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Kevin McCarthy Called Out by Host Over Rambling George Santos Answer: "I don't think you've said the name George Santos like once," the House Speaker was ...
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Kevin McCarthy Called Out by Host Over Rambling George Santos Answer: "I don't think you've said the name George Santos like once," the House Speaker was ...
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Kevin McCarthy Called Out by Host Over Rambling George Santos Answer
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Third House Republican backs Johnson ouster: Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) announced Friday that he will co-sponsor Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga ...
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Third House Republican backs Johnson ouster
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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 ...
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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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Lauren Boebert Gets Support for Becoming House Speaker
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Democrats’ case for saving Mike Johnson: He’s not McCarthy: "McCarthy was both incompetent and dishonest," said one Democrat. "Johnson is just ...
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Democrats’ case for saving Mike Johnson: He’s not McCarthy
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Santos taunts Kimmel ahead of court: ‘This is your dream coming true’: Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is calling out comedian Jimmy Kimmel ahead of his case ...
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Santos taunts Kimmel ahead of court: ‘This is your dream coming true’
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Bipartisan House coalition advances Ukraine aid: The vote now puts the legislation to fund Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on a likely track of passing the House ...
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Bipartisan House coalition advances Ukraine aid
Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House
  • The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.

  • Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.

  • President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.

  • To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.
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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 ...
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GOP lawmaker blames ‘Gaetz and 7 useful idiots’ for House turmoil
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Trump backs Johnson amid Greene ouster threat: ‘He’s doing a very good job’: Former President Trump threw his support behind Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La ...
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Trump backs Johnson amid Greene ouster threat: ‘He’s doing a very good ...
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.
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Comer denounces Greene’s motion to vacate Speaker: ‘Not the right business model’
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Comer denounces Greene’s motion to vacate Speaker: ‘Not the right business ...
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Mike Johnson faces bruising forever war to hold onto his job: Johnson — facing a bruising, sooner-or-later fight to hold onto the speakership — categorically ...
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Mike Johnson faces bruising forever war to hold onto his job
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McCarthy calls Greene ‘serious legislator’ amid Johnson ouster threat: Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) called Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga ...
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McCarthy calls Greene ‘serious legislator’ amid Johnson ouster threat
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Santos campaign committee raised nothing in March : A new campaign committee for former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) raised nothing last month for the ousted ...
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Santos campaign committee raised nothing in March 
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Gingrich: ‘It would be totally stupid’ to move forward with motion to oust Johnson
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Gingrich: ‘It would be totally stupid’ to move forward with motion to oust ...
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GOP push emerges to keep George Santos away from the Capitol: The measure would keep Santos out of the House floor and the members-only dining room and gym.
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GOP push emerges to keep George Santos away from the Capitol
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McCarthy says he’s not Speaker because ‘one person’ in Congress wanted to avoid ethics complaint
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McCarthy says he’s not Speaker because ‘one person’ in Congress wanted to ...
Quick Glance: The Controversial Rise of Matt Gaetz
  • Matt Gaetz is a product of his time: adept in the art of political performance and willing to blow up anything to achieve something.

  • Starting as an unknown freshman in Washington, he rose to become a key figure of Trumpism and now aims to run for governor.

  • Despite controversies and investigations, Gaetz has strengthened his alliance with the MAGA right and become a prominent voice of Trumpism.

