The House Freedom Caucus, a group of around four dozen conservative members, has blocked House Republicans' short-term funding bill, likely leading to a government shutdown. The rebels are pushing for steep spending cuts and are unconcerned with the potential shutdown. As a result, Republicans are without a game plan to avert the shutdown, which is set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday.
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Nikki Haley is emerging as a top contender in the Republican presidential primary race, with the American Opportunity Alliance summoning representatives from her and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' campaigns to discuss strategies. Both candidates are reaching out to young voters, with DeSantis joining TikTok and Haley signing a petition to make Election Day a national holiday. The two are set to go head-to-head in the race for the GOP nomination.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) passed away on Thursday night at the age of 90, leaving a vacant seat in the Senate. Tributes poured in from both Democrats and Republicans, honoring her legacy and commitment to public service. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will now have to pick a caretaker for the seat, sparking a new wave of competition among ambitious California House Democrats.
Scott Hall, one of the 19 defendants charged in the Fulton County, Georgia case regarding alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, pleaded guilty to five misdemeanor counts of conspiracy to commit intentional interference with performance of election duties in court on Friday. He was sentenced to five years' probation, a $5,000 fine and 200 hours of community service, and must testify truthfully at any further court proceedings. The other defendants in the case are scheduled to appear in court on June 17, and the outcome of the case is yet to be seen.
A federal judge in Atlanta has denied a motion by former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark to move his case related to the 2020 presidential election from state court in Georgia to federal court. Clark is charged with two counts as part of a racketeering case stemming from an alleged effort to subvert the election results. The ruling is a setback for Clark and the other defendants, who had hoped to have their cases heard in federal court, and will mean that Clark will be prosecuted in state court in Fulton County. The ruling is part of a larger effort by the Georgia Attorney General’s office to investigate election fraud and other crimes related to the 2020 election.
California Senator Dianne Feinstein passed away at the age of 90, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of service and dedication to her constituents. President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer have all paid tribute to Feinstein, praising her as a "true trailblazer" and "leader of strength and courage".
The U.S. government is facing a potential shutdown this weekend after the House of Representatives rejected a measure backed by Speaker Kevin McCarthy. White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients said President Joe Biden has no plans to talk to McCarthy, and a group of hard-right Republicans have refused to vote on a continuing resolution to keep the government funded. The White House has urged Congress to pass a short-term deal to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
Senator Dianne Feinstein, a trailblazer for women in politics, passed away on April 17th, 2021. She was the first woman to serve as a U.S. senator for the state of California and the longest-serving woman senator in history. Known for her integrity and bravery, Feinstein was an inspiration to many and her legacy will live on. Her impact on politics and the country will be remembered for years to come for her admirable qualities of being smart, strong, brave, and compassionate.