Mike Johnson moves ahead with foreign aid bills despite threats to oust him Two fellow Republicans have threatened to remove House speaker if he advances Ukraine funding proposal The Guardian - US · Apr 17, 2024
House Republicans’ bid to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas fails in US Senate Senate Democrats dismissed the articles of impeachment, as the charges failed to meet bar of ‘high crimes and misdemeanors’ The Guardian - US · Apr 17, 2024
Senators to be sworn in as jurors in Mayorkas impeachment trial The Senate is still negotiating what the scope of the homeland security secretary's trial will be and whether to allow debate in the Democratic-controlled chamber. WEKU · Apr 17, 2024
Johnson's gambit could blow GOP's chance Right-wing backlash in the House threatens Speaker Johnson's job — but blowback in the Senate could risk GOP seats Salon · Apr 17, 2024
Senate Democrats Move To Dismiss Impeachment Trial Of Mayorkas Senate Democrats may end Mayorkas impeachment trial swiftly, frustrating Republicans. House accuses Mayorkas of failing to enforce immigration laws at U.S.... Top News · Apr 17, 2024
Mike Johnson's race against the clock on foreign aid No one is feeling the political heartburn more than Johnson. Axios · Apr 16, 2024
Massie's Move To Fire Speaker Mike Johnson Is About More Than Ukraine Spending It's a test of the unofficial coalition that's effectively ruling the House right now. Reason · Apr 16, 2024
Texas Republicans urge Senate Democrats to give Mayorkas a full impeachment trial Two Texans are among 11 House impeachment managers initiating a trial of the Homeland Security secretary in the Senate. The Texas Tribune · Apr 16, 2024
House Republicans officially begin impeachment proceedings of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas The procedure is expected to be short and could even finish before the end of the week Latin Times · Apr 16, 2024
Johnson's leadership is under threat in the House over foreign aid bills Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie said he would vote to oust Mike Johnson as House speaker if it came to the floor. He told Johnson in a closed-door meeting that he should resign. WEKU · Apr 16, 2024
House Republicans present Mayorkas impeachment articles to Senate Democratic members have argued the articles are a matter of policy dispute and not ‘high crimes’ outlined in the constitution The Guardian - US · Apr 16, 2024
Senate trial on Mayorkas set to start, but Democrats are likely to dispose of charges On Tuesday House impeachment managers delivered the impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate. WEKU · Apr 16, 2024
Senate To Hold Impeachment Trial For Homeland Security Secretary House Speaker sends impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary to Senate. Democrats likely to dismiss charges. Senate to begin proceedings soon. Top News · Apr 16, 2024
House To Transfer Impeachment Articles Against Mayorkas To Senate House of Representatives to transfer articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas to the Senate following concerns over border cris... Top News · Apr 15, 2024
Top News · Apr 14, 2024 Congress Divided On Passing Additional Israel Funding Amid Middle East Crisis President Biden engages with congressional leaders on Middle East crisis and Israel aid funding debate.
The Guardian - US · Apr 14, 2024 Biden’s renewed embrace of Israel threatens to deepen Democratic divide Iran’s attack may give the president a reason to return to his default position of ‘ironclad’ Israeli support – could that hurt him in November?
Top News · Apr 14, 2024 Senate Urges House To Pass National Security Aid Package Senate Majority Leader Schumer urges House to pass bipartisan national security aid package for Israel amid Iranian attack. House conservatives oppose aid ...
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The Guardian - US · Apr 13, 2024 Why is Donald Trump on trial for $130,000 paid to Stormy Daniels? Prosecutors say they’re leaning on ‘the bread and butter of our white-collar work’ – falsifying business records
The Texas Tribune · Apr 11, 2024 With an eye on Amarillo courthouse, U.S. senators push to stop federal judge shopping Judge shopping has made a federal courthouse in Amarillo with a Trump-appointed judge a destination for conservative litigants challenging Biden administration policies.
International Business Times · Apr 10, 2024 Biden Urges House Vote On Ukraine Aid As Republican Chief Stalls President Joe Biden on Wednesday urged the US House of Representatives to vote immediately on billions of dollars in Ukraine aid, as the chamber's Republican speaker hesitates in the face of pressure from Donald Trump and his allies.
Top News · Apr 10, 2024 Republican Senators Plan To Obstruct Senate Over Impeachment Trial Republican senators plan to obstruct Senate proceedings if Mayorkas impeachment trial is not conducted. Potential disruptions could impact legislative acti...
International Business Times · Apr 10, 2024 House Speaker Delays Sending Mayorkas Impeachment Articles To Senate The delay comes as Senate Republicans explore strategies to exert political pressure on Democrats, which includes the possibility of disrupting Senate proceedings. Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, originally planned to send the articles to the Senate on Wednesday.
Top News · Apr 9, 2024 House To Send Impeachment Articles Against Mayorkas To Senate House of Representatives to send impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas to Senate next week after Senate Republicans request mor...
The Guardian - US · Apr 9, 2024 Mitt Romney says Alejandro Mayorkas’s actions do not merit impeachment Republican senator says homeland security secretary is following position of party and will not vote to remove him if it goes to trial