Leaders of the G-7 nations met on Friday to discuss new sanctions on Russia for its 15-month invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to make the case that his nation's survival depends on the support of the U.S. and its allies at the summit on Sunday. The G-7 has already agreed on new steps to make the war more costly for Russia, and the sanctions are expected to be announced at the summit.
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Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has introduced articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden and several members of his administration, accusing him of willfully violating his oath of office by failing to secure the nation's borders and enforce immigration laws. The articles are divided into three parts, and it is unclear if the articles of impeachment will move forward in the House. This marks the first impeachment introduction since Republicans took control of the U.S. House earlier this year.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., experienced more health complications than previously disclosed during her recovery from shingles, including encephalitis and Ramsay Hunt syndrome. The 89-year-old senator has been absent from Washington for nearly three months due to the virus, and has facial paralysis on the left side of her face as a side effect. She has not yet indicated whether she will seek re-election in 2022.
Key takeaways: Li Hui, China’s special envoy for Eurasian Affairs, has called for the international community to work together to end the conflict in Ukraine.…
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is hearing a case that could potentially restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone. The anti-abortion plaintiffs argue that the FDA acted outside of its authority when it approved and expanded access to the drug. Judges, all Republican appointees, appeared to be leaning toward restricting access, which could have a major impact on women's access to safe and legal abortions in the United States. A ruling is expected in the coming weeks.
Montana has become the first state in the US to ban the popular social media app TikTok, citing the Chinese Communist Party's use of the app to spy on Americans and collect their personal data. The bill was signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte and will be enforced by the Montana Department of Justice. It is yet to be seen whether other states will follow suit.
President Joe Biden and Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) recently met to discuss the debt ceiling and federal spending, with Thompson proposing adding and tightening work requirements for those who receive entitlements and benefits. Democrats are pushing for "clean" legislation, while Republicans are holding out for spending cuts and other provisions. Negotiations are ongoing and the outcome is yet to be seen.
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) has announced that the House of Representatives will vote on a motion to refer a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY) to the House Ethics Committee. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has expressed a desire for the Ethics Committee to move quickly on the resolution, which seeks to expel Santos due to allegations of misconduct. The vote on the motion to refer the resolution is expected to take place Wednesday, with the decision of the Ethics Committee yet to be determined.