Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) have embraced each other in a strategic shift to gain more support from the Republican base. This shift comes after Greene has been trying to transition away from her far-right views and into a more moderate Republican stance. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) commented on Greene's appointment to the House Homeland Security Committee, despite her questioning if the 9/11 terror attack on the Pentagon actually occurred. It remains to be seen if this shift will be successful and if Greene will be able to maintain her new public image.
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has nominated California Representatives Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell to serve on the House Intelligence Committee, setting up a potential showdown with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy who has vowed to block the pair. Jeffries cited Schiff and Swalwell's "decades of distinguished leadership providing oversight" of the intelligence community and their careers as prosecutors before serving in Congress. The move signals a rocky start to the relationship between Jeffries and McCarthy, with the potential conflict between them affecting the committee's work.
Thousands of anti-abortion advocates from across the United States gathered in Washington, D.C. on Friday for the 50th annual March for Life rally, marking a major milestone in the fight against abortion rights. Speakers at the event included President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and participants followed social distancing guidelines in spite of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The march was a powerful reminder of the importance of protecting the rights of the unborn, and anti-abortion advocates are determined to make sure that every human life is respected and protected.
US Hits $34.1 Trillion Debt Ceiling, White House and House Republicans Negotiate Potential Solutions
US Hits $34.1 Trillion Debt Ceiling, White House and House Republicans Negotiate Potential Solutions
The US has officially hit its $34.1 trillion debt ceiling and the government has begun "extraordinary measures" to pay bills. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has accepted an invitation from President Biden to discuss a solution, while Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has said the US "never has and never will" default on its debt. House Republicans have threatened to hold the Biden administration hostage over the debt limit, and the outcome of negotiations between the White House and House Republicans could have a significant impact on the financial security of American households.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that the United States has reached its legal borrowing capacity and must now rely on "extraordinary measures" to avoid a catastrophic default. President Joe Biden and House Republicans are at odds over how to address the situation, and it is uncertain whether the United States can sidestep a potential economic crisis. The Treasury Department is urging Congress to raise the debt limit as soon as possible to avoid a potential economic crisis.
House Republicans have reinstated Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) to their respective committees, two years after Democrats stripped them of their assignments. The move is seen as a reward for the 21 House Republicans who initially blocked McCarthy from winning the speakership, and comes after a process that took 15 rounds of voting. Greene and Gosar are both staunch supporters of former President Donald Trump and critics of President Joe Biden.
Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., has been appointed to the House Science, Space and Technology Committee and the Small Business Committee, despite facing multiple investigations and calls to resign from fellow Republicans. The House Republican Steering Committee, led by Speaker Kevin McCarthy, voted to give Santos the slots on the two lower-profile panels. Despite the controversy, House Republicans have decided to keep him on board, assigning him to two committees.
Two Democratic lawmakers from New York have called on GOP leaders to cooperate with investigations into freshman Rep. George Santos, who admitted to fabricating parts of his résumé. The House Committee on Ethics is currently investigating the matter, and Reps. Goldman and Torres have asked the GOP leaders to proactively cooperate with the investigation and inform the public of their knowledge of Mr. Santos' deceit. The outcome of the investigation remains to be seen.