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Man who threatened Pelosi, Mayorkas sentenced to 11 months in prison: A California man who left threatening voicemails for Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif ...
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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula: South Africa investigators raid home of speaker of parliament
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Quick Glance: Police Operation at Mapisa-Nqakula's Residence, ID Concludes Investigations
- The residence of National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula in Johannesburg was searched by members of the Investigating Directorate (ID).
- About six officials arrived in three unmarked cars and were on site until mid-morning.
- A photographer from this publication visited the house and observed several vehicles with police officers.
- The investigation began six months ago and was known to only a few within the ID.
ANC’s continued support of Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula signals it is not serious about stopping corruption
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-24-ancs-continued-support-of-speaker-nosiviwe-mapisa-nqakula-signals-it-is-not-serious-about-stopping-corruption/
Quick Glance: ANC's Support for Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula Indicates Lack of Seriousness in Anti-Corruption Efforts
- The Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, is facing pressure and receiving political support from the ANC despite facing arrest for alleged cash bribes during her tenure as Minister of Defence.
- Mapisa-Nqakula has taken special leave and is attempting to prevent her arrest by demanding access to all investigation files, indicating a false assumption that she should receive special treatment.
- Discussions regarding Mapisa-Nqakula's potential removal as Speaker are led politically, not legally, signaling that the ANC is not serious about combating corruption if they continue to show support for her.
- The decision on whether Mapisa-Nqakula can remain as Speaker is seen as a political choice reflecting the values and principles of parties in Parliament, signaling whether the party is serious about rooting out corruption within its ranks.
ANC Chairman Rebuffs Confidence Move Against S. Africa Speaker: The chairman of South Africa’s ruling party said he won’t back a proposed motion of no confidence ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-26/anc-chairman-rebuffs-confidence-move-against-s-africa-speaker
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson: It's the second time in less than a year that House Republicans have pushed to ...
npr.org/2024/03/22/1240186860/marjorie-taylor-greene-mike-johnson-motion-to-vacate-house-speaker
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.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski not ruling out splitting with GOP: "I am navigating my way through some very interesting political times, so let's just leave it at that ...
axios.com/2024/03/24/lisa-murkowski-gop-exit-trump
Senate to get impeachment articles against Mayorkas on April 10: The Democrat-led Senate is expected to quickly dismiss the impeachment case.
axios.com/2024/03/28/speaker-johnson-impeachment-articles-mayorkas-senate
S&P Global downgrades outlooks on five regional US banks to 'negative': Ratings agency S&P Global on Tuesday downgraded five regional U.S. banks to due to their ...
reuters.com/business/finance/sp-global-downgrades-outlooks-five-regional-us-banks-negative-2024-03-26/
Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package overnight, ending partial shutdown threat
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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.
Mapisa-Nqakula graft prosecution — ID ‘surprised’ by speaker’s urgent interdict, discovery application
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-25-mapisa-nqakula-graft-prosecution-id-surprised-by-interdict-bid/
To be arrested or not? Mapisa-Nqakula, lawyer differ on her corruption case: The embattled speaker seems to be at loggerheads with her attorney ...
mg.co.za/politics/2024-03-22-to-be-arrested-or-not-mapisa-nqakula-lawyer-differ-on-her-corruption-case/
Quick Glance: Mapisa-Nqakula Fights Against Arrest to Protect Health and Life
- Allegedly incriminating documentation was discovered during a raid at her home in Bruma.
- National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has filed a court request for access to the docket against her due to leaked information.
- Rather than surrendering herself for fraud and corruption allegations at a police station, Mapisa-Nqakula sought an interdict for an arrest warrant, highlighting the illegality of the search and seizure operation at her Johannesburg residence.
- She identified National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Shamila Batohi and police minister Bheki Cele as the respondents in the case.
Republicans livid as chaos threatens to cannibalize House majority: Dysfunction doesn't even begin to cover it.
axios.com/2024/03/23/house-republicans-chaos-majority-motion-vacate
Jakarta to remain economic hub as Indonesia prepares to move capital city: Indonesia's parliament on Thursday designated special status for Jakarta ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indonesian-parliament-passes-into-law-jakarta-special-status-bill-speaker-says-2024-03-28/
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” ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/28/marjorie-taylor-greene-mike-johnson-ouster-00149325
Rep. Mike Gallagher will resign, thinning an already-slim House Republican majority
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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.
