick Glance: Republicans delay hearing of DHS Secretary Mayorkas to next week
- The House plans to postpone the hearing of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to next week.
Trump and Mike Johnson push for redundant ban on non-citizens voting: Planned bill to ban already illegal practice is latest Republican step to spread falsehoods ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/11/trump-mike-johnson-migrant-voting-bill
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's rival demands 'equal time' on Stephen Colbert's show
nypost.com/2024/04/10/us-news/aoc-rival-martin-dolan-demands-equal-time-on-stephen-colberts-show/
A Pittsburgh congressional race could test Democrats who have criticized Israel's handling of war
apnews.com/article/summer-lee-israel-hamas-progressive-democrats-primaries-5608acf78e2e79f36d68f5a664005bee
Trump campaign calls for more presidential debates ‘much earlier’ in election race – as it happened
theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/apr/11/trump-biden-mike-johnson-election-latest-updates
Arizona abortion ruling is a win Kari Lake didn’t need in key Senate race: The Republican former TV anchor is trying to soften her election-denying image against ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/14/arizona-senate-kari-lake-abortion-ruben-gallego
Steve Garvey is raising millions — and paying for it: The former baseball star turned Republican Senate candidate pulled $3.4 million in the most recent filing.
politico.com/news/2024/04/15/steve-garvey-schiff-fec-00152412
New Jersey’s electoral process just got upended: Andy Kim is fighting against some high-level political arcana
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/11/new-jerseys-electoral-process-just-got-upended
Donald Trump and Mike Johnson Are Teaming Up on a Fantasy Bill for a Fantasy Problem
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/trump-immigration-voting-johnson-election-integrity-illegal.html
U.S.-Israel politics set to roil Democratic primaries: Republican donors and pro-Israel Democrats are working to defeat some of the most liberal members of the ...
npr.org/2024/04/05/1242536070/democrats-israel-palestine-primaries
Quick Glance: Israel’s Military Recovers Hostage's Body in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks
- Israel's military found the body of a 47-year-old farmer held hostage in Gaza.
- The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of hostages.
- The U.N. warned of an imminent shameful famine in Gaza.
- The destruction of hospitals in Gaza has severely impacted the health system.
Illinois Democrat: Speaker Johnson ‘should not be punished for doing the right thing’ on Ukraine
thehill.com/homenews/house/4583778-illinois-democrat-speaker-johnson-should-not-be-punished-for-doing-the-right-thing-on-ukraine/
Hawley outraises the field in his Senate reelection bid in Missouri. And buys a car.
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287708420.html
Indiana limits abortion data for privacy under near-total ban, but some GOP candidates push back
apnews.com/article/indiana-abortion-privacy-election-2024-16571935725314dc037ff915a257eb17
Boebert continues stoking controversy amid intense battle to keep her job: Three months after Rep. Lauren Boebert apologized for disruptive conduct at a Denver ...
cnn.com/2024/04/05/politics/lauren-boebert-congress-reelection/
Katie Porter’s Senate bid is over — but her fundraising push is not: The Southern California Democrat is sending emails every week to build support for ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/08/katie-porter-fundraising-anti-corporate-00151175
Trump says he’ll jail his opponents. Members of the House Jan. 6 committee are preparing
bostonherald.com/2024/04/08/trump-says-hell-jail-his-opponents-members-of-the-house-jan-6-committee-are-preparing/
Blizzard: What Trump should look for in a running mate: Several names are mentioned as potential vice-presidential picks, but Trump should select someone young ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/13/blizzard-what-trump-should-look-for-in-a-running-mate/
Conservatives warm to proposed changes in FISA reauthorization bill: Conservative holdouts on Thursday appear to be warming to modifications proposed to the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/11/politics/house-republicans-fisa-modifications/
Boebert clinches top spot on primary ballot in new Colorado district: Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) clinched the first spot on the ballot for her Colorado GOP ...
