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The right starts to reckon with its Marjorie Taylor Greene problem: The party elevated her when it helped Kevin McCarthy win the speakership 15 months ago — ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/greene-trump-gop/
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.
"Ungovernable": How Republicans willingly gave up their power in the House of Representatives
axios.com/2024/04/23/republicans-speaker-motion-vacate-rules-committee
How Johnson came to embrace Ukraine aid and defy his right flank: The day after Iran attacked Israel, House Speaker Mike Johnson was on the phone with a man who ...
cnn.com/2024/04/21/politics/ukraine-aid-mike-johnson-house-speaker-israel-taiwan/
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.
Mike Pence warns Putin will wage war on NATO if Ukraine loses: Former U.S. vice president calls on Congress to approve funding for Ukraine aid ...
politico.eu/article/mike-pence-vladimir-putin-russia-united-states-nato-donald-trump-ukraine/
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 ...
newsweek.com/lauren-boebert-gets-support-becoming-house-speaker-1892294
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 ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4605126-speaker-johnson-ouster-gosar/
Mike Pence: Russian aggression poses 'serious threat' to Europe: Former Vice President of the US, Mike Pence, joins Euronews Correspondent Stefan Grobe on the ...
euronews.com/2024/04/22/mike-pence-russian-aggression-poses-serious-threat-to-europe
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 ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4618204-just-1-in-5-want-johnson-replaced-as-speaker-survey/
Pence argues Trump betrayed GOP with aversion to national abortion ban: Former Vice President Mike Pence argued that his ex-boss, former President Trump ...
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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 ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4603178-greene-says-she-doesnt-care-if-speakers-office-becomes-a-revolving-door/
Johnson temporarily dodges ouster vote as House passes foreign aid: Conservative rebels are hoping the week-long recess will build support for their pending ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/20/johnson-mvp-house-foreign-aid-00153497
‘I know how a conversation works’: Arj erupts: There’s been an unexpected twist in the Arj Barker controversy this morning, as the comedian faced off on air with ...
news.com.au/entertainment/tv/radio/actually-rude-arj-barkers-onair-clash-with-erin-molan/news-story/907cfb24878e477fd0fb1f77271692d1
Quick Glance: Arj Barker and the Controversy Surrounding Children at His Comedy Shows
- Expressing admiration for Arj Barker, the author criticizes the controversy regarding children attending his shows.
- A mother was asked to leave the show after bringing her baby, sparking a debate among audience members.
- Supporting Arj Barker's decision, the author emphasizes parents' responsibility in selecting appropriate venues for their children.
- Concluding with anticipation of meeting Arj Barker, the author shares personal details about plans and challenges.
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 ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4616656-mcgovern-democrats-wont-be-cheap-date-to-help-speaker-johnson-keep-his-job/
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/
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 ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4595651-mccarthy-mtg-vacate-johnson/
Kinzinger, Santorum among former lawmakers backing Johnson on Ukraine aid: A coalition of former lawmakers on Saturday sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4608286-kinzinger-santorum-among-former-lawmakers-backing-johnson-on-ukraine-aid/
Comer denounces Greene’s motion to vacate Speaker: ‘Not the right business model’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4606860-comer-denounces-greene-motion-to-vacate-speaker/
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 ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4591214-trump-johnson-ouster-threat-greene/
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.
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/
Gingrich: ‘It would be totally stupid’ to move forward with motion to oust Johnson
thehill.com/homenews/house/4604847-gingrich-johnson-motion-vacate/
GOP vice presidential hopefuls look for Trump’s golden ticket: Former President Trump may be handing a golden ticket to whomever he picks as his running mate for ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4606184-gop-vice-presidential-hopefuls-look-for-trumps-golden-ticket/
Mike Johnson skips nuclear option that would protect his speakership: A rules change this Congress "harmed this office and our House majority ...
axios.com/2024/04/18/mike-johnson-motion-to-vacate-rules-change
McCarthy says he’s not Speaker because ‘one person’ in Congress wanted to avoid ethics complaint
thehill.com/homenews/house/4585217-mccarthy-gaetz-motion-vacate-speaker-ethics-complaint/
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.
Trump knocks Pence after abortion policy criticism: Former President Trump went after former Vice President Mike Pence early Wednesday for criticizing his recent ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4584811-trump-knocks-pence-after-abortion-policy-criticism/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
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
Opinion | Mike Pence: Donald Trump Has Betrayed the Pro-Life Movement: Here’s how America should build on the end of Roe v. Wade
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/opinion/donald-trump-abortion.html
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 ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4605621-hakeem-jeffries-joe-biden-mike-johnson-marjorie-taylor-greene-ukraine/
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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What If Mike Johnson Is Actually Good at This?: What if Mike Johnson is actually good at this?