  • His political strategy is based on media presence and direct engagement with Americans, earning him influence and followers.
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Kevin McCarthy’s Rebranding Tour: The former speaker wants to shape how history remembers him — with some clever truth-bending and big omissions.
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Kevin McCarthy’s Rebranding Tour
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Jeffries: Biden not weighing in on whether Democrats should save Johnson: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Friday the White House is not ...
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Jeffries: Biden not weighing in on whether Democrats should save Johnson
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McCarthy thinks Trump is ‘gonna play Apprentice’ with VP pick: Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) predicted former President Trump would “play ...
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McCarthy thinks Trump is ‘gonna play Apprentice’ with VP pick
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Republicans who voted to oust Kevin McCarthy face new ad onslaught: Three House Republicans who voted to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy are facing a new ...
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Republicans who voted to oust Kevin McCarthy face new ad onslaught
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McCarthy on Greene’s move to vacate Johnson: ‘I don’t think it’ll ever happen’ : Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) poured cold water on the prospect ...
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McCarthy on Greene’s move to vacate Johnson: ‘I don’t think it’ll ever ...
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Speaker Johnson won’t raise bar on motion to vacate rule: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced Thursday that he won’t seek to raise the bar for removing a ...
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Speaker Johnson won’t raise bar on motion to vacate rule
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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 ...
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GOP rages over FISA as deadline inches closer
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GOP rep on effort to oust Speaker Johnson: ‘I don’t know who would want the job at this point’ 
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GOP rep on effort to oust Speaker Johnson: ‘I don’t know who would want ...
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Greene threat to oust Speaker Johnson has Senate Republicans anxious: Senate Republicans are anxious and frustrated about the possibility of House conservatives ...
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Greene threat to oust Speaker Johnson has Senate Republicans anxious
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Marjorie Taylor Greene escalates pressure on Speaker Johnson as ouster threat looms
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Marjorie Taylor Greene escalates pressure on Speaker Johnson as ouster ...
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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 ...
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Hard-liners vow retaliation against Republicans who sank FISA warrant ...
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Ken Buck knocks ‘Moscow Marjorie’ Taylor Greene: Former Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) took shots at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Monday ...
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Ken Buck knocks ‘Moscow Marjorie’ Taylor Greene
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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 ...
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Senate GOP urges Johnson to stand up to ‘chaos caucus’
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Greene renews threat to Johnson’s speakership with letter to House GOP: Members of both parties have made it clear in recent weeks that they’re not interested in ...
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Greene renews threat to Johnson’s speakership with letter to House GOP
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After the death of O.J. Simpson: Through Different Lenses: Football star OJ Simpson has died. He became famous for a murder trial that showed the rifts between ...
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After the death of O.J. Simpson: Through Different Lenses
Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
  • O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.

  • Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.

  • Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.

  • Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
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Mike Johnson's Fundraising Numbers Spell Trouble for GOP: The speaker of the House has raised less money than his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy ...
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Mike Johnson's Fundraising Numbers Spell Trouble for GOP
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House GOP looks for reset on government funding: House Republicans are looking for a reset on government funding following the chaotic — and prolonged — spending ...
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House GOP looks for reset on government funding
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PG A.M.: Marjorie Taylor Greene hesitates in call for speaker’s ouster: House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a plan Monday to send more military aid to Ukraine ...
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PG A.M.: Marjorie Taylor Greene hesitates in call for speaker’s ouster
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Mace spars with Fox’s Bartiromo about ‘disgraced’ McCarthy comment: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) got into a spat Wednesday with Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo ...
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Mace spars with Fox’s Bartiromo about ‘disgraced’ McCarthy comment
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Lawler slams Greene’s letter to House GOP targeting Johnson: Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) slammed fellow Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga ...
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Lawler slams Greene’s letter to House GOP targeting Johnson
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Opinion | One Real Step Toward Transforming Congress: There’s a way to modify the motion to vacate so it avoids causing more chaos.
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Opinion | One Real Step Toward Transforming Congress
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Greene keeps alive campaign to oust Johnson and warns against new push for Ukraine aid
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Greene keeps alive campaign to oust Johnson and warns against new push for ...
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With razor-thin GOP margin, could House control flip to Democrats?: The question will be pressing as Congress returns next week.
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With razor-thin GOP margin, could House control flip to Democrats?
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What you need to know about the latest outbreak of dengue fever: Heavy precipitation from El Nino and the ongoing effects of human-driven climate change have ...
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What you need to know about the latest outbreak of dengue fever
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Republican blame game heats up as their majority thins: Who’s to blame for the GOP’s dwindling House majority? It depends on whom you ask.  Rep ...
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Republican blame game heats up as their majority thins
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House conservatives unleash FART to guard their power : The somewhat secretive House Freedom Caucus couldn't stay completely silent about a potentially deadly ...
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House conservatives unleash FART to guard their power
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Embittered Republicans plot to knock off House GOP’s hard-right leader in Virginia primary feud
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Embittered Republicans plot to knock off House GOP’s hard-right leader ...
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Santos’s independent bid echoes case of last expelled member of Congress: Former Rep. George Santos’s (R-N.Y.) decision to run for reelection as an independent ...
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Santos’s independent bid echoes case of last expelled member of Congress
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What you need to know about the latest outbreak of dengue fever: Heavy precipitation from El Nino and the ongoing effects of human-driven climate change have ...
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What you need to know about the latest outbreak of dengue fever
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This is rare: a crime series that was canceled twice on Netflix has now been extended
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This is rare: a crime series that was canceled twice on Netflix has now ...
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Kevin McCarthy Gets Mocked Hard Over Georgetown University Speaking Event: The former House speaker will participate in a conversation titled "How Strong Is Our ...
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Kevin McCarthy Gets Mocked Hard Over Georgetown University Speaking Event
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Hannah Waddingham talks about the late consequences of filming “Game of Thrones”.
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Hannah Waddingham talks about the late consequences of filming “Game of ...
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Johnson says vote on Ukraine aid will be held 'right after' Easter recess
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Johnson says vote on Ukraine aid will be held 'right after' ...
Quick Glance: New U.S. Aid Plan for Ukraine Emerges
  • Republican Speaker Mike Johnson plans a new aid initiative for Ukraine, differing from previous proposals.

