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McCarthy juggles government shutdown and Biden impeachment inquiry as House returns to messy fall

Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a political standoff when the House resumes this week

The Independent UK

Kevin McCarthy faces battle with hard-right Republicans as shutdown looms

Far-right wing insists it will not back speaker to avert government shutdown without concessions like Biden impeachment

The Guardian - US

Is a Government Shutdown Better Than More Reckless Borrowing?

Short-term solutions and governing from crisis to crisis isn't working.

Reason

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Ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro found guilty of contempt of Congress – as it happened

Former White House official ignored subpoena from January 6 panel

The Guardian - US

White House set for Hunter Biden battle as Republicans look to pounce

Republicans energized after special counsel seeks indictment of president’s son by end of September on gun possession charge

The Guardian - US

John Fetterman dares Republicans to follow through with Biden impeachment threats: ‘Trump has a mugshot’

The GOP is currently split over whether to launch an impeachment against the president

The Independent UK

Japan's Kishida says China seafood ban contrasts with wide support for Fukushima water release

Japan’s prime minister says China’s blanket ban on Japanese seafood in reaction to the release of treated radioactive water from a tsunami-ravaged nuclear power plant contrasts starkly with broad understanding shown by many other members of the international community

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Democratic senator ‘dares’ Republicans to impeach Biden: ‘You’re going to lose’

Pennsylvania’s John Fetterman says any attempt to impeach president would end up hurting the Republican party

The Guardian - US

Up First briefing: Senate returns; Ken Paxton trial; Turkey archeological finds

The Senate returns after a monthlong recess. Texas' suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial begins today. Archaeologists in Turkey find massive structures below a Roman-era castle.

WEKU

Senate returns and faces deadline to avoid shutdown and questions about McConnell

Congress faces a tight deadline to pass a short term spending bill and avoid a shutdown. Also Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell faces questions about his health following a second public episode.

WEKU

Congress returns to try to stave off a government shutdown while GOP weighs impeachment inquiry

Congress is returning to Capitol Hill to try to avert a government shutdown, while House Republicans also consider whether to press forward on an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden

The Independent UK

Jeffries Backs Ilhan Omar For Re-election

It is customary for the leaders of both parties to endorse all their incumbent co-partisans

Zenger

Media, defendants to get access to Capitol video from Jan. 6 attack

The House set rules for seeing surveillance footage from the Capitol from before and during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack by Trump supporters.

Roll Call

White House condemns Marjorie Taylor Greene threat to shut down government

Georgia Republican demands Biden impeachment inquiry as government funding due to run out on 30 September

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Salon

Republicans demand ransom to free Trump

A government shutdown over something that will make no difference is a perfect illustration of the Republican Party

The Independent UK

A House impeachment inquiry of President Biden is a 'natural step forward,' Speaker McCarthy says

Speaker Kevin McCarthy is suggesting that an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden is becoming more likely

WEKU

The Freedom Caucus' shutdown threat recalls tactics of past House rebels

The hardline Republicans want to shift the focus of Congress to their own agenda of opposing, investigating and even impeaching the president or members of his administration.

The Independent UK

Marjorie Taylor Greene is taunted by fellow Trump fanatic at arrest rally

Georgia Congresswoman squares off with far-right provocateur Laura Loomer at jail gates

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Ballotpedia

California voters to decide 11th parcel tax ballot measure this year, 961st since 2008

Welcome to the Thursday, August 24, 2023, Brew.

Roll Call

Senate mulls going first on stopgap, supplemental funds package - Roll Call

Senators are quietly discussing the possibility of moving first on a stopgap spending and supplemental appropriations combo package.

Salon

Freedom Caucus threatens gov't shutdown

Right-wingers accused of trying to "tank the economy" ahead of 2024 election

Ballotpedia

New federal SNAP work requirements take effect September 1

Starting September 1, 2023, new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules go into effect requiring some older Americans to work to qualify for food assistance, while also exempting other groups from working.

The Independent UK

Group of House conservatives unveil demands to support spending bill and avoid shutdown

House conservatives in a group known as the Freedom Caucus have unveiled a list of demands they want included in a stopgap spending measure to keep the federal government running after the end of September

Roll Call

House GOP hard-liners lay out stopgap funding demands - Roll Call

The House Freedom Caucus will oppose the stopgap funding measure unless it includes conservatives' policy priorities.

Chicago Sun-Times

A former fundraiser for Rep. George Santos has been charged with wire fraud and identity theft

Sam Miele, 27, pleaded not guilty to charges he impersonated a high-ranking congressional official while soliciting campaign funds for the New York Republican.

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