House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) spoke on NBC's "Meet the Press" about informal discussions between Democrats and Republicans to form a bipartisan governing coalition, as the House Speaker stalemate continues in Washington. Republicans have nominated Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) for the speaker position, but Democrats have remained united in their opposition to the candidates the GOP has put forward. Jeffries said it's time to end the Republican civil war and get back to doing the business of the American people.
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Senator Lindsey Graham has criticized Representative Matt Gaetz's attempt to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his seat, calling it a "disaster" for the Republican party. President Joe Biden also commented on the situation, noting that "extreme MAGA Republicans" had attempted to walk away from a deal, but were stopped. With the 2022 midterm elections looming, it remains to be seen how the Republican party will move forward in the coming months.
Couples in Washington D.C. are rushing to the marriage bureau to get their wedding licenses in anticipation of a looming government shutdown. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has said the Senate's proposed continuing resolution is unlikely to pass in the House, and Telaya Charles, who works at the marriage bureau, said it was busier than a normal Wednesday with couples talking about the shutdown. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has urged the House to pass the bipartisan measure to fund the government, but it remains to be seen if Congress will be able to avoid a shutdown.
Key takeaways: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and far-right Republicans are pushing for a potential impeachment of President Joe Biden. Centrist Republicans and those from…
Rep. George Santos (R-NY) has sparked a debate about the role of minorities in politics and the need for more responsible media coverage after making a controversial statement on the far-right MAGA talk show, "Unafraid." During the podcast, Santos compared himself to civil rights icon Rosa Parks and went on a long rant about "sellout" Republicans. His statement has been met with criticism from both sides of the aisle and civil rights activists, who have argued that Santos is trivializing the legacy of Rosa Parks.
Donald G. Triplett, the first person to be diagnosed with autism and known as "Case 1," has passed away at the age of 87. He was a 1958 graduate of Millsaps College and worked at the Bank of Forest for over 50 years, where he was known for his intelligence and wit. His death marks the end of an era, as his story has inspired many around the world.