Trump says ‘I’m not a dictator’ but top figures warn of authoritarian takeover Liz Cheney leads condemnation of former president, who has increasingly talked about using the state to tighten his grip The Guardian - US · Dec 7, 2023
Republicans unveil impeachment measures as Biden denies any wrongdoing - Roll Call House GOP leaders released an impeachment resolution, with a floor vote possible next week to formalize their probe into President Biden. Roll Call · Dec 7, 2023
Biden willing to 'compromise' on US border policy as Senate Republicans block Ukraine aid As Senate Republicans blocked the advance of tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance for Ukraine Wednesday, President Joe Biden berated their tactics as “stunning" and dangerous. Yet he also signaled an openness to what GOP lawmakers ultimately want: border policy changes. France 24 · Dec 7, 2023
Republicans block Ukraine funding over US-Mexico border despite Biden pleas The Kremlin has celebrated the gridlock, saying it hopes US lawmakers will keep axing Biden’s aid plan. Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2023
Republicans know January 6 is a political loser. So they’re trying to rewrite history Republican attempts to rewrite history will not go the way they expect, Eric Garcia writes The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023
Watch: David Cameron meets House Speaker Mike Johnson in first US visit as foreign secretary Watch as David Cameron meets with US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday, 6 December as part of his first visit to the US since becoming foreign secretary. The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023
Framework appropriations deal elusive as session winds down - Roll Call Speaker Mike Johnson is taking a hard line in talks over final spending levels for fiscal 2024, imperiling odds of a deal in the next week. Roll Call · Dec 6, 2023
Kimmel on Liz Cheney: ‘Usually the only women who hate Trump this much were married to him‘ Late-night hosts discuss House Republicans’ effort to minimize the January 6 insurrection and George Santos on Cameo The Guardian - US · Dec 6, 2023
Hunter Biden still pushing for public testimony as House subpoena deadline looms The missive from Hunter Biden’s attorney comes as House Speaker Mike Johnson prepares to seek a vote on whether to formally authorise an impeachment inquiry into President Biden The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023
Republicans to blur faces in January 6 footage as ‘we don’t want them charged’ Speaker Mike Johnson to release Capitol riot video but his office later acknowledges that justice department already has footage The Guardian - US · Dec 6, 2023
How Democrats of faith see devout Speaker Mike Johnson Johnson knows his scripture as well as them, but religious Democrats see differences between them and him both theological and constitutional. Roll Call · Dec 6, 2023
McCarthy quitting Congress, says he’ll serve country ‘in new ways’ - Roll Call Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he will give up his seat in the House representing California at the end of the year. Roll Call · Dec 6, 2023
Speaker Mike Johnson’s Honeymoon is Over: The Kiplinger Letter House Republicans remain divided on key initiatives. Kiplinger · Dec 5, 2023
Johnson vows to protect rioters from DOJ “What a joke for the party of ‘law and order,’” national security attorney says Salon · Dec 5, 2023
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023 Mike Johnson admits to protecting Jan 6 rioters from charges ‘We don’t want them to be retaliated against and to be charged by the DOJ’
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023 Liz Cheney warns in new book, interview that the nation faces danger if Trump returns to White House Cheney said in a Sun-Times interview: “I haven’t made a decision yet about whether I will run (for president). But it’s a decision I’ll make over the next couple of months.”
WEKU · Dec 5, 2023 As federal debt grows, a bipartisan push for another commission to address it Michigan Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich.,, and California Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., say looming benefit cuts and mounting interest payments squeezing federal investments underline need for their plan.
Roll Call · Dec 5, 2023 These LGBTQ+ families have a message for the Midwest: ‘We Live Here’ - Roll Call Love is both “courageous” and “messy” in the new Hulu documentary directed by Melinda Maerker and co-produced by David Miller.
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023 White House warns US is running out of money for Ukraine war The White House budget director says the US is running ‘out of money’ to support Ukraine’s defence
Roll Call · Dec 5, 2023 Topline appropriations talks at a standstill - Roll Call Negotiations among congressional leaders over spending limits for fiscal 2024 appropriations are moving at a glacial pace.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 650 White House says it is running out of money to fund weapons for Ukraine; Hungarian PM demands EU leaders avoid decision on Ukrainian membership talks
WEKU · Dec 4, 2023 House Republicans prepare for official vote to authorize impeachment inquiry House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and House Oversight Chairman James Comer argue President Biden and his family members engaged in influence peddling.
The Guardian - US · Dec 4, 2023 US ‘out of money’ for Ukraine: six things to know about the aid standoff White House urges Congress to approve extra funding for war against Russia – but hard-right wing of the party is holding out
International Business Times · Dec 4, 2023 White House Warns Aid Rupture Will 'Kneecap' Ukraine The White House issued a stark warning Monday that US aid for Ukraine will run out by the end of the year, saying that if Congress fails to agree funding, it will "kneecap" Kyiv's fight against the Russian invasion.
The Guardian - US · Dec 4, 2023 White House condemns protest targeting Philadelphia Jewish restaurant as ‘completely unjustifiable’ – as it happened Biden statement says protest was antisemitic and showed ‘cruel and senseless double standard’