Missouri House of Representatives has adopted a stricter dress code for women, requiring them to cover their shoulders with a jacket, which was proposed by Republican state Rep. Ann Kelley. The amendment sparked outrage from some Democrats who argued it was sexist, to which Rep. Kelley responded by asking if they knew what it felt like to have men in the room deciding if an outfit was appropriate or not. The debate over the dress code amendment is likely to continue.
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Key takeaways: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced that the U.S. is projected to reach its borrowing limit of $31.4 trillion on January 19th. The Treasury…
The U.S. Treasury Department is expected to hit the debt ceiling next Thursday, prompting Secretary Janet Yellen to warn of "certain extraordinary measures" to avoid a catastrophic default. In response, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Republicans will protect Medicare and Social Security, while looking to balance the federal budget. Congress must now find a solution to the issue, as the Treasury Department's measures can only buy a limited amount of time.
President Joe Biden has accepted an invitation from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to deliver his second State of the Union address on February 7th. The speech will focus on the economy, global competitiveness, safety, and unity. Biden expressed his gratitude for the prompt invitation and looks forward to speaking with Republicans, Democrats, and the country.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned Congress that the US will reach its debt limit on January 19th, and urged them to raise the limit to avoid a potential default. This sets up a major battle on Capitol Hill, as the government must take “extraordinary measures” to avoid a default. Yellen has warned of serious economic consequences if the debt limit is not raised in time.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has refused to call for the resignation of Rep. George Santos (R-NY) despite calls from New York state and local Republicans, as well as Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) and Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY). The allegations against Santos involve lies and fabrications in his biography, sparking a debate about the prevalence of embellished resumes among politicians. Investigations into the matter are ongoing, and it remains to be seen if Santos will resign or remain in office.
Republican Congressman George Santos Facing Growing Pressure from GOP to Resign Over Lying on Resume
Republican Congressman George Santos Facing Growing Pressure from GOP to Resign Over Lying on Resume
A newly elected Republican congressman from New York, George Santos, is facing increasing pressure from his own party to resign after admitting to lying on…
President Joe Biden is facing a growing political crisis after classified documents were found in his former offices. This revelation has fueled Republican claims that…