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/04/mike-johnson-speaker-ukraine-trump/678108/
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 ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/republicans-voted-oust-kevin-mccarthy-face-new-ad-onslaught-rcna148237
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.
huffpost.com/entry/marjorie-taylor-greene-mike-johnson-resign-ousted_n_66256ca6e4b08151caca7f30
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 ...
axios.com/2024/04/17/mike-johnson-motion-to-vacate-mtg-speaker
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 ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4603425-johnson-ouster-rule-motion-to-vacate-ukraine/
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/
GOP tensions erupt over "destructive" Mike Johnson ouster threat: "People are mostly frustrated and angry," said one House Republican.
axios.com/2024/04/16/house-republicans-motion-to-vacate-massie-johnson
At Johnson’s most vulnerable point yet, GOP sees potential successors jostle: Many of the speaker’s critics would prefer to air their disappointment with him ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/18/johnson-speaker-gop-successors-00153204
GOP rep on effort to oust Speaker Johnson: ‘I don’t know who would want the job at this point’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4601372-gop-rep-effort-oust-speaker-johnson-who-would-want-the-job-at-this-point/
Pelosi respects Mike Johnson and hopes Trump isn't 'his puppeteer': Mike Johnson may need to count of the support of Nancy Pelosi and other House Democrats to ...
businessinsider.com/pelosi-mike-johnson-relationship-trump-mccarthy-congress-2024-4
Mike Pence pushes a post-Trump path for conservatives and GOP: The former vice president, who decided not to endorse his old running mate, believes many in the ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/13/mike-pence-trump-conservative-movement/
Greene threat to oust Speaker Johnson has Senate Republicans anxious: Senate Republicans are anxious and frustrated about the possibility of House conservatives ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4591178-greene-johnson-motion-to-vacate-senate-gop/
Marjorie Taylor Greene escalates pressure on Speaker Johnson as ouster threat looms
cnn.com/2024/04/09/politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-johnson-ouster-threat/
Five quick questions: What is Meta AI and can you turn it off?: The launch of Meta's artificial intelligence tool has generated a wave of confusion among ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-24/can-you-turn-off-meta-ai/103762644
Quick Glance: Microsoft's Leadership in AI Threatens Amazon Cloud Dominance
- Microsoft is poised to potentially surpass Amazon in the cloud computing market with innovative AI features.
- Upcoming quarterly reports from Microsoft will illuminate the impacts of AI investments.
- Microsoft's Azure cloud service could experience significant growth fueled by generative AI.
- Google and Amazon are also focusing on integrating AI into their cloud services.
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/
Christopher Meloni Pounces On Kevin McCarthy's Bonkers 2016 Election Claim: The "Law & Order" star joined a number of critics who weren't having it with the ...
huffpost.com/entry/christopher-meloni-kevin-mccarthy-2016-election-clinton-loss_n_66260fb6e4b0167f7bf59fee
Passing Ukraine Aid Doesn’t Make Johnson a Bipartisan Hero: Passing Ukraine aid doesn’t make Mike Johnson a bipartisan hero. As with Mike Pence ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/ukraine-aid-mike-johnson-hero.html
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.
Mike Johnson's Fundraising Numbers Spell Trouble for GOP: The speaker of the House has raised less money than his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy ...
newsweek.com/mike-johnson-fundraising-numbers-spell-trouble-republicans-1890773
Ken Buck knocks ‘Moscow Marjorie’ Taylor Greene: Former Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) took shots at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Monday ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4582430-ken-buck-knocks-moscow-marjorie-taylor-greene/
House Democrats Indicate How They'd Vote On Ousting Mike Johnson: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she plans to file a motion to vacate after the speaker worked ...
huffpost.com/entry/dems-mike-johnson-vote-ouster_n_66262532e4b0167f7bf5b742
'Has to come to an end': GOP lawmaker accuses Marjorie Taylor Greene of holding Congress hostage
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/18/marjorie-taylor-greene-congress-hostage/73370258007/
Kevin McCarthy's Call For Election 'Fairness' Gets Swift Pushback From Fox News Host
huffpost.com/entry/kevin-mccarthy-biden-meddle-justice-system_n_6625e1f6e4b08151caca9721
Pence Attacks Trump’s Abortion Statement as a ‘Slap in the Face’: Mike Pence, an evangelical Christian who embraced abortion restrictions at the federal level ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/08/us/politics/pence-attacks-trump-abortion.html
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/
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 ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/09/marjorie-taylor-greene-mike-johnson-motion-vacate/
Naperville’s Human Library will let you ‘check out’ a person for conversation and learning
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/12/human-library-naperville-city-check-out-diversity-inclusion/
‘Tortured Poets’ Has Shifted the Taylor Swift Debate. Let’s Discuss.: The superstar’s 11th album is a 31-song excavation of her recent relationships that is not ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/arts/music/taylor-swift-tortured-poets-department-debate.html
Breaking the Silence: Israeli Army Veterans Tour U.S. & Canada to Speak Out Against Occupation
democracynow.org/2024/4/10/breaking_the_silence_israel
Danny Dyer reveals worrying Andrew Tate conversation with son, 9: Danny Dyer has revealed a troubling conversation he had with his nine-year-old son about Andrew ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/16/danny-dyer-reveals-worrying-conversation-son-9-andrew-tate-20661449/
House GOP looks for reset on government funding: House Republicans are looking for a reset on government funding following the chaotic — and prolonged — spending ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4596032-house-gop-government-funding-reset/
What Donald Trump wants in his next vice president — and who he’s considering: Donald Trump knows what sort of vice president he wants, has an ever-changing list ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/12/trump-vice-president-running-mate/
Opinion: There is a way out of MAGA domination: A few weeks ago, Mike Pence did what no other vice president in the modern era has done: He refused to endorse ...
sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2024/04/11/opinion-there-is-way-out-maga/
Derrick Van Orden tangles with fellow Republican Matt Gaetz over threats to oust speaker
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/18/van-orden-gaetz-tangle-over-threats-to-oust-house-speaker/73370442007/
House foreign aid bills advance with Democrats' help; Johnson may still be in peril
npr.org/2024/04/19/1245557540/house-aid-bills-ukraine-israel-funding-democrats-johnson
'The Conversation' 50th Anniversary: Revisiting the Coppola Film: Francis Ford Coppola's Palme d'Or-winning film 'The Conversation' is ...
indiewire.com/features/best-of/the-conversation-50th-anniversary-coppola-1234971951/
Pence slams Trump's abortion stance as a 'slap in the face': Pence has largely kept his distance from Trump since leaving office and declined to ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/08/trump-abortion-pence-00151080
A Wild Day in the House Could Cost Speaker Mike Johnson His Job: The chamber’s most unhinged members seem poised to plunge it into chaos again.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/ukraine-marjorie-taylor-greene-mike-johnson-house-speaker-aid.html
Opinion: Speaker Mike Johnson sings 'Kumbaya' with the Democrats: Suddenly, Democrats and (some) Republicans in the House have joined in unorthodox ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-25/mike-johnson-ukraine-aid-republican-party
Austin speaks with Chinese counterpart in first at-length conversation since 2022
cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/austin-china-call/
A Democrat’s Case for Saving Mike Johnson: Why Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wants to rescue the speaker from his own party
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/04/mike-johnson-ukraine-democrats/678161/
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 ...
ajc.com/politics/politics-blog/pg-am-marjorie-taylor-greene-hesitates-in-call-for-speakers-ouster/MWDRUSCDU5CFBBGYUZJFBZS5JU/
Mother of Bradford stabbing victim tells ITV News of their final conversation: Her daughter, Kulsuma Akter, 27, was stabbed multiple times in Bradford city ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-11/mother-of-bradford-stabbing-victim-tells-itv-news-of-their-final-conversation
The evolution of Passover Haggadahs and their art: A scholar highlights some of the most interesting versions of the Passover text, from sumptuous engravings to ...
pbs.org/newshour/arts/the-evolution-of-passover-haggadahs-and-their-art
Bill Moher moves Republican quest for Congress from 7th district to 4th: Bill Moher ended one congressional campaign last month in Northern Virginia and ...
richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/elections/jennifer-mcclellan-bill-moher-congress-donald-mceachin/article_c911eef0-01a3-11ef-b2b5-07b7b20af8e8.html
Mike Johnson Insists He’s Not Resigning as Second Republican Moves to Oust Him: Rep. Thomas Massie announced on Tuesday that he is supporting Marjorie Taylor ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/thomas-massie-marjorie-taylor-greene-bid-oust-mike-johnson-1235005320/
Former Trump officials among the most vocal opponents of returning him to White House
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/former-trump-officials-among-the-most-vocal-opponents-of-returning-him-to-white-house.html
Quick Glance: Former Trump officials vocal in opposing his return to power
- Former officials like Mark Esper, John Bolton, and Mike Pence strongly oppose Donald Trump's bid for the presidency.
- Criticism also comes from other former Trump aides who emphasize his unfitness for office.
- Despite some dissenting voices, many Republicans endorse Trump's candidacy for another term.
- The division among former Trump officials reflects the controversies of his administration, with resistance and resignations.
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 ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4584185-lawler-slams-greenes-letter-to-house-gop-targeting-johnson/
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
Zelenskyy after conversation with Scholz: Ukraine will also receive missiles for air defence systems
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/13/7451125/
Quick Glance: Germany Delivers Additional Patriot System to Ukraine
- The German government is delivering another Patriot air defense system to Ukraine to strengthen its defense against Russia.
- Defense Minister Pistorius emphasizes the importance of support given the Russian aggression and destruction in Ukraine.
- Foreign Minister Baerbock highlights the role of the Patriot system in enhancing the protection of the Ukrainian population.
- Ukrainian President Selenskyj has repeatedly called for more Patriot systems to defend against missile and drone attacks on his country.
With razor-thin GOP margin, could House control flip to Democrats?: The question will be pressing as Congress returns next week.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/razor-thin-gop-margin-house-control-flip-democrats/story
It is no longer in our interest to talk to Russian officials – French foreign minister
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/8/7450322/
Gen Z workers can take criticism. You’re just phrasing it wrong.: Young workers want feedback at work and lots of it. But if you deliver it rin the wrong ways ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/10/gen-z-feedback-work/
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