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AOC Recalls the ‘Trauma’ of Seeing Deepfake Porn of Herself : Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez described the experience of stumbling upon AI-generated porn of herself ...
thecut.com/article/aoc-deepfake-defiance-act.html
Inside Congress Live, Apr 09, 2024 - Live Updates - POLITICO: Live updates and analysis from POLITICO’s Congress team
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Gallego posts $7.5 million haul in Arizona Senate race: Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) raised $7.5 million for his Arizona Senate bid during the first three months ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4569405-gallego-fundraising-arizona-senate/
Spending by conservative-funded group can't dent Summer Lee's fundraising edge: Conservative billionaire financier Jeffrey Yass is funding a PAC supporting a ...
post-gazette.com/news/election-2024/2024/04/12/yass-moderate-pac-spending-lee-patel-race-campaign-finance/stories/202404120075
A GOP Megadonor Is Attacking This Progressive For 'Opposing President Biden': Jeffrey Yass, the largest Republicans' donor of 2024, is funding attack ads that ...
huffpost.com/entry/jeffrey-yass-summer-lee-bhavini-patel_n_66185af2e4b00830e916d6fb
House GOP scuttles FISA vote at Trump's urging: Right-wing lawmakers blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's surveillance bill
theweek.com/politics/trump-fisa-johnson-house-republicans
House passes FISA reauthorization bill after previous GOP setback: The House narrowly failed to adopt a warrant amendment to the FISA bill.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/house-clears-hurdle-reauthorizing-fisa-spy-program-after/story
Opinion | One Real Step Toward Transforming Congress: There’s a way to modify the motion to vacate so it avoids causing more chaos.
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/09/congress-motion-to-vacate-fix-00151076
John Eastman wants to keep practicing law, representing Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene – and paying his own bills
cnn.com/2024/04/05/politics/john-eastman-legal-bills/
Hot Dem primary in Maryland tightens a month before election: Angela Alsobrooks is within the margin of error against Rep. David Trone, per internal Alsobrooks ...
axios.com/2024/04/12/democratic-primary-maryland-tightens-alsobrooks-trone
Can Colin Allred Actually Flip Ted Cruz’s Senate Seat to Democrats?: Rep. Colin Allred is challenging Ted Cruz for a U.S. Senate seat. The Texas Republican is ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/who-is-colin-allred-texas-ted-cruz-senate-1234999872/
Battenfeld: Does Ayanna Pressley really represent her constituents’ top needs?: After spending her early career with the ultra progressive “Squad” talking about ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/04/battenfeld-does-ayanna-pressley-really-represent-her-constituents-top-needs/
US general says Ukraine will soon run out of shells, anti-air missiles without US aid
kyivindependent.com/us-general-says-ukraine-will-soon-run-out-of-shells-anti-air-missiles-without-us-aid/
HAPPENING NOW: "Rosie the Riveters" are honored with a Congressional Gold Medal at ceremony on Capitol Hill. abcnews.go.com/politics
Hogan shakes up Maryland Senate race as Democrats wrestle over their nominee: Former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan passed on a bid for a Maryland Senate seat last ...
cnn.com/2024/04/07/politics/maryland-senate-race-congress-elections/
Tim Scott launches new video series featuring Black GOP congressmen: Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has launched a new video series spotlighting the five Black ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4576806-tim-scott-new-video-series-black-gop-congressmen/
Washington State Democrats Could Win Supermajorities in 2024: The ability to amend the state constitution in a way that fixes so much broken nonsense is on the ...
thestranger.com/elections-2024/2024/04/09/79461043/washington-state-democrats-could-win-supermajorities-in-2024
Ukrainian-Born U.S. Lawmaker Victoria Spartz Turns on Aid Proposal: Democrats were disappointed by the Republican representative’s inability to shore up ...
thedailybeast.com/ukrainian-born-us-lawmaker-victoria-spartz-turns-on-aid-proposal
The House Dems who keep using TikTok while voting against it: A campaign dilemma: The most popular app among young voters is growing more politically toxic in ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/08/house-dems-tiktok-00150873
♦️ About 50 potential jurors in Donald Trump’s first criminal trial were immediately excused—either for logistical reasons or because they do not think they ... Show more www.economist.com/in-brief/2024/04/15/first-trump-trial-begins-mike-johnson-to-push-israel-aid
Ruben Gallego redefines himself as he seeks Senate promotion in Arizona: PHOENIX — Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego referred to himself as “a true progressive voice ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/ruben-gallego-redefines-seeks-senate-promotion-arizona-rcna146568
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