Congress: Another GOP Rep. Quits; Tammy Murphy Exits NJ Senate Race; MJT Wants to Oust Mike Johnson
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While Donald Trump sleeps : The Ukraine aid vote in the House of Representatives exposed Republican divisions that will endure
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Quick Glance: Melania Trump Launches Initiative to Woo Gay Conservatives at Mar-a-Lago Fundraiser
- Melania Trump unveiled an initiative at a fundraiser to attract conservative gay support for Donald Trump's 2024 candidacy.
- The event aimed to strengthen ties with conservative LGBTQ+ supporters and invest resources in educational efforts and pro-Trump messages.
- Led by Richard Grenell, the first openly gay Cabinet member in the U.S., the initiative seeks to persuade the LGBTQ+ community that Donald Trump is the best choice.
- Melania Trump's involvement represents a stark contrast to past campaigns as she takes on a key role in supporting conservative gay and lesbian voters.
Biden signs $95 billion aid package with assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan. Calls for TikTok ban or sale
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Trump spends more than a quarter of campaign donations on legal fees: Ex-president’s court cases have drained $76mn from his election coffers since January last ...
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Ukraine Russia war: US House passes crucial aid deal worth $61bn: The long-stalled package could be vital for Ukraine, which is struggling to contain Russia's ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
11 Republican "fake electors" indicted for falsely declaring Trump won Arizona: Eighteen people including Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows and ...
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Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
- Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.
- They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.
- The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.
- The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
Ukraine, Israel aid bill on track as House pushes toward votes: The House has pushed a $95 billion national security aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other U ...
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Johnson calls for Columbia president to resign ahead of university visit: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) called for Columbia University’s president to resign ...
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Columbia extends protest deadline after students agree to dismantle some tents: Columbia University students agreed to take down "a significant number" of the ...
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Johnson: ‘There is an appropriate time’ for National Guard if student protesters don’t disperse
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US student protests: ‘You see a lot of hate on campus’: In the sunshine, the pro-Palestine encampment in Columbia University looks like the luxury section of a ...
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Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
GOP senator: Greene ‘dragging our brand down’: Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) took a shot at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) Tuesday, saying she is “dragging our ...
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Quick Glance: The Right Grapples with Marjorie Taylor Greene's Impact
- Kevin McCarthy's concessions led to repercussions for both him and the Republican Party.
- Greene faces criticism from conservative media and politicians who see her as a liability to the party.
- Her controversial actions and missteps have resulted in increased scrutiny, even from within her own party.
- The GOP base is not fully aligned with Greene's pursuits, indicating growing doubts about her ability to represent the party.
Biden endorses House aid package for Israel, Ukraine: House Speaker Mike Johnson is forging ahead toward a vote later this week on a package of Ukraine funding ...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Heckling at Columbia After Calling for National Guard on Campus
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Johnson to Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Columbia: ‘Go Back to Class and Stop the Nonsense’
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White House declines Mike Johnson’s demand to call in the National Guard for college protesters
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New York governor tells Speaker Johnson to stay out of Columbia tumult: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is criticizing Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La ...
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Johnson, GOP lawmakers heckled at combative Columbia event: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Republican lawmakers were repeatedly and loudly heckled during a ...
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Quick Glance: Contentious Press Conference: Johnson and GOP Lawmakers Heckled at Columbia
- A press conference at Columbia University was marked by loud heckling against Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP lawmakers who condemned antisemitism and pro-Palestine demonstrations on the campus.
- The GOP lawmakers faced boos from protesters and struggled to be heard as they criticized the treatment of Jewish students on the campus and directly addressed the student demonstrators.
- Johnson and his GOP colleagues called for the resignation of Columbia University President Minouche Shafik, resulting in loud boos from the audience.
- After an Orthodox rabbi advised Jewish students to return home, the university announced a shift to hybrid learning for the remainder of the semester until the situation on and around campus significantly improved.
US Speaker Mike Johnson may pay political price for Ukraine deal: Republican Mike Johnson can savour a hard-fought victory, but hard-line colleagues are plotting ...
