The Latest Breaking News from House of Representatives

Impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton seeks to have most charges dismissed before September trial

Lawyers for impeached Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have sought to have most of the charges against him dismissed

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Is Congress on a witch hunt? 5 ways to judge whether oversight hearings are legitimate or politicized

Since Republicans regained the majority in the House of Representatives in the 2022 midterm elections, they have initiated a flurry of investigations. Among their targets: the origin of the COVID-19 virus, the FBI’s law enforcement and surveillance activities and Hunter Biden’s business relationships. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California even…

The Conversation · Jul 31, 2023

Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Claim Challenged By Congressional Records

Congressional records contradict Biden administration's legal memo, revealing potential illegality and hefty costs.

Zenger · Jul 27, 2023

Charter court suspends Pita

The Constitutional Court on Wednesday morning suspended Move Forward Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat from duty as an elected member of the House of Representatives.

Bangkok Post · Jul 19, 2023

McCarthy squeezes Democrats over ‘racist state’ comments about Israel

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a resolution Tuesday declaring that Israel is not a “racist state,” effectively rebuking Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., who said Saturday that it was.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 18, 2023

John M. Crisp: We should acknowledge, rather than deny, our racist past

MAGA Republicans’ willingness to gum up the necessary functions of governance was on display last week in the House of Representatives.

Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2023

Ministry issues warning after oilfield closures in Libya

The fields were shut in protest over the kidnapping of former finance minister Faraj Bumatari.

Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2023

Explosive Exchange: FTC Chair faces off against hostile US Congress over Microsoft-Activision merger

The tax-payer funded U.S. FTC hasn't had much luck recently. FTC Chair Lina Khan was accused of "intentionally" taking cases it knew it would lose in a fraught hearing at the U.S. House of Representatives. Watch the clips here.

Windows Central · Jul 13, 2023

Puerto Rico has been part of the US for 125 years, but its future remains contested

In the 125 years since U.S. troops invaded Puerto Rico on July 25, 1898, during the Spanish-American War, the U.S. government has controlled the island militarily, politically and economically – with no end in sight or, for Puerto Rico, a clear path to statehood.

The Conversation · Jul 13, 2023

Pita loses first PM vote

Pita Limjaroenrat failed on Thursday in his initial bid to become the country’s next prime minister, after he was unable to secure the required endorsement of more than half of the members of parliament.

Bangkok Post · Jul 13, 2023