Debate Over Bank Industry Rules One Year After SVB Collapse: Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse last March set the stage for a clash between bankers and their ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/10/business/silicon-valley-bank-one-year-regulations.html
Biden, Obama tout ACA ahead of fundraiser next week: Biden, Obama and Pelosi marked the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act with a campaign message.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/23/biden-obama-aca-campaign/
Pelosi praises Schumer’s speech on Israel, says ‘Israel’s reputation is at risk’: “Chuck Schumer’s speech was an act of courage, an act of love, for Israel ...
cnn.com/2024/03/17/politics/pelosi-schumer-netanyahu-israel-gaza-cnntv/
Viewsroom: Bank crises proved a mixed blessing for rivals on Apple Podcasts: Show Viewsroom, Ep Bank crises proved a mixed blessing for rivals - 21 Mar 2024
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Obama, Pelosi to rally for Biden’s reelection: The Obamacare band will make the case to voters while marking the law’s anniversary.
politico.com/news/2024/03/19/obama-pelosi-to-rally-for-bidens-reelection-00147879
Lauren Boebert 'Insulted' by Students Confusing Her for Nancy Pelosi: The congresswoman said she might need more Botox after a group of students at the Capitol ...
newsweek.com/lauren-boebert-insulted-students-confusing-her-nancy-pelosi-1882684
Biden's border "nuclear option" is still on the table: "The bullet's in the chamber."
axios.com/2024/03/24/biden-border-executive-action-immigration-2024-election
Fact check: Trump, telling a completely fictional story, falsely claims he released ‘the tape’ of his Zelensky call
cnn.com/2024/03/17/politics/fact-check-trump-ukraine-zelensky-call-pelosi/
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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 ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/27/house-gop-thought-it-was-moving-past-internal-drama-then-more-showed-up/
A Year Since SVB’s Tumult, NYCB Has Focus Back on Regional Banks: One year after Silicon Valley Bank failed — spooking markets and fueling frantic fears of ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-09/a-year-since-svb-s-tumult-nycb-has-focus-back-on-regional-banks
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Portugal's rightist AD and populist Chega clash after election, signalling instability
reuters.com/world/europe/portugals-rightist-ad-populist-chega-clash-after-election-signalling-instability-2024-03-26/
John Oliver mocks Nancy Pelosi's viral tic-tac-toe pun: John Oliver pokes fun at Nancy Pelosi's viral tic-tac-toe pun on 'Last Week Tonight': 'Is it a rule that ...
ew.com/john-oliver-mocks-nancy-pelosi-viral-tac-toe-tiktok-pun-8610623
Gingrich reacts to Greene’s motion to oust Speaker Johnson: Gaetz ‘unleashed the demons’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4551945-gingrich-reacts-to-greenes-motion-to-oust-speaker-johnson-gaetz-unleashed-the-demons/
POLL | Will Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula survive the motion of no confidence against her?
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-27-poll--will-nosiviwe-mapisa-nqakula-survive-the-motion-of-no-confidence-against-her/
Quick Glance: ANC 'still discussing' no-confidence motion in Mapisa-Nqakula
- The ANC at Luthuli House has not yet decided whether it will support or oppose a motion of no confidence against National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. However, the parliamentary chief whip Pemmy Majodina pledged full caucus support.
- The Democratic Alliance (DA) brought a motion of no confidence against Mapisa-Nqakula over corruption allegations. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri stated that the party was still discussing the matter and had not made a decision.
- After news broke that Mapisa-Nqakula was under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering, Gwarube announced that she would support the motion and pushed for it to be addressed and debated urgently.
- Gwarube wrote to all parties in parliament to request support for the motion. She emphasized that the parliamentary rules were clear and the removal of a speaker or deputy speaker should be considered urgently.