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Pro-Palestinian campus protests roil political debate in Washington: College students demonstrating their support for Palestinians on campuses across the country ...
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Trump on Johnson’s handling of Ukraine vote: ‘You can’t really get too tough’ with slim majority
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Quick Glance: Trump defends Johnson's handling of Ukraine vote
- Former President Trump defended Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for bringing additional aid for Ukraine and other national security priorities to a vote in the House.
- Trump mentioned the difficulty Johnson faced due to the GOP's narrow majority, stating that it was challenging to be too tough in such a situation.
- The debate over providing billions in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan divided House Republicans and led to calls from Trump allies for Johnson's removal as Speaker.
- Johnson defied his conservative critics by moving forward with bills for overseas assistance, separate from a failed border security bill, emphasizing the importance of supporting democratic allies facing threats.
With Trump in court, can Biden take control of the election?: As polls show the race tied, the president is campaigning around the country and his opponent is ...
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Trump factor loomed large as GOP leaders pushed through Ukraine aid: Providing Ukraine with weapons and other U.S. aid as it fends off a Russian invasion is ...
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Quick Glance: McConnell Attributes Delay in Crucial Ukraine Aid to Tucker Carlson and Trump
- Mitch McConnell celebrated new U.S. aid to Ukraine and blamed Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump for the delay.
- McConnell emphasized the importance of Ukraine aid, criticized Carlson and Trump for the delay, and praised the expected passage of the bill.
- He expressed support for Ukraine aid and highlighted the significance of supporting freedom-loving countries globally.
- McConnell expressed optimism about the GOP Senate nominees and confidence in winning the majority to transition into the role of majority leader.
Johnson defends Israel when asked about children’s deaths: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday doubled down on his support for Israel ...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson calls on Columbia's president to resign - UPI.com
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Just 1 in 5 want Johnson replaced as Speaker: Survey: Only 1 in 5 Americans want Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to be replaced, according to a new poll ...
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"Mike you suck!": House Republicans face brutal hostility over Columbia University visit
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Trump spends more than a quarter of campaign donations on legal fees: Ex-president’s court cases have drained $76mn from his election coffers since January last ...
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Greene faces uphill battle to oust Johnson: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is escalating her threat to remove Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from power ...
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Forecasting pioneer: ‘A lot would have to go wrong for Biden to lose’: A notable forecaster of presidential elections said in a recent interview that “a lot ...
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Haley attracts more than 150K votes in Pennsylvania GOP primary, weeks after dropping bid
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Mike Johnson Booed by Columbia Pro-Palestinian Protesters: The House speaker was met with an angry crowd in New York City on Wednesday.
newsweek.com/mike-johnson-booed-columbia-pro-palestinian-protesters-1893957
Johnson: Republicans ‘don’t have a functioning majority’ in the House: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) joined Jesse Watters Wednesday to discuss the massive foreign ...
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Momentum grows to remove Johnson over potential change to ouster rule: Momentum is growing quickly behind the effort to remove Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La ...
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House Republican retirement wave grows as veteran Rep. Bill Posey plans exit: "Circumstances beyond my control now require me to suspend my re-election ...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s crusade fails to dislodge Johnson as House speaker: For weeks, U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene promised that if the House approved a ...
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"Ungovernable": How Republicans willingly gave up their power in the House of Representatives
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Bannon says House Republicans secretly want Trump to lose: Steve Bannon, former President Trump’s 2016 campaign executive, railed against House Republicans on ...
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Rep. Paul Gosar becomes third Republican backing motion to oust Mike Johnson: The measure has enough GOP votes to remove Johnson without a Democratic rescue.
axios.com/2024/04/19/gosar-joins-motion-to-vacate-mike-johnson
Mike Johnson’s sons almost drowned after Mar-a-Lago meeting last year: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said his sons almost drowned after he had dinner with ...
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Lauren Boebert Gets Support for Becoming House Speaker: Representative Matt Gaetz said he believes the congresswoman would do a better job in the role than ...
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Shadow speaker: Hakeem Jeffries quietly wrests control from Mike Johnson: "I would not want to play blackjack against him," said one senior House ...
