House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) issued a challenge to his right-wing detractors during a closed-door House GOP meeting on Thursday morning, daring them to file a motion to vacate the speaker's chair. This challenge comes as McCarthy faces pressure from members to comply with their demands, but he has the support of the majority of the House Republican caucus and is expected to remain in the position for the foreseeable future. It is unclear if any of his detractors will take him up on his challenge and file the motion to vacate the speaker's chair.
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Tensions between far-right representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Lauren Boebert (R-CO) boiled onto the House floor, resulting in Greene calling Boebert a "little b----". The House also voted to censure Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and failed to pass a resolution to criticize Special Counsel John Durham. It's been a wild week in the House of Representatives, with more to come in the weeks ahead.
Members of the House Freedom Caucus, a far-right faction of the House of Representatives, have stalled proceedings in the chamber in protest of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's compromise with President Joe Biden on “debt ceiling” legislation. The group, led by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), has blocked several bills backed by GOP leadership and has called for the House to “hold the floor” in protest. This disruption has put the GOP majority in a difficult situation, and it is unclear how long the group will continue to stall proceedings.
This week, the House of Representatives rejected a procedural vote for the first time in over two decades, in response to a debt deal cut between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden. Members of the House Freedom Caucus, along with Rep. Matt Gaetz, expressed their anger over the deal by gathering on the Capitol steps after voting. The vote has caused concern among lawmakers and reporters, as it could lead to all Republican legislation coming to a standstill.
House Republicans passed a bill on the debt limit and spending cuts on Wednesday, but talks with the Biden administration are still ongoing and there are many areas of disagreement. The White House has proposed a plan to raise the debt limit and suspend it until the end of July, as well as a $1.7 trillion infrastructure package, both of which have been rejected by the GOP. The deadline for raising the debt limit is August 2nd, and if no agreement is reached, the US could default on its debt for the first time in history.
The Department of Justice has concluded its investigation into allegations of sex trafficking and obstruction of justice against Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and has determined not to bring any charges against him. Gaetz has denied all allegations and his attorneys have confirmed the Justice Department's decision. The investigation has now concluded, with no charges brought against Gaetz, bringing an end to months of speculation and uncertainty.
The Department of Justice has decided not to pursue charges against Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida in relation to a sex trafficking investigation. Gaetz has denied all allegations of wrongdoing, and the decision not to charge him comes after a lengthy investigation and has garnered national attention. Career federal prosecutors informed lawyers for at least one witness of the decision not to prosecute Gaetz, and it is unclear if the Justice Department will continue to investigate other aspects of the case.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has appointed Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) to the select committee investigating the weaponization of the federal government, chaired by Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) and ranking member Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH). The committee will examine the use of federal agencies to target political opponents, the use of federal funds for political purposes, and the use of executive orders to bypass Congress.