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Experts: Why "speech we hate" matters

Controversy around Elise Stefanik's antisemitism hearing fueled by "hypocrisy" and PR concerns, say legal experts

Salon

Zelenskyy makes one more push for aid before Christmas recess - Roll Call

In the U.S. to plead for aid, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said congressional wrangling was inspiring "Putin and his sick clique.”

Roll Call

OPINION - Vladimir Putin's Russia is getting stronger and Ukraine is in real danger

Ukrainian flags, last year a common sight on the East Coast of the United States, are now noticeably absent. With the battles in the Donbas having dropped off the headlines, eclipsed for months by Gaza, this speaks truth to the national mood — but also to the politics in Washington.…

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Big Bank CEOs Testify Against Basel III Endgame Before Senate Committee

The CEOs of eight top banks visited Capitol Hill on Wednesday to testify against Basel III Endgame, the final stages of regulations in the works for 15 years.

International Business Times

Architect of Capitol calls its watchdog back to the office - Roll Call

The Architect of the Capitol’s watchdog has been told he will be fired if he doesn’t start working on Capitol Hill by March.

Roll Call

White House warns Congress of urgent need to approve funding for Ukraine

The Biden administration on Monday sent Congress an urgent warning about the need to approve tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance to Ukraine, saying Kyiv's war effort to defend itself from Russia's invasion may grind to a halt without it.

France 24

The U.S. is running out of money for Ukraine, the White House warns

Kyiv's war effort to defend itself from Russia's invasion may grind to a halt without tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance, the Biden administration told Congress.

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So long, Santos - Roll Call

Check out our collection of photos of former New York Rep. George Santos from his brief and tumultuous time on Capitol Hill.

Roll Call

Kissinger and the Capitol - Roll Call

Henry Kissinger, who died on Wednesday at the age of 100, was a photogenic presence on Capitol Hill for decades.

Roll Call

‘She got so mad at me’: book on the ‘Squad’ details AOC-Pelosi clashes

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tells Ryan Grim life in Congress ‘completely transformed’ after Democratic leader stepped down

The Guardian - US

Capitol Hill insiders share their favorite books to read in 2023 - Roll Call

Put these recent (and not-so-recent) titles on your gift list as the year wanes in Washington, recommended by readers in Congress.

Roll Call

Nadler chief Amy Rutkin will launch her own consulting firm

“There are so many amazing people, but I don’t know that amazing people are going to hang on,” longtime aide says of Congress.

Roll Call

Spate of retirements continues on Capitol Hill - Roll Call

Sen. Joe Manchin III and Reps. Brian Higgins, Derek Kilmer, Abigail Spanberger and Brad Wenstrup all said they would not run again in 2024.

Roll Call

Are Ohio's Legalization Efforts in Trouble? This Week in Cannabis Investing

Ohio became the 24th state to legalize recreational weed, but GOP lawmakers are already pushing back.

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The Independent UK

GOP Rep Ken Buck plots scorched-earth exit from Congress

‘Our nation is on a collision course with reality, and a steadfast commitment to truth — even uncomfortable truths — is the only way forward,’ outgoing GOP representatives says

Chicago Sun-Times

In Washington, Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes for more federal help to deal with migrant crisis

Johnson said Congress should add $5 billion for migrant assistance. The Biden White House is asking for $1.4 billion. It may be an uphill challenge to get more from the GOP House.

The Guardian - US

Left revolts over Biden’s staunch support of Israel amid Gaza crisis

The president has lost favor with young, Muslim and Arab Americans, important Democratic constituencies

Roll Call

Will the GOP’s House speaker battle matter in 2024? - Roll Call

At a minimum, a three-week fight over House speaker was a distraction from Republican efforts to focus attention on President Joe Biden.

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The Guardian - US

Jim Jordan loses third House speaker vote as Republican holdouts reach 25

Republicans plan to retreat once again behind closed doors to chart next steps following third vote over far-right congressman

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Senate acts on 'unprecedented' lack of U.S. ambassadors, spurred by Israel-Hamas war

The lack of a U.S. ambassador in Israel hobbles the Biden administration's ability to pursue its goals. The U.S. also lacks ambassadors in Egypt and other countries in the region.

WEKU

White House nominee to lead the FAA glides through a Senate committee vote

The Senate Commerce Committee voted to advance the nomination of Michael Whitaker to head the FAA, at a time when aviation experts say the U.S. air travel system shows mounting signs of stress.

The Guardian - US

Hard-right House Republicans are against Ukraine aid – and they seem to be in charge

The chaos in the House may have devastating outcomes for the people of Ukraine, some experts warn

Salon

Santos calls Jewish man "human scum"

Things became heated when Shabd Singh engaged Santos in a discussion about Israeli policies

The Guardian - US

Jim Jordan will vote for Steve Scalise to be House speaker, source says – as it happened

‘Scalise won,’ Republicans said as they emerged from a closed door meeting to select nominee for next House speaker

Roll Call

Don’t blame gerrymandering for House GOP speaker mess - Roll Call

Blaming gerrymandering for the House GOP fighting that led to the speaker's ouster overlooks other factors, Nathan L. Gonzales writes.

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