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Mike Johnson gets another rare bipartisan bailout from Democrats on foreign aid: It's the second time Congress that Democrats have had to step in and save a ...
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McGovern: Democrats won’t be ‘cheap date’ to help Speaker Johnson keep his job: Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) said Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) needs to understand ...
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How Iran’s Attack on Israel May Boost Odds for Ukraine Aid in House: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s ...
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Arrests in US over Gaza protests, House speaker heckled: Columbia University students heckled US House Speaker Mike Johnson as he visited the flashpoint of ...
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US House of Representatives approves billions in aid to Ukraine: After months of struggle, the American House of Representatives voted on further aid for Ukraine ...
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House passes new $61 billion aid package for Ukraine after long congressional stalemate
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36-year-old joins wave of House Republican retirements: "The current dysfunction on Capitol Hill is distressing," LaTurner said.
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New Jersey Democratic Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies, Speaker Johnson announces: US Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a New Jersey Democrat, has died, Speaker Mike Johnson ...
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Quick Glance: Late Congressman Donald Payne Jr.
- Democratic Congressman Donald Payne Jr. from New Jersey has passed away at the age of 65
- Payne, a longstanding House member, was the son of a former congressman
- He advocated for healthcare legislation, gun violence prevention, and infrastructure investments
- Following his death, a special election will be held to fill his position in the House of Representatives
Biden signs Israel, Ukraine, TikTok bill into law: TikTok vowed to legally challenge the measure if President Biden ultimately signed it into law.
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Inside Dems' thinking on saving Mike Johnson: “I don’t think we should penalize a speaker for doing the right thing,” said Rep. Steny Hoyer.
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Johnson temporarily dodges ouster vote as House passes foreign aid: Conservative rebels are hoping the week-long recess will build support for their pending ...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week
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Booing Columbia Students Drown Out Mike Johnson’s Call for National Guard: The House speaker threatened to call in the National Guard on Columbia protesters ...
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How the House is voting on Ukraine, Israel, Gaza and other funding: The House is voting on funding for Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, the Pacific and a TikTok ban ...
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Rep. Glenn Ivey says House foreign aid passage was ‘good day’ for Johnson amid ouster threat
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Trump wins Pennsylvania, but Nikki Haley wins over 147,000 votes: Possible warning signs have emerged for the former president in his bid to reclaim the White ...
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House Speaker Johnson visits Columbia University amid protests: Johnson’s visit marks the first time the top representative in the House is visiting a college ...
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Late Night Mocks Republicans for Trying to Oust Their Speaker: “Being the speaker of the House nowadays is like being Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriend — you hang ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Mixes Up Jimmy Kimmel and Al Pacino in Rant
- Former President Donald Trump recently mixed up Jimmy Kimmel and actor Al Pacino in a bizarre rant on social media about Kimmel's hosting of the 2024 Academy Awards.
- Trump claims Kimmel experienced a 'classic blackout' at the Oscars and forgot to say the famous mandatory line 'AND THE WINNER IS.'
- Kimmel responded to Trump's mix-up with a humorous comment, referencing Trump's self-proclaimed status as a 'very stable genius' in 2018.
- Trump's rant about Kimmel seems to be in response to his monologue on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' discussing Trump's declining wealth and hush money trial.
Biden says he’s happy to debate Trump ahead of November’s election: President Biden says he will debate former President Trump ahead of this year’s election ...
cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/biden-trump-debate/
Netflix will stop reporting subscriber numbers in 2025: Netflix grew subscribers by 16% year-over-year last quarter, bringing its total number of paid members to ...
axios.com/2024/04/18/netflix-subscribers-count-stop-quarterly
Reps. Ritchie Torres, Mike Lawler float bill putting antisemitism monitors on college campuses
nypost.com/2024/04/26/us-news/reps-mike-lawler-ritchie-torres-float-bill-putting-antisemitism-monitors-on-college-campuses/
Greene says she doesn’t care if ‘Speaker’s office becomes a revolving door’: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said Thursday she doesn’t care if the “Speaker’s ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4603178-greene-says-she-doesnt-care-if-speakers-office-becomes-a-revolving-door/
Senate conservatives urge House GOP to sink Speaker’s Ukraine strategy: Senate conservatives led by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) urged House Republicans to oppose what ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4605316-senate-conservatives-urge-house-sink-johnson-ukraine/
Fox News Host Confronts Marjorie Taylor Greene on 'Creating Drama': "I don't apologize for standing firm in my belief, in my faith and my absolute allegiance to ...
