House GOP , Unveils Plan for , Regaining the Majority.
Politico reports that House Republican leaders plan to formally unveil an agenda focused on ramping up fossil-fuel production, curbing immigration and fighting crime.
Politico reports that House Republican leaders plan to formally unveil an agenda focused on ramping up fossil-fuel production, curbing immigration and fighting crime.
This is not just talking points.
It’s actually a real agenda.
It’s not a political agenda —
it’s an agenda of what we
want to do starting on Day One, Mario Diaz-Balart,
House Representative From Florida,
via Politico.
On September 22, GOP leaders briefed members,
highlighting that crime was a "top issue"
alongside reducing reliance on foreign oil.
On September 22, GOP leaders briefed members,
highlighting that crime was a "top issue"
alongside reducing reliance on foreign oil.
Republicans believe the blueprint
offers critical direction while
the party fights to regain the majority.
Politico reports that after the blueprint's soft
launch, GOP representatives quickly started posting
the plan's topline points across social media.
Politico reports that after the blueprint's soft
launch, GOP representatives quickly started posting
the plan's topline points across social media.
I think the American people,
once they see that we
mean business with this.
I think it’s gonna restore trust, Bill Johnson,
House Representative From Ohio,
via Politico.
Even Senate Minority Leader
Mitch McConnell chimed in on Twitter
to highlight key tenets of the plan.
.
Less inflation.
More law and order.
Parents’ rights.
Border security.
American energy, Mitch McConnell,
Senate Minority Leader,
via Twitter.
The plan has reportedly received
broad endorsement across both
the conference and candidate slates.
In a historic move, the U.S. House expels indicted Republican lawmaker George Santos. Get the latest updates on this political shakeup and its implications.
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Republican congressman George Santos has been expelled from the US House of Representatives after a report found "overwhelming evidence" he misused campaign.. Sky News
Republican congressman George Santos has been expelled from the House of Representatives after a report found "overwhelming evidence" he misused campaign.. Sky News
Biotech entrepreneur and US presidential candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy, has once again criticized the Republican National Committee (RNC) for their debate format, labeling it as dull and unappealing to younger voters.
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The Commission announced debate plans in Texas, Virginia, and Utah, aiming for neutral forums. However, Democrats have Biden and Williamson, while the Republican list includes Trump, DeSantis, Ramaswamy, and Haley. Neither party has confirmed candidates, unprecedentedly delaying debates, leaving them in limbo.
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House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, aim to avert a government shutdown by proposing a unique strategy: extending funding for certain agencies until Jan. 19 and others until Feb. 2. This approach, a test for Johnson's leadership, excludes funds for Israel, Ukraine, and the Mexican border, prompting criticism from the Biden administration. Despite potential passage in the House, the administration deems the proposal "unserious" and a threat to national security.
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US Speaker Kevin McCarthy faced an unprecedented vote resulting in his removal from office, a historic event in U.S. history. This extraordinary showdown was forced by a faction of hard-right conservatives, plunging the House and its Republican leadership into disarray. Representative Matt Gaetz, McCarthy's key opponent, initiated the motion to vacate, rallying a significant number of conservative Republican critics. Watch.
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Mike Johnson , Is Elected New House Speaker.
After Kevin McCarthy was ousted
over three weeks ago, .
Rep. Mike Johnson from Louisiana
has been elected to take the gavel. .
The GOP unanimously backed him
with 220 votes, while 209 Democrats
sought to elect Hakeem Jeffries.
Johnson is an ally of Donald Trump.
Johnson is an ally of Donald Trump.
He was a main congressional figure in attempting to overturn 2020 election results.
As the new speaker, Johnson faces
mounting pressure on a number of issues.
Government funding expires on Nov. 17,
so the House and Senate will need to
work together to avert a shutdown.
Meanwhile, aid for Ukraine and Israel
must be decided upon. .
Meanwhile, aid for Ukraine and Israel
must be decided upon. .
Johnson has already had a measure come to the floor since being elected on Oct. 25.
Lawmakers passed a resolution 412-10 in support of Israel amid its conflict with Hamas
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Jim Jordan , Loses 3rd House Speaker Vote.
The representative from Ohio lost his bid
for House speaker for the third time
on Oct. 20, CBS News reports.
The number of Republicans who
oppose him has grown to 25.
After previously supporting Jordan,
Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Thomas Kean Jr.
and Marcus Molinaro changed their votes.