Disabled people protest outside parliament demanding Polish government fulfills pre-election promise
notesfrompoland.com/2024/03/22/disabled-people-protest-outside-parliament-demanding-polish-government-fulfil-pre-election-promise/
Live updates: Senate reaches deal to avert partial government shutdown: The Senate has reached a last-minute agreement to vote on the government funding package ...
edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/federal-government-shutdown-03-22-24/h_b46fbe0caa279ce88ab527fffe77d919
Judge rules Gaetz, Greene can sue after California cities cancel their rallies over their ‘political views’
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4552126-judge-rules-gaetz-greene-can-sue-after-california-cities-cancel-their-rallies-over-their-political-views/
The Investigating Directorate cannot afford fear or favour: Allegations against the powerful within the ANC will be an acid test for the newly-permanent ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-03-21-the-investigating-directorate-cannot-afford-fear-or-favour/
Ex-Ohio state House Speaker, imprisoned in corruption case, indicted on new charges
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4556137-ex-ohio-state-house-speaker-imprisoned-in-corruption-case-indicted-on-new-charges/
Do the right thing, Madam Speaker, and resign from Parliament immediately: The prosecution against the Speaker would only have reached this stage if the ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-03-25-do-the-right-thing-madam-speaker-and-resign-from-parliament-immediately/
House Speaker Mike Johnson is committed to advancing Ukraine aid. But it will be a difficult task
english.elpais.com/usa/2024-03-28/house-speaker-mike-johnson-is-committed-to-advancing-ukraine-aid-but-it-will-be-a-difficult-task.html
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.
House wracked by dysfunction as members plot exits: "Most all of us are contemplating leaving," one House Republican said.
axios.com/2024/03/27/house-members-retiring-quitting-productivity
End of Fed Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP) Puts Reserves in Spotlight: Wall Street banks are hunting for alternative ways to shore up their coffers as an ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-11/end-of-fed-tool-that-buoyed-us-banks-puts-reserves-in-spotlight
‘Banking as a Service’ startup Griffin raises $24M as it attains full banking license
techcrunch.com/2024/03/10/banking-as-a-service-startup-griffin-riases-24m-and-attains-full-banking-licence/
Rep. Joe Neguse elected assistant House Democratic leader: The election sets off a competitive race to succeed Neguse as DPCC chair.
axios.com/2024/03/20/joe-neguse-assistant-house-democratic-leader
Opinion: Worst Congress ever? Let's count the ways : The 118th Congress is on track to pass the least amount of U.S. legislation in modern times ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-03-28/congress-laws-republican-party-mike-johnson
The decline of Republicans’ governing wing, by the numbers: The hasty exit of Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), chairman of the House select China committee ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/25/gallagher-house-gop-decline/
NUP calls crisis meeting as Speaker sticks by Mpuuga: The Speaker on March 26 said: “Once elected by Parliament, the commissioners so elected cease to serve ...
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Tension mounts as Gambian lawmakers debate repealing landmark FGM ban: Gambia’s parliament debated Monday whether to overturn a landmark law that banned female ...
edition.cnn.com/2024/03/19/africa/gambia-mps-consider-overturning-landmark-anti-fgm-ban-intl/index.html
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Diane Abbott: MP criticises Speaker for race row debate snub: Diane Abbott repeatedly tried to speak during a PMQs dominated by discussion of comments about her.
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Quick Glance: Tory Donor's Racist Comments on Diane Abbott
- Comments made by a Tory donor about Diane Abbott deemed racist
- Frank Hester apologizes for his remarks, Downing Street labels them unacceptable
- Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch described the comments as racist and called for space for forgiveness
- Labour and the Liberal Democrats call for the Conservatives to return donations from Hester
House Democrats want Speaker Johnson to outline path on Ukraine aid before agreeing to save his job
cnn.com/2024/03/24/politics/house-speaker-mike-johnson-ukraine-aid/
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Congress Unveils $1.2 Trillion Plan to Avert Shutdown and Bring Budget Fight to a Close
time.com/6959207/congress-shutdown-plan-spending-package/
Iran: Meet the ultra-conservative election winners taking over parliament: Iran's recent parliamentary elections have seen prominent ultra-conservatives secure ...
middleeasteye.net/news/iran-parliament-election-ultra-conservative-winners
Pentagon to give Ukraine $300 million in weapons even as it lacks funds to replenish US stockpile
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/12/pentagon-to-give-ukraine-300-million-in-weapons-even-as-it-lacks-funds-to-replenish-us-stockpile/
Quick Glance: U.S. Sending $300 Million in Weapons to Ukraine
- The Biden administration announced sending up to $300 million in weapons to Ukraine, sourced from savings from under-bid contracts.
