Key takeaways: House Republicans remain divided and unable to elect a new speaker. Rep. Mike Rogers expressed concern that the party’s narrow majority may never…
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New York Republicans are introducing a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos from the House of Representatives due to new federal charges of identity theft, credit card fraud and more. The resolution is being co-sponsored by fellow New York House Republicans and will be introduced on the House floor later this week. The House Ethics Committee is also investigating Santos for alleged violations of House rules, but the outcome of the resolution is still unclear.
Key takeaways: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and far-right Republicans are pushing for a potential impeachment of President Joe Biden. Centrist Republicans and those from…
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has voted overwhelmingly to expel two churches from its ranks for having female pastors, and to amend its constitution to specify that only men can be employed as qualified pastors at member churches. The amendment will need a second vote by a two-thirds margin at next year's convention in Indianapolis before it can take effect. The vote was praised by “messengers” and seen as a victory for those who believe that only men should be employed as qualified pastors.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is launching a five-figure billboard campaign targeting five freshman Republicans who accepted donations from Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), who has been accused of financial fraud. The billboards will focus on Santos's financial issues and Rep. LaLota, who previously served on the Suffolk County, New York, board of elections, has called for Santos's expulsion from Congress. The DCCC hopes to make Santos a major liability for the GOP in key swing districts in the upcoming election.
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.