Texas Representative Bryan Slaton resigned from office after an investigation found that he had engaged in sexual harassment and retaliation against a 19-year-old intern, as well as providing her with alcohol and demanding her silence. The House General Investigative Committee concluded that Slaton had violated House rules and the Republican Party of Texas chair Matt Rinaldi said Slaton resigned one day before the House was set to vote on expelling him. Slaton did not mention the investigation in his letter of resignation to Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
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The White House is taking action to avoid a catastrophic default on the nation's debt by targeting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other GOP House members in competitive districts. They are hoping to pass a bill that will benefit veterans and the economy, but it remains to be seen if the President's strategy will be successful. The proposed bill is a $2 trillion infrastructure plan funded by raising the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28%, while Republicans have proposed a $568 billion counteroffer.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of an economic "calamity" if Congress does not raise the nation's borrowing limit, adding urgency to a meeting between President Joe Biden and congressional leaders. Yellen said a default could cause a "severe" economic downturn with a "ripple effect" felt around the world, and that the government would have to choose between paying Social Security benefits, military salaries, or interest on the debt.
The U.S. is facing a potential default on its debt for the first time in history, with economists warning of dire consequences. Small business owners are particularly vulnerable, and President Biden is set to meet with congressional leaders to try and reach a deal to prevent a default. It is hoped that this meeting will result in an agreement that will prevent the U.S. from defaulting on its debt.
Two top congressional Republicans have issued a subpoena to the FBI for a document related to a possible bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden, which was brought to their attention by a whistleblower. The White House has accused the lawmakers of an "unfounded political attack" and the FBI is expected to respond to the subpoena in the coming days. The allegation has sparked a heated debate among Republicans, with some taking to Fox News to weigh in.
Key takeaways: The White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) identified three potential scenarios of varying severity that could result from the current debt ceiling…
Montana judge rules against Rep. Zooey Zephyr, a transgender lawmaker, in her attempt to return to the statehouse House floor after being silenced and banished for admonishing Republican lawmakers. Zephyr's attorneys argued that her First Amendment rights were violated, but the judge ruled that the House of Representatives had the authority to control its proceedings. Zephyr has vowed to continue to fight for her rights and the rights of other transgender individuals in the state.
The United States is facing a potential debt crisis, with the possibility of defaulting on its debt as early as June 1. In response, House Democrats have taken the first procedural steps to try to force a House vote on a clean debt ceiling increase. President Biden has invited the top four congressional leaders to the White House on May 9 to discuss potential solutions to avert the crisis.