House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has called a vote on Rep. Matt Gaetz's resolution to oust him from the speaker's office, which is set to take place later today. McCarthy has received opposition from the majority of Freedom Caucus members, but with such narrow margins in the House, Gaetz doesn't need many mutineers to get it done. McCarthy and his allies are now looking to quickly take on the so-called motion to vacate, with the outcome of the vote providing an indication of the support for McCarthy's leadership.
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Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, pleaded not guilty to three federal firearms charges after a plea deal imploded. The judge overseeing the case set conditions of release, including supervision, actively seeking employment, not possessing a gun, not using alcohol or drugs, and submitting to drug testing and substance abuse counseling. The outcome of the case could have implications for the 2024 election.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden are facing scrutiny over a potential secret side deal on Ukraine funding, which was not included in a recent spending bill. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has accused McCarthy of cutting the deal and plans to file a motion to oust him as speaker. President Biden has refused to comment on the matter, and some Republican lawmakers have called for McCarthy's ouster. The truth of the alleged side deal remains unknown.
Laphonza Butler has been appointed to the U.S. Senate by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, making her the first out Black LGBTQ+ U.S. senator. She is the president of EMILYs List, a Democratic group dedicated to electing women who support abortion rights, and is ready to serve. Her appointment is a testament to the progress that can be made when women are given the opportunity to lead, and will continue the legacy of Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
The Supreme Court has rejected John Eastman's request to throw out court rulings that identified him as a key figure in former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election, affirming lower court decisions that resulted in Capitol riot investigators getting access to Eastman's emails. U.S. District Judge David Carter had previously found that Eastman lied to a federal court in Georgia, and the emails sought by the Jan. 6 committee are seen as key evidence in the investigation. The implications of this ruling for Eastman remain unclear.
Apple has announced an update to the iOS17 system to address complaints of its recently released iPhone 15 lineup becoming uncomfortably hot. The company is blaming a software bug and other issues tied to popular apps such as Instagram and Uber for the issue, and is working with app developers to make changes to prevent the phones from overheating. An update to the operating system is expected to be released soon to fix the glitch.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Laphonza Butler, the president of EMILY's List, to fill the late Senator Dianne Feinstein's seat. Butler will be the first openly LGBTQ person to represent California in the Senate and the third Black woman to ever serve in the chamber. She is expected to be sworn-in to the seat on Wednesday by Vice President Kamala Harris and will serve until the next senator is elected in the November 2024 election.
Key takeaways: California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has appointed Laphonza Butler to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the death of California Sen. Dianne…