  • The Senate bill authorizes $60 billion, mostly for weapons and military aid.

  • Criticisms and potential changes to the aid are being discussed, including the use of frozen Russian assets.

  • Congressional Republicans have varying stances on Ukraine aid, leading to tensions and debates.
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Mike Johnson Has an Unlikely Ally in Fight to Keep His Job: Matt Gaetz : Gaetz told CNN this weekend he’s been advising the rookie speaker on how to placate the ...
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Mike Johnson Has an Unlikely Ally in Fight to Keep His Job: Matt Gaetz
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Opinion | George Santos May Not Be in the House, but He’s in Your Springtime Quiz
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Opinion | George Santos May Not Be in the House, but He’s in Your ...
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George Santos’ New Run for Congress Is Targeting Nemesis Nick LaLota in New York: In his new bid for Congress, George Santos has left behind his old turf and ...
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George Santos’ New Run for Congress Is Targeting Nemesis Nick LaLota in ...
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Abu Ghraib 2004: The torture images are a shock for the USA: Photos show mistreatment and sexual violence against prisoners in Iraq. US soldiers apparently enjoy ...
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Abu Ghraib 2004: The torture images are a shock for the USA
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They clean up after natural disasters. Now they’re getting sick.: Brothers Santos and Mariano have been chasing jobs after hurricanes for nearly two decades ...
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They clean up after natural disasters. Now they’re getting sick.
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Luxurious! The “Champagne” blouse from H&M - only 17 euros: It is as noble as the best champagne in the world. This H&M blouse looks so luxurious but only costs ...
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US lawmakers relaunch Uyghur caucus: The caucus fell into a lull after its chair retired at the 2022 midterm elections.
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US lawmakers relaunch Uyghur caucus
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Directly from the producer: The small weekly market in Dornholzhausen offers fresh regional produce.
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Directly from the producer
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Barstool Sports' Bill Cotter is using prize money from boxing Jose Canseco to run for Congress
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Barstool Sports' Bill Cotter is using prize money from boxing Jose Canseco ...
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Texas Democrats open to saving U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson: House Democrats voted in lockstep against former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This time some Texans say ...
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Texas Democrats open to saving U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson
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Vince Fong can run for Kevin McCarthy’s congressional seat in November, appeals court says
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Vince Fong can run for Kevin McCarthy’s congressional seat in November ...
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Why Pop Culture Keeps Falling for the "Gay Liar": The "gay liar" character—both real and fictional versions—taps into decades-old tensions that are still at the ...
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Why Pop Culture Keeps Falling for the
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Greene defends move to oust Speaker Johnson: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Sunday defended her move to oust Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La ...
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Greene defends move to oust Speaker Johnson
Quick Glance: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Moves to Oust Speaker Mike Johnson
  • Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, refraining from forcing an immediate vote on his removal.

