Second House Republican joins far-right effort to oust Mike Johnson Congressman Thomas Massie says he would co-sponsor motion to vacate resolution introduced by Marjorie Taylor Greene The Guardian - US · Apr 16, 2024
Rep. Massie Threatens To Oust Speaker Johnson Over Foreign Aid Rep. Thomas Massie threatens to oust Speaker Mike Johnson over foreign aid plan, sparking controversy within the party. Top News · Apr 16, 2024
War: An Opportunity for Spending? Plus: How matzo gets made, TikTok employees reporting to Beijing-based ByteDance, espionage concerns in Germany, and more... Reason · Apr 16, 2024
Republican Hardliners Angry At Speaker Johnson's Foreign Aid Plan Republican hardliners challenge Speaker Johnson's foreign aid strategy, potentially requiring Democratic support. Top News · Apr 16, 2024
Lifeline for foreign aid package, speaker’s job up to Democrats - Roll Call Moving aid to Israel and Ukraine separately and then sending a single bill sent to the Senate fueled anger toward Speaker Mike Johnson. Roll Call · 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
Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy signs new mobilisation law in effort to boost Ukraine’s exhausted forces – as it happened Kyiv brings in higher payments for volunteers and new punishments for draft dodgers The Guardian - UK · 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
Israel Pledges Response To Iran Strikes As Allies Push Restraint During six months of war between Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hamas in Gaza, Iran's proxies around the region have stepped up attacks on Israel and its allies, saying they are acting in support of Palestinians in Gaza. International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: attacks on nuclear plant are Russian ‘false flag’, Kyiv tells UN security council Zaporizhzhia ‘getting dangerously close to a nuclear accident’ says IAEA chief, as Russians and Ukrainians trade accusations. What we know on day 783 The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2024
US, EU working to expand Iran sanctions after Israel attack Brussels was starting work on expanding sanctions against Iran after Tehran's attack on Israel, said EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Tuesday. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen also warned of further sanctions targeting Iran following its unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend, saying she expects Washington will take… France 24 · Apr 16, 2024
Speaker Johnson Urges Unwavering Support For Israel Amid Iran Tensions Speaker Mike Johnson emphasizes US support for Israel, criticizes Biden's stance on Israel and Iran, and proposes funding for key allies. Top News · Apr 16, 2024
The House plans to hold separate votes on aid for Israel and Ukraine after delays Aid for Israel became more urgent after the weekend's attack, House Speaker Mike Johnson said. After months of delays, he is also putting forward a bill that provide additional aid to Ukraine. WEKU · Apr 16, 2024
International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024 US House To Vote On Long-delayed Ukraine, Israel Aid US House Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday that his Republican-controlled chamber would vote this week on separate aid bills for Ukraine and Israel, after stalling for months over pressure from his party's right-wing.
Axios · Apr 16, 2024 Enraged Democrats mull bailout for Mike Johnson's foreign aid package "It just speaks to the recklessness and cluelessness of this Republican majority."
Top News · Apr 16, 2024 House Republicans Unveil Plan To Move Foreign Aid Bills Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to advance foreign aid legislation in the House amidst global conflicts and internal GOP divisions.
The Guardian - US · Apr 16, 2024 Mike Johnson unveils complex plan for Israel and Ukraine aid as pressure rises Speaker rejects pressure to approve package sent over by Senate, leaving its path to passage deeply uncertain
International Business Times · Apr 15, 2024 Biden Renews Ukraine Aid Plea As Czech PM Visits US President Joe Biden made a fresh plea to Congress to pass aid for Ukraine during a visit by the Czech prime minister Monday, as a fight brews about whether it should be linked to funds for Israel.
Roll Call · Apr 15, 2024 Piecemeal supplemental spending plan emerges in House - Roll Call Speaker Mike Johnson said he hoped to release legislative text on the four measures early Tuesday with votes tentatively planned for Friday.
Top News · Apr 15, 2024 House GOP Leaders To Discuss Aid For Israel And Ukraine House Republican leaders are discussing aid for Israel and Ukraine in response to recent attacks and ongoing conflicts. House Speaker Mike Johnson is consi...
Al Jazeera · Apr 15, 2024 US legislators renew push for additional aid to Israel after Iran attack Despite concerns over Israeli abuses in Gaza, US lawmakers are calling for approval of $14bn in assistance to Israel.
Top News · Apr 15, 2024 House Republicans Push Pro-Israel Bills Amid Iran Tensions House Republicans introduce bills supporting Israel amid debates over aid to Israel and Ukraine. Speaker Johnson faces challenges amidst discussions on Ira...
Reason · Apr 15, 2024 Donald Trump's Cowardice Over Warrantless Spying "I told everybody, 'Do what you want,'" Trump said on Friday night, as he let the deep state win again.
Roll Call · Apr 15, 2024 Rep. Tom Cole seeks to limit earmark-driven political headaches - Roll Call After GOP opposition to LGBTQ- and abortion-related projects, the new House Appropriations chairman wants to limit “political” requests.