After previously supporting Jordan,
Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Thomas Kean Jr.
and Marcus Molinaro changed their votes.
After previously supporting Jordan,
Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Thomas Kean Jr.
and Marcus Molinaro changed their votes.
They are now supporting Patrick McHenry,
Kevin McCarthy and Lee Zeldin, respectively. .
They are now supporting Patrick McHenry,
Kevin McCarthy and Lee Zeldin, respectively. .
Other Republicans who received votes
for House speaker in the third round
include Byron Donalds, Tom Emmer.
Other Republicans who received votes
for House speaker in the third round
include Byron Donalds, Tom Emmer.
Steve Scalise, Mike Garcia and
Bruce Westerman, CBS News reports.
Steve Scalise, Mike Garcia and
Bruce Westerman, CBS News reports.
Steve Scalise, Mike Garcia and
Bruce Westerman, CBS News reports.
All of the Democrats voted for
Hakeem Jeffries for the third consecutive time.
Jordan has pledged to stay in the race and
work overtime to elect a new speaker.
Following the vote, "the House went
into recess indefinitely," CBS News reports.
Republicans will convene on Capitol Hill
to determine their next steps
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Jim Jordan Loses 1st Vote , for House Speaker.
Rep. Jim Jordan did not get enough votes to
become House speaker on Oct. 17, CNN reports.
20 Republicans voted against him.
Instead, they cast votes for the ousted
Kevin McCarthy, Steve Scalise, Lee Zeldin and others.
Instead, they cast votes for the ousted
Kevin McCarthy, Steve Scalise, Lee Zeldin and others.
Instead, they cast votes for the ousted
Kevin McCarthy, Steve Scalise, Lee Zeldin and others.
I can’t get past the fact that a small
group in our conference violated
the rules to get rid of Kevin,
and then blocked Steve, Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska, via CNN.
I can’t get past the fact that a small
group in our conference violated
the rules to get rid of Kevin,
and then blocked Steve, Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska, via CNN.
You don’t have a process where I play
by the rules and these other people
can’t and then they get what they want.
That’s not American. Americans
want fair play and rule of law, Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska, via CNN.
Rep. Ken Buck said that he would not vote for Jordan as long as the Ohio Republican believes the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump.
Rep. Ken Buck said that he would not vote for Jordan as long as the Ohio Republican believes the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump.
On Oct. 17, Jordan reportedly doubled down on his 2020 election certification beliefs. .
Democrats oppose Jordan
as well, CNN reports. .
I was the last person on the floor January 6,
and the idea that this guy is the Republican
nominee to be speaker, a guy who aggressively
agitated the activities that happened on
January 6, I think is disgusting, Rep. Jim McGovern, a Massachusetts Democrat, via CNN.
Still, many Republicans believe
Jordan is the man for the job and hope
to get back to work sooner than later.
I feel like he can bring together everybody,
from the moderates to the ultra conservatives,
and Republicans across the spectrum.
The bottom line is we’ve got to get back to
work. We don’t have any time here to waste, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis of New York, via CNN.
I feel like he can bring together everybody,
from the moderates to the ultra conservatives,
and Republicans across the spectrum.
The bottom line is we’ve got to get back to
work. We don’t have any time here to waste, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis of New York, via CNN
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GOP Attempts to Elect Jim Jordan , As Speaker of the House.
Since Kevin McCarthy's ousting
as House speaker two weeks ago.
Republicans have been fighting among themselves about who should fill the position.
Trump ally Rep. Jim Jordan has emerged as a main contender, but a handful of Republicans are refusing to vote for him, citing his extreme views, AP reports.
However, Jordan has already convinced "dozens of detractors" to support him amid public pressure to fill the seat, AP reports.
House Republicans will put it to a vote on Oct. 17.
Trump reiterated his support for Jordan.
Jim Jordan will be a great speaker.
I think he’s going to have the
votes soon, if not today over
the next day or two, Donald Trump, via statement.
Jordan needs to receive 217 votes to
become speaker, which means nearly the
full majority of his party needs to back him.
Democrats are slated to back
Hakeem Jeffries for the job.
All House business has been suspended
until a speaker is appointed
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Steve Scalise Withdraws , From House Speaker Race.
In a closed-door meeting on Oct. 12, Scalise told his colleagues that he is no longer running for the position, NBC News reports. .
His announcement, which he later confirmed to the press, comes one day after being nominated for the job by the GOP.