- The package includes air defense interceptors, artillery rounds, and armor systems to hold off advancing Russian troops for a few weeks.
- The Senate passed an emergency aid bill with $60.1 billion for Ukraine, but its fate in the House is uncertain.
- The political paralysis in the U.S. has led to critical shortages on Ukraine's battlefields as Russia continues to bombard the country.
Ghana president caught in squabble over anti-LGBTQ bill: Ghana's parliament speaker has halted the approval of new ministers in an apparent standoff over ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20240321-ghana-president-caught-in-squabble-over-anti-lgbtq-bill
Quick Glance: Ghana president delays action on anti-LGBTQ bill pending legal resolution
- A senior official stated that Ghana's anti-LGBTQ bill should not be sent to President Akufo-Addo until legal challenges are resolved.
- Passing the bill could jeopardize $3.8 billion in World Bank financing and a $3 billion IMF loan package for Ghana.
- The LGBTQ community in Ghana is already facing challenges due to the bill's harsh penalties, including up to five years in prison for promoting LGBTQ+ activities.
- The IMF emphasized the importance of inclusivity for Ghana's success, encouraging the country to allow everyone to contribute fully.
House Republicans desperately want out of their self-inflicted chaos: The House GOP has been unable to consistently act like it has the majority.
axios.com/2024/03/13/house-republicans-chaos-mike-johnson
Scoop: House GOP weighs inviting Netanyahu to address Congress: "It was suggested by several folks to the speaker," said one Republican lawmaker.
axios.com/2024/03/20/scoop-house-gop-weighs-inviting-netanyahu-to-address-congress
Quick Glance: Johnson considers potential Netanyahu speech at Congress following Schumer's critique
- Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he is considering inviting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress amid rising tensions between Democrats and the Israeli government leader - a sign of the partisanship edging into the Gaza war.
- Discussions are ongoing on how Netanyahu could speak with lawmakers, including a joint session of Congress, after the prospect was raised in the House GOP's closed-door conference on Wednesday morning.
- Democrats have criticized Schumer for his remarks, labeling them as unprecedented and wrong, and Netanyahu is set to speak with Senate Republicans via video on Wednesday.
House passes TikTok bill, as eyes turn to Senate: The measure earned wide bipartisan support, with backing from House Speaker Mike Johnson and former Speaker ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/13/tiktok-ban-bill-house-passes-00146720
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Economic and Social Implications for Creators
- Creators in the U.S. express concern over a potential ban of TikTok, highlighting the impact it could have on their livelihoods.
- The app, a vital income source for many, has also served as a platform for dialogue and community building.
- Some view TikTok as an opportunity for marginalized groups, while others fear the dangerous precedent a ban could set.
- TikTok's influence extends beyond financial aspects, with significant social implications that many consider essential and invaluable.
White House ramps up defense of embattled Muslim American judicial nominee: The White House is amping up its defense of Adeel Mangi, who would be the first ...
nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/white-house-defense-muslim-american-judicial-nominee-adeel-mangi-rcna145386
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 ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/kevin-mccarthy-matt-gaetz-feud-ethics-speaker-rcna144840
WATCH: Special counsel Robert Hur defends Biden classified documents report in House hearing
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-biden-classified-documents-special-counsel-robert-hur-testifies-in-house-hearing
House Democrats’ foreign aid discharge petition goes live: It's an effort to bypass House Speaker Mike Johnson.
axios.com/2024/03/12/house-democrats-discharge-petition-israel-ukraine
Oakland University and Jack Gohlke represented the ultimate underdog after upsetting a blueblood team like No. 3 seed Kentucky in the NCAA tournament.
