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Ted Cruz backs defense of Trump’s eligibility in 2024 election

Cruz led an amicus brief defending Donald Trump’s eligibility to run for president. Cruz endorsed Trump this week.

The Texas Tribune

Biden meeting doesn’t change contours of debate over Ukraine, border - Roll Call

President Joe Biden met with House and Senate leaders to press for aid to Ukraine, but GOP pressure for tougher border policies remain.

Roll Call

Texas Republicans at the front of intensifying effort to impeach Mayorkas

Democrats dismiss the ouster effort as a partisan abuse of impeachment.

The Texas Tribune

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U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul dismisses House GOP Israel package as going nowhere

The bill is among the first major legislative packages by House Speaker Mike Johnson and has faced criticism for tying the aid to a cut to the IRS.

The Texas Tribune

House adopts resolution supporting Israel in war against Hamas - Roll Call

Nearly all House lawmakers backed a resolution supporting Israel in its war against Hamas and condemning Iran for support of proxy groups.

Roll Call

Emmer in, out: MAGA cult's death spiral

For Trump loyalists, the possibility of total government collapse is basically a positive

Salon

GOP rep calls speaker race ‘one of the most embarrassing things I’ve seen’

‘It’s embarrassing because it empowers and emboldens our adversaries like Chairman Xi who says ‘you know, democracy doesn’t work’,’ House Foreign Affairs Committee chair says

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Three Texas Republicans stand firm against Jim Jordan in second House speaker vote

Jordan remained 18 votes away from becoming House speaker during a vote Wednesday. Meanwhile, activists in Texas are pressuring Republicans to fall in line behind Jordan’s effort.

The Texas Tribune

Three Texas Republicans help block Jim Jordan from becoming U.S. House speaker in first vote

Reps. Jake Ellzey, Kay Granger and Tony Gonzales joined 17 other House Republicans to block the Ohio Republican from the gavel.

The Texas Tribune

Jordan tries to sway holdouts ahead of high-stakes vote - Roll Call

House GOP support for Jim Jordan of Ohio to be the next speaker climbed on Monday. But he still appeared short of the needed votes.

Roll Call

‘A dangerous game’: Republican chaos and indecision as crises shake the world

Israel and Gaza explode, Ukraine asks for more help and other predicaments demand US attention while Republicans quarrel among themselves

The Guardian - US

Jim Jordan emerges as House speaker nominee but doesn’t have votes to win

Congressman, endorsed by Trump and McCarthy, defeated surprise candidate Austin Scott, who had barely campaigned

The Guardian - US

Race for speaker of the House slides into uncertainty, again

Less than a day after a majority of House Republicans selected Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., as the speaker designate, his support appeared to erode.

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House GOP grasps for answers to speaker vacuum - Roll Call

House Republicans huddled for more than two hours Thursday but walked away without a game plan for electing a new speaker.

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The Independent UK

Israel was warned three days before Hamas attack, US congressman says

‘I don’t want to get too much into classified, but a warning was given,’ says McCaul

The Guardian - UK

Egypt warned Israel of Hamas attack days earlier, senior US politician says

Head of US foreign affairs committee says warning was given, but it is unclear ‘at what level’, supporting claims reported from Egyptian sources

Roll Call

Lawmakers eager for Israel action hamstrung by House speaker impasse - Roll Call

The House is eager to show support for Israel following Hamas terrorist attacks. Without a speaker, there’s little action the House can take.

The Guardian - US

Republicans nominate Steve Scalise to replace McCarthy as House speaker

Scalise defeats Jim Jordan by 113 votes to 99 but falls short of threshold needed to be elected speaker on House floor

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U.S. House speaker fight is jeopardizing Israeli aid, Texas Rep. Michael McCaul says

Foreign Affairs Chair Michael McCaul said the attack on Israel by Hamas has increased the urgency to select a House speaker.

Roll Call

Biden, Congress mull supplemental funding for Israel - Roll Call

A possible Israel aid package could run up against debates over aid for Ukraine, with Congress divided over giving more assistance to Kyiv.

Roll Call

Speaker race enters critical week with new urgency, no clear outcome - Roll Call

A divided House Republican Conference returned to the Capitol on Monday night amid urgency to fill its leadership vacuum.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. House speaker hopefuls seek Texas GOP’s blessing

Texas has by far the largest Republican delegation in the House, and gaining their support would be a major boost for any candidate as the conference meets to pick new leaders next week.

The Independent UK

Biden pledges more support for Ukraine’s defence as he announces new arms package

Zelensky is meeting with the US president after a trip to Capitol Hill

The Independent UK

Zelensky visits Capitol Hill amid Republican infighting over Ukraine support

Zelensky’s visit comes as House Republicans attempt to pass a government funding bill that withholds further aid to Ukraine

Roll Call

Lawmakers welcome Zelenskyy but don't have path to Ukraine aid - Roll Call

Majorities in both chambers appear to support more aid to Ukraine, but there's still no obvious legislative path to achieving it.

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