  • The motion was submitted as the House voted to prevent a government shutdown.

  • The motion requires a simple majority vote to remove the speaker and won't be addressed until after the House returns on April 9.

  • Some Republican members opposed removing Johnson as speaker due to concerns about potentially ending up with a Democratic speaker.
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How Greene’s bid to topple Johnson could blow up the House — or in her own face: One House Republican summed up the fear: Her move could “deliver aid to Ukraine” ...
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How Greene’s bid to topple Johnson could blow up the House — or in her own ...
Quick Glance: House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Difficult Task
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson has been contemplating a funding package for over a month that would send desperately needed ammunition and weaponry to Ukraine.

  • Johnson is facing dilemmas in Congress about how to handle funding for Ukraine and how decisively to act while his own leadership position is being threatened.

  • There is growing support for the funding package proposed by Johnson, despite challenges from hardliners within the House party and concerns about Israel's offensive.

  • The mood in Kyiv is tense as the city withstands missile attacks and awaits approval of aid from Washington.
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The House GOP thought it was moving past internal drama. Then more showed up.: Republicans thought threats to oust the speaker had largely subsided after many ...
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The House GOP thought it was moving past internal drama. Then more showed ...
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Buck: Boebert makes Santos ‘look like a saint’: Former Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) apparently had some choice words for fellow Colorado Republican Rep ...
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Buck: Boebert makes Santos ‘look like a saint’
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House Democrats want Speaker Johnson to outline path on Ukraine aid before agreeing to save his job
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House Democrats want Speaker Johnson to outline path on Ukraine aid before ...
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Fox News host hits House GOP for ousting McCarthy: ‘What have they gotten?’: Fox News host and former Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) took a swing at House GOP members ...
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Fox News host hits House GOP for ousting McCarthy: ‘What have they ...
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Kevin McCarthy-Matt Gaetz feud heats up months after the former speaker's ouster: Rep. Matt Gaetz and Kevin McCarthy are still at odds after Gaetz forced ...
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Kevin McCarthy-Matt Gaetz feud heats up months after the former speaker's ...
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Biden signs a $1.2 trillion funding package, averting a partial government shutdown
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Biden signs a $1.2 trillion funding package, averting a partial government ...
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McCarthy to Johnson: ‘Do not be fearful of a motion to vacate’: Former Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), who was ousted from the Speakership last year ...
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McCarthy to Johnson: ‘Do not be fearful of a motion to vacate’
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Biden signs $1.2 trillion spending package for government funding until October: The Senate passed the budget in a 74-24 vote at roughly 2 a.m. Saturday morning.
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Biden signs $1.2 trillion spending package for government funding until ...
Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
  • The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.

  • President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.

  • As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
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Republicans take a tough vote on funding and face a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson
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Quick Glance: Republican Mike Gallagher to Resign Early, Impacting House Majority
  • Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher from Wisconsin, who previously announced he would not seek re-election, will resign from Congress early.

  • Gallagher's early resignation deals another blow to Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans who have faced struggles in governing and demonstrating stability during this Congress.

  • His decision to depart on April 19 also means there will not be a special election to fill his seat, following state law procedures for vacancies after the second Tuesday in April.

  • Gallagher, an Iraq war veteran and chairman of the committee investigating the Chinese Communist Party, has chosen to resign early despite his frustrations with his own party.