I just shared with my colleagues that
I’m withdrawing my name as candidate
for the speaker designee, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, via statement.
Scalise will still serve as
majority leader, NBC News reports.
Our conference still has to
come together and is not there.
There are still some people
that have their own agendas, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, via statement.
This House of Representatives
needs a speaker, and we need
to open up the House again. , House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, via statement.
But clearly, not everybody
is there. And there’re still
schisms that have to get resolved, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, via statement.
Some Republicans feel that the process should
move forward with Rep. Jim Jordan, who lost the
GOP nomination to Scalise by a vote of 113-99.
I voted for Jim Jordan in the
conference election yesterday
and I remain committed to doing
everything I can to help elect him
the next Speaker of the House, Rep. Jim Banks, via statement.
However, others aren't as supportive of
Jordan, and it's not clear if he could secure
the votes needed to assume the position.
The House turmoil comes as former
Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted
at the beginning of the month
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Stave Scalice, a Republican representative, secured the nomination for the next speaker of the US House of Representatives within his party. Enjoying substantial support from the majority of Republican caucus members, he has committed to fostering unity within the caucus. Scalice attributes various issues, including inflation, national debt, energy policies, crime, and immigration, to the Biden administration. If elected, he will assume leadership in the House during a period marked by significant legislative matters, including spending bills and an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
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Trump Endorses Jim Jordan , for House Speaker.
Trump Endorses Jim Jordan , for House Speaker.
The former president endorsed the
representative from Ohio on Oct. 6, CNN reports. .
He took to Truth Social to say that
Jordan "will be a GREAT Speaker of the House, & has my Complete & Total Endorsement!".
Republicans will hear from new speaker candidates during a forum on Oct. 10.
A vote is scheduled to take place on Oct. 11.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise
has also announced his candidacy.
Meanwhile, Trump has been approached about
serving as speaker, even if only temporary.
According to a source familiar with the situation, he's "intrigued" by the possibility.
While Trump is currently focusing on his presidential campaign, he previously said he'd be open to assuming the role for a "30-, 60-, or 90-day period.".
They have asked me if I would take it for a short period of time for the party, until they come to a conclusion – I’m not doing it because I want to – I will do it if necessary, should they not be able to make their decision, Donald Trump, to Fox News Digital.
A lot of people have been calling me about speaker. All I can say is we’ll do whatever is best for the country and the Republican Party, Donald Trump, to reporters on Oct. 4, 2023
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Defence minister Rajnath Singh and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal paid tributes to the victims of the Mumbai terror attack on its 15th anniversary. Singh.. IndiaTimes
This Day in History: , FDR Establishes
the Modern
Thanksgiving Holiday.
November 26, 1941.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
signed a bill officially establishing
the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day.
In 1939, Roosevelt had departed from tradition
by declaring the next to last Thursday
that year as Thanksgiving Day.
The tradition dated back to President Abraham Lincoln,
who declared Thanksgiving to fall on
the last Thursday of November.
Franklin's deviation sparked
considerable controversy.
Some Americans refused
to honor the declaration.
But Roosevelt repeated
the unpopular proclamation
for the next two years.
In 1941, the president admitted his mistake and
signed the bill establishing the modern national
holiday of Thanksgiving Day
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Labor Market Remains Strong as, Unemployment Claims , Continue to Fall.
ABC reports that the number of applications for
unemployment in the United States fell sharply
last week, signaling a resilient job market. .
On November 22, the Labor Department
reported that jobless claims had
fallen by 24,000 to reach 209,000.
The week before saw the number
reach 233,000, the highest it
has been since August. .
The latest numbers also show
the four-week moving average
fell by 750 to reach 220,000.
ABC reports that the numbers
remain historically low, signaling
high job security for U.S. workers. .
ABC reports that the numbers
remain historically low, signaling
high job security for U.S. workers. .
For the week ending November 11, the total number
of Americans collecting unemployment benefits was
at 1.84 million, down 22,000 from the week before.
For the week ending November 11, the total number
of Americans collecting unemployment benefits was
at 1.84 million, down 22,000 from the week before.
But job growth remains strong,
the unemployment rate remains
historically low, and businesses
have yet to start reducing their
workforce in a significant way, Rubeela Farooqi, Chief U.S. economist at
High Frequency Economics, via ABC.
But job growth remains strong,
the unemployment rate remains
historically low, and businesses
have yet to start reducing their
workforce in a significant way, Rubeela Farooqi, Chief U.S. economist at
High Frequency Economics, via ABC.
