House Votes Overwhelmingly to Save Speaker Johnson from Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene Effort
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene insults colleague's appearance on House floor
During a House Oversight Committee meeting over a Republican-led charge to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress, there was a heated exchange of words between lawmakers Marjorie Taylor Greene, Jasmine Crocket and Alexandria ...CBS News - Top stories -
House Speaker Mike Johnson Is 'Tired of Making History'
The accidental Speaker talks about his eventful first six months, what he told Biden about the border, and why he’s planning to keep the gavel next year.The Wall Street Journal - World - House -
Jasmine Crockett backs claim calling Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘racist’
The Texas Democrat found herself at odds with the Georgia Republican during a House hearing.Politico - Politics -
Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jasmine Crockett’s Appearance-Based Insults Reflect an Ugly New Norm in Politics
A recent congressional meeting devolved into a back-and-forth that reflects a changing norm in politics — one that rarely makes anybody look good.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Lawmakers Make End Run Around Speaker Johnson on Disaster Bill
A successful bipartisan effort to force a vote on disaster relief is just the latest example of how procedural norms have been upended in the House.The New York Times - Top stories -
House panels vote to hold Garland in contempt
Two House committees on Thursday advanced measures to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress in an effort to censure him for failing to turn over audio recordings of the president. A last-minute move from President Biden to ...The Hill - Politics -
House passes TICKET Act in an effort to increase transparency in pricing
The House passed the Transparency in Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act on Wednesday in an effort to increase price transparency for consumers.NBC News - Top stories -
Chaotic House Oversight meeting as Greene, Crockett trade insults
A House Oversight Committee hearing discussion turned personal after Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene commented on Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett's appearance. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.CBS News - Top stories -
Raskin calls Greene House Oversight brawl 'a failure of leadership'
House Oversight and Accountability Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (R-Md.) called the recent verbal battle in his committee sparked by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-Ga.) words “a failure of leadership.” “So, this was a failure of ...The Hill - Politics -
The man who attacked former House Speaker Pelosi's husband with a hammer at their home in San Francisco received a 30-year sentence in federal court.
The man who attacked former House Speaker Pelosi’s husband with a hammer at their home in San Francisco received a 30-year sentence in federal court.The Wall Street Journal - World -
House committee votes to recommend Garland be held in contempt of Congress
The House Judiciary Committee has voted to recommend Attorney General Merrick Garland be held in contempt of Congress after refusing to hand over audio recordings of President Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur.NBC News - Politics -
House Dems confident of few defections as Israel weapons vote draws closer
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Garland in House spotlight as panels vote on advancing contempt of Congress resolutions
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Fundamentals win the day, but none look likely to save Tories from defeat
How both main parties are positioning themselves in this long election campaignFinancial Times - World -
Personal insults, Greene vs. Boebert and alleged drinking in the Capitol: How one House hearing imploded
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Facing pressure from Trump and conservatives, Johnson drags his feet on Intel appointments
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Ron Johnson presses for Secret Service to push protest zone farther from GOP convention
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Sunday said he is urging the Secret Service to push the protest zone farther away from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in an effort to prevent conflict at the event. "The Secret Service — they use their ...The Hill - Politics -
Mercedes-Benz workers at an Alabama plant voted against joining the UAW, blunting the union's efforts to organize drives at foreign-owned factories.
Mercedes-Benz workers at an Alabama plant voted against joining the UAW, blunting the union’s efforts to organize drives at foreign-owned factories.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Cannes red carpet so far: from Naomi Campbell in 90s Chanel to Anya Taylor-Joy in Dior – in pictures
Jane Fonda in an animal print coat, Lily Gladstone in Gucci and Chris Hemsworth in an old Hollywood jacket – there was a lot to enjoy on the Croisette this week Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
Peruvian lawmakers begin yet another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from office
Peruvian lawmakers have begun yet another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from office as authorities continue various investigations against her and her inner circleABC News - World -
I’m 49 and my husband is 59. We have a $2.2 million house and $885,000 saved for retirement. Can we retire by 2030?
