House Republicans are calling for spending cuts in exchange for raising the nation's borrowing limit, but have yet to specify what cuts they would like to see due to internal disagreements. President Joe Biden and the Democrats have been asked to identify what to cut in the federal budget, while Republicans have suggested Biden should identify wasteful spending in Washington. It is unclear when the GOP will be able to come to an agreement on the issue.
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has blocked two Democrats, Reps. Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell, from serving on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in a move seen as political payback for the Democrats' removal of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) from committees earlier this year. McCarthy has cited a “new standard” from Democrats for why he would strip Schiff and Swalwell of their committee seats, and the decision has been met with criticism from both sides of the aisle. The move is seen as a response to the Democrats' decision to remove Greene and Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) from committees, and it remains to be seen how the decision will affect the House Intelligence Committee's ability to fulfill its duties.
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.
Patrons at a Kentucky restaurant were shocked to find a Republican women’s club event featuring an officer involved in the 2020 police raid that killed Breonna Taylor. Witnesses reported that graphic video footage of the raid was allegedly played in the restaurant, prompting outrage from the local NAACP chapter. Anna's Greek Restaurant released a statement expressing their regret and saying they would be taking steps to ensure similar events do not take place in the future.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) appears to be attempting a “remake” or “rebranding” of her public approach to politics, as evidenced by her exchange with fellow Freedom Caucus member Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL). Greene had been stripped of her committee assignments in 2021 due to her violent and racist rhetoric, but her support of McCarthy’s speakership has earned her a return to the committees. Supporters have praised her for her new approach, but it remains to be seen how it will play out in the coming months.
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.
House Republicans are preparing to launch impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, while GOP Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar have been installed on House panels by party leaders. The House Judiciary Committee is prepared to move ahead with formal proceedings if there appears to be a case against Mayorkas, and it is unclear how GOP moderates will react to the potential proceedings.
House Republicans have unanimously reinstated Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., and Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., to their respective committees after Democrats stripped them of their privileges in 2021. Greene has been assigned to the House Committee on Homeland Security, while Gosar has been assigned to the House Committee on Natural Resources. This decision has been met with criticism from Democrats, sparking a debate over the qualifications of representatives to serve on committees.