We expect some softening in labor
demand going forward as the effects
of restrictive monetary policy spread
more broadly through the economy, Rubeela Farooqi, Chief U.S. economist at
High Frequency Economics, via ABC.
ABC reports that the combination of a resilient job market
and falling inflation has increased hope that the
Federal Reserve will end its recent rate-hiking campaign. .
ABC reports that the combination of a resilient job market
and falling inflation has increased hope that the
Federal Reserve will end its recent rate-hiking campaign. .
The Fed has raised its benchmark interest rate
eleven times since March of 2022 in an attempt to
slow the economy while also preventing a recession.
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This Day in History:
John F. Kennedy Is Assassinated.
November 22, 1963.
The 35th president of the
United States was assassinated
while traveling through
downtown Dallas, TX.
Kennedy was shot
at 12:30 pm as his
motorcade passed the
Texas School Book Depository.
Former Marine
Lee Harvey Oswald
allegedly fired three
shots from the sixth floor.
The shots fatally wounded
the president, who was
pronounced dead 30 minutes later.
Hours later,
Oswald was
arrested by
Dallas police.
Two days later,
he was shot and killed
by Jack Ruby as he
was being transported.
The murder was viewed on
live television by millions
of Americans.
Conspiracy theories
concerning Kennedy's
assassination have
circulated for decades
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This Day in History: , Barack Obama Elected, as America’s First Black President.
November 4, 2008.
The 47-year-old Illinois Senator defeated 72-year-old Arizona Senator John McCain to become the 44th President of the United States.
Born in Hawaii to an interracial
couple, Obama graduated from
Harvard Law School. .
He taught law at the University
of Chicago, before being elected
to the Illinois State Senate in 1996.
After gaining national notoriety
delivering the keynote speech at the
2004 Democratic National Convention,
Obama was elected to the U.S. Senate.
Less than three years later, he announced
his candidacy for president and clinched
the nomination from NY Senator and
former First Lady Hillary Clinton.
His grassroots campaign utilized the
internet with a unique message of hope,
inspiring donations in excess of $500 million.
143 years after the end of the U.S. Civil War, almost 70 million Americans voted for Obama. He secured 365 electoral votes.
If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible ... tonight, because of what we did on this date in this election at this defining moment, change has come to America, President Barack Obama, Nov. 4, 2008
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House Passes $14.3 Billion , in Israel Aid.
House Passes $14.3 Billion , in Israel Aid.
A bill to provide monetary aid to Israel amid its war against Hamas was passed by the House on Nov. 2.
The move is likely to "clash with the Democratic-led Senate," CNN reports.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer referred
to the bill as a "deeply flawed proposal.".
Democrats are upset that the bill doesn't include
aid for Ukraine and would cut IRS funding.
Democrats are upset that the bill doesn't include
aid for Ukraine and would cut IRS funding.
However, much of the GOP-led House is against sending more money to Ukraine.
However, much of the GOP-led House is against sending more money to Ukraine.
According to the Congressional Budget Office,
cuts to IRS funding would increase the deficit and lose about $26.8 billion in revenue over a decade.
The hypocrisy here is that by cutting
funding to go after tax cheats, (it) will
actually explode the deficit by billions
and billions of dollars. What a joke, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
We will work together on our own bipartisan
emergency aid package that includes aid to
Israel, Ukraine, competition with the Chinese
government and humanitarian aid to Gaza, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
As the two chambers continue to argue, another potential government shutdown is on the horizon, as funding expires on Nov. 17.
New House Speaker Mike Johnson said he's committed to passing a bill to help Ukraine after dealing with Israel first, but it would need to include border security provisions.
Ukraine will come in short order, it will come
next. And you’ve heard me say that we want
to pair border security with Ukraine … If we’re
going to take care of a border in Ukraine, we
need to take care of America’s border as well, House Speaker Mike Johnson, via statement
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (local time) said the attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7 was a "big act of terrorism" and pointed out that there was also an issue of Palestine, which, he said, has to have a solution. Speaking at a Joint Secretary Session of the Senate's External Affairs and Defence Commission in Rome, Jaishankar said dialogue and negotiation can be the solution to address the Israel-Palestine conflict and underlined that terrorism was "unacceptable". He also reiterated that India's stand on the issue has been a two-state solution.
