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Expect the Republican House to be just like the speaker debacle: pure chaos

Legislatively, the Republican party seems primed to play the role of hostage-taker rather than lawmaker

The Guardian - US

As Donald Trump mounts his 2024 presidential bid, his support among Texas officials is waning

About two months into his comeback bid, few prominent Texas Republicans have endorsed Trump — and some are showing more willingness to cross him publicly.

The Texas Tribune

As the share of white Texans continues to shrink, the Legislature remains mostly white and male

In the 2023 legislative session that convened Tuesday, 70% of lawmakers are men. More than half of the Senate and House members are white, and nearly half are white men.

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Commentary: House Republicans’ first order of business? Balloon the $31 trillion national debt

Republicans have long claimed they are dedicated deficit hawks, blaming Democrats for growing deficits and debt. But two votes they cast after electing Kevin McCarthy as House speaker prove that Republicans are charlatans when it comes to deficit reduction.

Los Angeles Times

Jonathan Bernstein: The concession McCarthy shouldn’t have made

Rep. Kevin McCarthy made many concessions in his bid to become speaker of the House. But his offer to allow the hard-line House Freedom Caucus to select three of the nine Republicans on the powerful House Committee on Rules stands out for its ability to diminish the influence of the…

Tribune News Service

Carl P. Leubsdorf: What's needed to truly solve the immigration problem

A day after President Joe Biden’s much-publicized, long-delayed visit to the U.S. Mexican border, a bipartisan Senate group made a less publicized visit that could ultimately have greater impact on easing the toxic immigration problem.

Tribune News Service

Right-wingers filed 90+ anti-voter suits

"The GOP establishment is becoming more litigious than ever," report says

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House finds bipartisan agreement on a China-focused committee - Roll Call

Republicans and Democrats were in bipartisan agreement Tuesday about establishing a special House committee that would focus on China.

Roll Call

Biden 'surprised' to learn classified government records found at old office

President Joe Biden said Tuesday he was surprised when informed that government records were found by his attorneys at his former office space in Washington. He was asked about the issue after the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee requested that the US intelligence conduct a “damage assessment” of…

France 24

Inside Republicans' escalating war with the feds

A new committee to investigate federal abuses reflects years of public grievances.

Axios

Michigan Democrats plan 'rapid' move on presidential primary, might need GOP help

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Democrats plan to quickly advance a proposal in the coming weeks to shift the state's 2024 presidential primary earlier, but they might need votes of support from Republican lawmakers who could use the opportunity for leverage.

Tribune News Service

NJ governor rebuffs Republican critique over being 'woke'

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy invited a national political spotlight in his state of the state address, taking implicit aim at GOP rivals who criticize blue states for being “woke” while also calling for “responsible” government

The Independent UK

House GOP stops short of specific spending-cut demands for debt limit

WASHINGTON — House Republicans are refraining from making specific demands for federal spending cuts in exchange for raising the debt ceiling, offering a hint of flexibility that could allow Congress to avert risking a US payment default later this year.

Tribune News Service

GOP urges ‘damage assessment’ after classified documents found at Biden office

WASHINGTON — Republicans are escalating their calls for swift federal action after the Justice Department announced that classified documents were found at the University of Pennsylvania office of President Joe Biden, arguing he should receive the same treatment as Donald Trump.

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US House Republicans get to work, but Democrats raise concerns

The lower chamber of US Congress has approved a new rules package that includes concessions to far-right lawmakers.

The Independent UK

House Republicans to launch investigations into FBI, China

House Republicans are moving to swiftly establish the marquee investigations of their new majority, voting to create panels focused on China and what they assert is rampant abuse of power in the federal government

The Independent UK

Republicans who stayed silent on Trump taking classified documents from White House now slam Biden

GOP turns its fire on Biden while their own past statements show a change of heart

Tribune News Service

House Democrats ask ethics panel to probe Santos’ financial disclosures

WASHINGTON — Two New York Democratic House members filed a complaint Tuesday with the House Ethics panel against fellow Empire State Rep. George Santos, a Republican who has found himself mired in scandal since winning his seat in November.

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Texas Republican moves to impeach Homeland Security chief - Roll Call

A House Republican from Texas filed articles of impeachment Monday against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans tapped to chair four committees in new GOP-led U.S. House

The Texans are poised to chair some of the most important committees, including the appropriations and budget panels.

The Independent UK

GOP requests intelligence 'damage assessment' of Biden docs

The top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee has requested that the U_S_ intelligence community conduct a “damage assessment” of potentially classified documents found in the Washington office space of President Joe Biden’s former institute, Rep_ Mike Turner sent the request Tuesday to Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, saying…

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House GOP sets up panel to probe government 'weaponization' - Roll Call

House Republicans established a select subcommittee to investigate the “weaponization” of the federal government Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Progressive Caucus starts year with bigger roster, focus on unity

WASHINGTON — Ideological infighting and internal battles have long been a part of politics. But this year, while some conservative Republicans staged a revolt against the leader of their party until their demands were met, progressive Democrats in the House are pitching unity.

Reason

House Republicans To Probe White House Pressure on Social Media Companies

Plus: House votes to rescind IRS funding, the FDA is putting unnecessary strings on pharmacies filling abortion pill prescriptions, and more...

Tribune News Service

In first act, GOP-controlled House takes aim at IRS funding

WASHINGTON — The new Republican-controlled House passed a bill to claw back $71.5 billion in funding for the IRS that was part of Democrats’ climate, tax and health care reconciliation law last year.

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