Key takeaways: The House of Representatives expelled GOP Rep. George Santos, setting off a competitive special election in New York’s 3rd District. The special election…
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A three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has denied former President Donald Trump's claims of presidential immunity from civil lawsuits brought by a group of congressional Democrats and veteran Capitol Police officers. The judges noted that Trump is alleged to have instigated the Capitol attack during his re-election campaign, and that he had not demonstrated an entitlement to official-act immunity for his actions. The ruling is a major setback for Trump, allowing the cases to move forward and potentially leading to legal accountability for his actions surrounding the Capitol attack.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Thursday to issue subpoenas to conservative activists Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo, as part of an investigation into ethics practices at the Supreme Court. Republican members of the committee walked out of the room during the vote, accusing Democrats of attempting to undermine the court. The investigation was launched after reports revealed the court had failed to properly disclose gifts and travel expenses from conservative groups. The committee is now requesting information from Crow and Leo, as part of a new ethics code that requires justices to disclose gifts and travel expenses and recuse themselves from cases in which they have a financial interest.
Henry Kissinger, who died at the age of 100, was a prominent figure in American foreign policy for over 50 years. His foreign policy views and actions, known as "realpolitik", have been both praised and criticized over the years. His legacy will continue to be debated, as his actions have had both positive and negative impacts on the United States and the world.
The House of Representatives will vote on a resolution to expel embattled New York Republican Rep. George Santos this week, after a damning report from the House Ethics Committee found substantial evidence of criminal activity. The resolution, introduced by California Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia, requires a two-thirds majority vote to pass and would be the first time in more than two decades that a member of Congress has been expelled. If passed, it would be the first time in history that a member of Congress has been expelled due to criminal charges.
Senator Joe Manchin's announcement that he will not seek reelection in 2022 has allowed Democrats to focus their efforts on more winnable races in Texas, Florida, and Ohio, where abortion rights will be a major platform. In Ohio, Senator Sherrod Brown is facing a tough reelection race against three major Republican candidates. Democrats are hopeful that by focusing on abortion rights, they can gain an edge in these races and make a strong showing in the 2022 elections.
President Donald Trump has once again promised to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) if he is re-elected in 2021. This has been a consistent theme throughout his political career, however a recent NBC News poll found that voters trust Democrats over Republicans when it comes to health care. The ACA has been a major point of contention between Republicans and Democrats since its passage in 2010, and the outcome of the 2021 presidential election will likely determine its future.
Rep. George Santos, a New York Republican, is facing expulsion from Congress following a damning House ethics report that found he had spent thousands of dollars of campaign funds on personal expenses. Despite criticism from both sides of the aisle, Santos has declared he would “wear it like a badge of honor” if he were to be expelled. It remains to be seen what action the House Ethics Committee will take, but it is clear that Rep. George Santos’s future in Congress is uncertain.