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Gavin Newsom went toe-to-toe with Ron DeSantis on the debate stage Thursday, trading blows on a variety of important issues impacting the country, including.. TMZ.com
Pink to Give Away
Banned Books , at Upcoming Concerts.
Pink is partnering with PEN America to
distribute 2,000 banned books at her shows
in South Florida this week, CNN reports.
Pink is partnering with PEN America to
distribute 2,000 banned books at her shows
in South Florida this week, CNN reports.
Miami and Sunrise, Florida, concertgoers
can receive books on Nov. 14 and Nov. 15.
I’m a voracious reader, and
I’m a mom of two kids who
are also voracious readers, Pink, via Instagram.
And I can’t imagine my own parents
telling me what my kids can and cannot
read, let alone someone else’s parents,
let alone someone else that doesn’t
even have children that are deciding
what my children can read, Pink, via Instagram.
Books that fans will receive include
Todd Parr's 'The Family Book,'
'The Hill We Climb' by Amanda Gorman.
Toni Morrison's 'Beloved' or a book
from the series 'Girls Who Code.'.
It’s especially hateful to see authorities
take aim at books about race and racism
and against LGBTQ authors and those of color. We have made so many strides toward
equality in this country and no one should
want to see this progress reversed, Pink, via statement shared by PEN America.
CEO of PEN America Suzanne Nossel issued
a statement about partnering with Pink.
This is a wave that is taking over
our country, our schools, our libraries.
[They] are going after books about
children of color, stories of LGBTQ families,
books about babies, about animals, Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America, via statement.
This is censorship in its purest form.
It is meant to suppress narratives that
we need here as a pluralistic society
and so we have to push back, Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America, via statement.
Florida has banned more books than any other
state in the past year, according to PEN America
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Cantaloupes Recalled , Over Possible Salmonella Contamination.
On Nov. 9, the FDA announced that
Sofia Produce LLC is recalling all fresh cantaloupes.
The company "operates under the
name Trufresh," 'USA Today' reports. .
The cantaloupes that may be contaminated with salmonella were distributed to Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Texas, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
They were also distributed to Canada.
The cantaloupes were sold between
Oct. 16-Oct. 23 and contain a "Malichita" label.
The cantaloupes were sold between
Oct. 16-Oct. 23 and contain a "Malichita" label.
The words "Product of Mexico/Produit
du Mexique" also appear on the fruit.
Consumers who bought the recalled products should throw them away or return them to the store.
There haven't been any illnesses
reported so far, according to 'USA Today.'.
Symptoms of a salmonella infection include
stomach pain, fever, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
If you think you may have been affected,
contact your health care provider.
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Takeaways From the, 3rd Republican Debate.
On November 8, the Republican party held its third
debate featuring five presidential nomination hopefuls
looking to outshine former President Donald Trump.
On November 8, the Republican party held its third
debate featuring five presidential nomination hopefuls
looking to outshine former President Donald Trump.
Reuters reports that the two-hour debate
took place while Trump held a separate campaign
rally just ten miles away from the debate hall. .
Hot topics for the evening included
the party's recent election losses,
abortion rights and China. .
Hot topics for the evening included
the party's recent election losses,
abortion rights and China. .
I’m sick of Republicans losing, Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor, via Reuters.
We’ve become a party
of losers. We have to have
accountability in our party, Vivek Ramaswamy, Entrepreneur, via Reuters.
Candidates remained largely divided on abortion, with
some promoting a state-by-state decision, while Senator
Tim Scott pushed for a federal ban on the procedure. .
Candidates remained largely divided on abortion, with
some promoting a state-by-state decision, while Senator
Tim Scott pushed for a federal ban on the procedure. .
Former New Jersey Governor
Chris Christie argued that decisions
on abortion should be left to states. .
I trust the people of this
country, state by state, to
make the call for themselves, Chris Christie, Former New Jersey Governor, via Reuters.
Reuters reports that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley had a heated
exchange over their relationships with Chinese industry.
Both candidates accused each other of bringing
Chinese companies into their home states
as governors, which they both denied.
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In a tragic incident in Florida, an Indian-origin man, Philip Mathew, was sentenced to life imprisonment for Murdering his wife, Merin Joy, after she accused him of domestic violence. Merin, 27, was stabbed and run over in a hospital parking lot. Mathew accepted first-degree Murder charges, avoiding the death penalty. The case underscores the increasing domestic abuse problem in the US, emphasizing the urgent need for stricter laws to protect victims.
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