newsweek.com/fox-news-host-confronts-marjorie-taylor-greene-creating-drama-1892591
‘It’s about as trivial as an impeachment can get’
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The ‘Squad’s’ Summer Lee beats back primary challenge : Although it was not the only factor in the race, the Israel-Hamas war undoubtedly hovered over the ...
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Quick Glance: Summer Lee Secures Key Victory in Pennsylvania Primary
- Pennsylvania congresswoman Summer Lee successfully navigated a primary challenge on Tuesday, securing progressives one of their most crucial wins of this election cycle while preparing for an influx of pro-Israel funding targeting candidates supportive of a ceasefire.
- During the primaries, Lee emerged victorious against local council member Bhavini Patel, who had raised concerns about the stance of the progressive “Squad” member on the Gaza ceasefire.
- The resonance of this argument was evident among many of Lee’s supporters and local Democratic figures. The Allegheny County Democratic party formally endorsed Lee in February, marking their support for her for the first time after having backed her opponent in the 2022 primaries.
- Despite the pro-Israel lobby staying out of the picture, a Super Pac intervened in Lee’s primary to bolster Patel’s campaign. The Moderate Pac, with a mission to back centrist Democrats and significant funding from Republican megadonor Jeffrey Yass, allocated over $600,000 to support Patel.
Trump wins Pennsylvania GOP primary: Former President Trump has won the GOP primary in Pennsylvania, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4616195-trump-wins-pennsylvania-gop-primary/
Opinion | By Aiding Ukraine, Mike Johnson Makes America Great Again: No country on Earth has anywhere near the ability to project power around the world at so ...
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Kinzinger, Santorum among former lawmakers backing Johnson on Ukraine aid: A coalition of former lawmakers on Saturday sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson ...
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GOP lawmaker blames ‘Gaetz and 7 useful idiots’ for House turmoil: Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) blamed Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and “seven useful idiots” for ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4604636-gop-rep-blames-gaetz-and-seven-useful-idiots-for-house-turmoil/
Trump asks why Europe isn’t giving Ukraine more aid as Johnson presses forward: Former President Trump questioned why European nations weren’t providing more ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4603096-trump-asks-why-europe-isnt-giving-ukraine-more-aid/
House Republican infighting getting worse after foreign aid vote: Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Tex.) said he serves “with some real scumbags,” while others fought over ...
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Quick Glance: House Republican Infighting Escalates Post Foreign Aid Vote
- After passing a comprehensive $95 billion foreign aid package, intense disputes among House Republicans have heightened within the chamber.
- Many Republican members are frustrated with colleagues who vote against laws instead of seeking compromises within the party.
- A persistent bloc of Republicans advocates for ideological purity, insisting on a firm stance in negotiations with the Democrats.
- The internal conflicts have spilled over into the campaign trail, with some Republicans advocating for measures against the hardline faction.
Biden urges Congress to act on Israel aid, says Iran aims ‘to destroy Israel forever’
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Former GOP rep who voted to impeach Trump drops Michigan Senate bid: Former Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Mich.) has dropped his bid for Senate, according to a statement ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4625127-former-gop-rep-drops-michigan-senate-bid/
Bipartisan bill would create "antisemitism monitors" at colleges: The COLUMBIA Act is the first bill introduced in direct response to recent campus ...
axios.com/2024/04/26/antisemitism-monitor-colleges-columbia-israel
Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls On Mike Johnson To Resign Or Be Ousted: Her remarks come shortly after the House passed a $95 billion aid package on Saturday.
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Columbia University becomes congressional pilgrimage as Speaker Mike Johnson plans visit
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Literally Curses Mike Johnson's Speakership After Ukraine Vote
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