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The Biden administration has come under fire for waiving 26 federal laws in order to construct roughly 20 miles of additional border wall in South Texas. President Joe Biden defended the decision, saying that the Trump-era funding for the barrier must be used to stop illegal migration from Mexico. Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas rejected criticism of the decision, saying that the Biden administration was bound by law to follow through with the project. The decision has sparked debate among both Democrats and Republicans, with some arguing that the wall is necessary and others contending that it is a waste of money and a violation of human rights.
Hundreds of people gathered in San Francisco on Thursday to honor the late Senator Dianne Feinstein at a private memorial service held on the steps of City Hall. Security was high as invited attendees passed through a screening before taking their seats, and President Biden, Vice President Harris, Senate Majority Leader Schumer, and former House Speaker Pelosi were in attendance. Feinstein, who was the longest-serving female senator and the longest-serving California senator, was remembered for her remarkable political career and the many accomplishments she achieved during her time in office.
Alabama has been ordered to conduct its 2024 congressional elections under a new map crafted by a special master, following a Supreme Court decision in June that found the state had violated the Voting Rights Act. The new map creates a second Black-plurality district in southern Alabama, which is expected to heavily favor Democrats. The new district was created by moving the heavily white coastal region into the 1st congressional district and extending the 2nd district across the Black Belt. The new map is set to be used for the 2024 congressional elections, and it will likely have a significant impact on the state’s political landscape.
House Republicans have stripped Kevin McCarthy of the speaker's gavel after a deal to keep the government open, following a demand from Rep. Matt Gaetz, a 2020 election denier and defender of the Jan. 6 insurrection. Gaetz is known for his conservative bent and his belief that the federal government is corrupt. At McCarthy's first press conference after the decision, he was free to speak his mind, and the implications of this move remain to be seen.
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted to oust Representative Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from his position as Speaker of the House, triggered by a motion from Representative Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and supported by seven other Republicans and 208 House Democrats. Representatives Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) and Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) had differing opinions on the ouster, while Representative Tom Malinowski (D-N.J.) suggested that the House Democrats should have provided McCarthy with votes to keep the Speakership, contrary to conventional wisdom.
House Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry has ordered the eviction of former Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Steny Hoyer from their offices in the Capitol, sparking criticism from both sides of the aisle. This move comes after the ouster of Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as House Speaker, which was caused by months of GOP infighting led by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.). Despite the criticism, many are hoping that the new Republican Leadership can now focus on more pressing matters.
Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House, announced his resignation after a 216-210 vote in the chamber, citing the need to do the right thing and his desire to find compromise. He thanked everyone for their support and said that the country was "too great for small visions". It is still unknown what the future holds for McCarthy.