Key takeaways: Liz Cheney recently accused Ohio Republican Jim Jordan of being aware of former President Donald Trump’s plans to cling on to power. Senators…
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A new report has revealed that former President Donald Trump allegedly shared sensitive information about U.S. nuclear submarines with an Australian billionaire during a conversation at his Mar-a-Lago club. The news of Trump’s alleged disclosure has raised concerns among government officials and sparked a debate about the security of America’s nuclear submarine program. The FBI and prosecutors have twice questioned Trump about the incident, but it is unclear if any charges will be brought against him.
Rep. Matt Gaetz and Rep. Matt Rosendale recently denounced the Republican effort to impeach President Joe Biden as a political stunt. Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio for the newly-vacated House speaker role, awarding him the Medal of Freedom in a closed-door ceremony. Republicans are struggling to find a leader to replace McCarthy, who has been criticized for his handling of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, and it is unclear if Jordan will be successful in his bid.
Donald Trump is reportedly considering a visit to the Capitol early next week to unify the Republican party following the ousting of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Rep. Troy Nehls has said Trump will back Rep. Jim Jordan's candidacy for the speakership, and Jordan is seen as a favorite among the far-right Republicans. Trump's endorsement could be a decisive factor in the race for the speakership, with the House expected to vote on the new speaker on Jan. 3, 2021.
President Donald Trump has decided to temporarily pause his lawsuit against Michael Cohen, his former lawyer, due to a busy schedule of civil and criminal battles, as well as his 2024 presidential campaign. The lawsuit was filed in April 2018, alleging that Cohen had defamed him by making false statements to the media, and was dismissed in August 2018, but Trump appealed the decision. It is unclear when Trump will resume the lawsuit, but it is likely to remain on hold for the foreseeable future.
The Biden administration has come under fire for waiving 26 federal laws in order to construct roughly 20 miles of additional border wall in South Texas. President Joe Biden defended the decision, saying that the Trump-era funding for the barrier must be used to stop illegal migration from Mexico. Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas rejected criticism of the decision, saying that the Biden administration was bound by law to follow through with the project. The decision has sparked debate among both Democrats and Republicans, with some arguing that the wall is necessary and others contending that it is a waste of money and a violation of human rights.
The House of Representatives has removed Kevin McCarthy from the speakership, the first time in the House's 234-year history that a speaker has been removed in this manner. Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan have both announced they are running to be the next speaker, while Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Troy Nehls and Greg Steube have stated that they want former President Donald Trump to be speaker. Trump is reportedly considering a visit to the Capitol next week, ahead of an election for the House's top job.
Hundreds of people gathered in San Francisco on Thursday to honor the late Senator Dianne Feinstein at a private memorial service held on the steps of City Hall. Security was high as invited attendees passed through a screening before taking their seats, and President Biden, Vice President Harris, Senate Majority Leader Schumer, and former House Speaker Pelosi were in attendance. Feinstein, who was the longest-serving female senator and the longest-serving California senator, was remembered for her remarkable political career and the many accomplishments she achieved during her time in office.