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Winners and losers as America at last reaches a budget deal: A long saga is over and a painful government shutdown is avoided
economist.com/united-states/2024/03/23/winners-and-losers-as-america-at-last-reaches-a-budget-deal
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Democrats plead with Johnson to put Ukraine bill on floor: ‘Lead, follow or get out of the way’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4529438-democrats-pressure-johnson-ukraine-floor-vote/
Pentagon to Give Ukraine $300M in Weapons Even as It Lacks Funds to Replenish U.S. Stockpile
time.com/6900287/pentagon-ukraine-weapons/
Lauren Boebert says she was mistaken for Nancy Pelosi at the Capitol: 'Oh Lord, I need some Botox'
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The Thorny Question of Why We Treat Banks Differently At All?: How to avoid bailing out lenders ever again.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-04/the-thorny-question-of-why-we-treat-banks-differently-at-all
Tamara Keith and Susan Page on the political impact of Trump's legal issues: NPR’s Tamara Keith and USA Today's Susan Page join William Brangham to ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/tamara-keith-and-susan-page-on-the-political-impact-of-trumps-legal-issues
Mike Johnson faces 11th hour GOP pressure on government shutdown: The right-wing Freedom Caucus is getting support from other House Republicans in its crusade.
axios.com/2024/03/18/mike-johnson-government-shutdown-freedom-caucus
McCarthy on Biden State of the Union: ‘All he did was look mean and angry’: Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) expressed his distaste for President ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4520937-mccarthy-on-biden-state-of-the-union-all-he-did-was-look-mean-and-angry/
Speaker Mike Johnson says he plans to invite Netanyahu to speak to Congress: House Speaker Mike Johnson said he plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/speaker-mike-johnson-says-plans-invite-netanyahu-speak-congress-rcna144427
Poland to audit state funding for religious groups - "in particular Catholic church" - under former government
notesfrompoland.com/2024/03/18/poland-to-audit-state-funding-for-religious-groups-in-particular-catholic-church-under-former-government/
Ukraine loan gains traction in GOP: The idea could make aid to Kyiv palatable enough for House Republicans.
politico.com/news/2024/03/19/ukraine-loan-aid-gop-00147720
Tyla Admits She ‘Had No Idea’ Who Nancy Pelosi Was When They Took a Pic at Grammys Party
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/tyla-nancy-pelosi-grammys-party-1234993261/
Election Live Updates: Ohio and Other States Vote in the Primary
nytimes.com/live/2024/03/19/us/primary-election-ohio-trump-biden
Traders use app to invest $55 million copying congresspeople's stocks: Autopilot users have invested around $55 million copying the stock portfolios of members ...
businessinsider.com/more-than-55-million-invested-mimicking-pelosi-crenshaw-trading-portfolios-2024-3
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Many Republicans plan to skip House GOP retreat as they grumble about location and spending time with one another
cnn.com/2024/03/12/politics/house-gop-retreat/
The weirdest, most inane veepstakes yet
politico.com/newsletters/politico-nightly/2024/03/13/the-weirdest-most-inane-veepstakes-yet-00146891
Brooks and Capehart on the latest round of chaos in the House: New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/brooks-and-capehart-on-the-latest-round-of-chaos-in-the-house
Why Does the “Road House” Remake Pull Its Punches?: Justin Chang reviews Doug Liman’s “Road House,” an update of the cult slugfest from 1989 ...
newyorker.com/magazine/2024/04/01/road-house-movie-review
GOP state House speakers face tide of challenges from the right: Republican state House speakers in at least three states are facing open rebellion on their ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/gop-state-house-speakers-face-tide-challenges-right-rcna143322
Mike Johnson Blindsided by Republican's Resignation: House Speaker Mike Johnson said he "didn't know" of Rep. Ken Buck's resignation plans.
newsweek.com/mike-johnson-blindsided-republican-ken-buck-resignation-1878516
Quick Glance: Rep. Ken Buck to Leave Congress Early
- Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) announced his early departure from Congress to focus on his family and Colorado.
- Following Buck's resignation, Republicans will have a 218 to 213 majority over Democrats in the House.
- Buck's exit will create a vacancy in Colorado's 4th Congressional District, which he has represented since 2015.
- Buck criticized the Republican Party's stance on President Biden and described the congressional work environment as 'dysfunctional'.
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