“We are homebodies with fairly simple and inexpensive tastes.”MarketWatch - Business -
Alleged ‘deal’ offer from Trump to big oil could save industry $110bn, study finds
Ex-president at Mar-a-Lago last month hosted more than 20 executives, including from Chevron, Exxon and Occidental. A “deal” allegedly offered by Donald Trump to big-oil executives as he sought $1bn in campaign donations could save the industry ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
AP PHOTOS: For the first time India's elderly and disabled are able to vote from home
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AP PHOTOS: For the first time India's elderly and disabled are able to vote from home
Vijay Lakshmi, 85, stood beaming at the entrance of her house as she welcomed a team dispatched by the Election Commission of India. They were here to collect her vote. The team visiting Vijay lakshmi’s neighbourhood comprised of 5 people in ...ABC News - World -
The age of green protectionism
Shielding clean tech industry may have side effectsFinancial Times - World -
Schiff ‘flabbergasted’ at Johnson appearance outside Trump courthouse
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said he was flabbergasted that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) made an appearance at former President Trump’s hush money trial in New York this week, slamming House Republicans who showed up as greedy for power. Schiff was ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Johnson condemns lawmaker fighting at hearing: ‘Not a good look’
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) condemned the tone of a raucous Thursday night House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing saying members need to show decorum. “It's not a good look for Congress,” Johnson told reporters as they asked about a ...The Hill - Politics -
Crockett to Greene: 'Don’t come for me'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) warned Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) to not come after her after the two lawmakers clashed during a House committee hearing Thursday night. “Don’t come for me,” Crockett told MSNBC’s Katie Phang when asked if ...The Hill - Politics -
Child taken by floodwaters saved by a stranger
Hundreds were killed in recent flooding in Afghanistan, which saw homes swept away and roads destroyed.BBC News - Top stories -
Your Money: Getting Started With Savings
The earlier you begin trying to save, the easier you’ll make things for your future self.The New York Times - Top stories -
Hill watchdog says Rep. Nehls may have used campaign funds for personal use
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Israel-Gaza live updates: GOP Rep. Stefanik to visit Knesset, denounce Biden
More than six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
The Technocrat Who’s Taking Control of Putin’s War Effort
Andrei R. Belousov, an intellectual with no military experience, is known for backing a state-dominated economy.The New York Times - World -
Crockett says Greene behavior was 'absolutely' racist
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) comments about her physical appearance demonstrate that she’s “absolutely” racist. "She is racist. I mean, I don't have any questions about that. Because, I mean, I don't ...The Hill - Politics -
Greene fracas at hearing leaves lawmakers shaking their heads
A Thursday night hearing’s descent into chaos earned rebuke from both sides of the aisle after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) attacked another member’s physical appearance, a barb Democrats said had racial undertones. House Oversight and ...The Hill - Politics -
Johnson: Biden 'afraid' to release audio of interview with special counsel Hur
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., criticized President Biden for asserting executive privilege over an audio recording of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur that House Republicans have requested.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Jeffries calls on Johnson to honor police who defended Capitol on Jan. 6
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is calling on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to honor the law enforcement officers who defended Congress during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, pressing the Speaker to dedicate a spot in the ...The Hill - Politics -
Johnson’s Trump trip unsettles some Republicans: ‘Tell me this isn’t so’
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) decision to appear this week at former President Trump’s hush money trial in Manhattan is sparking new blowback from some House Republicans, who are questioning why he would inject himself so prominently in a case ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Johnson's latest conservative problem: How hard to hit the Justice Department
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Ex-All-Pro RB Johnson retires after 8 NFL seasons
David Johnson, who amassed 6,876 yards from scrimmage and 58 touchdowns in eight seasons, announced his retirement from the NFL.ESPN - Sports - NFL