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 Texas Tribune · Jan 10, 2023
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… The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023
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. Roll Call · Jan 10, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Jan 10, 2023
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... Reason · Jan 10, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Jan 10, 2023
GOP urges ‘damage assessment’ after classified documents found at Biden office - Roll Call Lawmakers want a “damage assessment” from top intelligence officials after classified materials were found. Roll Call · Jan 10, 2023
In first act, GOP-controlled House takes aim at IRS funding - Roll Call The new Republican-controlled House passed a bill to claw back funding for the IRS that was part of Democrats’ reconciliation law last year. Roll Call · Jan 10, 2023
Dr Dre forces ‘hateful’ Marjorie Taylor Greene to stop using Still Dre in promo clip Marjorie Taylor Greene posted the nearly two-minute video on Monday morning to celebrate her role in electing fellow GOP lawmaker Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2023
Democrats ask ethics panel to probe Santos’ financial disclosures - Roll Call Two New York Democrats asked the House Ethics Committee to investigate the personal financial disclosures filed by Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y. Roll Call · Jan 10, 2023
House Republicans in the dark on McCarthy’s shadow document “Do you really want to see how the sausage is made? I’m not sure.” Axios · Jan 10, 2023
Biden risks backlash with 2024 presidential election primary calendar "This is the dumbest game of chicken ever," said one strategist. Axios · Jan 10, 2023
Marjorie Taylor Greene goes mainstream Greene is walking the path laid by the Tea Party, in which today's extremists become tomorrow's new GOP normal Salon · Jan 10, 2023
The Texas Legislative session has begun. Here are 6 things we’re watching. Lawmakers begin work today for their biennial legislative session. They’ll debate over the state budget, school issues, border security and property taxes, among other issues. The Texas Tribune · Jan 10, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Jan 10, 2023 George Skelton: McCarthy's Mar-a-Lago trip was his tipping point. It showed he could be bullied into submission SACRAMENTO, Calif. — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy weakened himself two years ago by calling out then-President Donald Trump for inciting the violent Capitol insurrection, then rushing to his golf resort to beg forgiveness.
Chicago Tribune · Jan 10, 2023 Commentary: GOP insurrectionists mount a new attack on the Capitol by stalling House speaker election Two years after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, some of the same far-right Republican members of Congress who refused to certify the lawful election of President Joe Biden are waging a new attack on democracy by throwing the U.S. House into chaos.
Roll Call · Jan 10, 2023 Progressive Caucus starts year with bigger roster, focus on unity - Roll Call At 103 members, the incoming progressive caucus is the largest in history. Here's how it plans to use its new clout.
Tribune News Service · Jan 10, 2023 Editorial: Fight delivers speaker, hopeful change The concessions demanded of new House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., by the ultra-conservative Freedom Caucus may, as speculated, weaken his position as leader of the chamber. But it also produced some reforms that could actually make Congress more deliberative and responsive.
Axios · Jan 10, 2023 House Republicans pass bill to slash IRS funding in first act of new Congress The bill is unlikely to pass the Democratic-led Senate.
The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023 House GOP kicks off majority with vote to slash IRS funding House Republicans have began their tenure in the majority by passing a bill that would rescind nearly $71 billion that Congress had provided the IRS
Tribune News Service · Jan 10, 2023 No ‘dynamic duo’: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have forged separate roles AUSTIN, Texas — In eight years as arguably the most conservative “Big Two” in Texas history, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have achieved an uneasy peace. The two Republican leaders rarely clash in public and they’ve increasingly avoided conflict by doubling down on the unique — and…
Tribune News Service · Jan 10, 2023 House adopts rules package for the 118th Congress WASHINGTON — The House on Monday adopted its rules package for the 118th Congress, which includes the return of a controversial rule that would allow a single member to force a vote on ousting the speaker.
The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023 Hobbs focuses on border, schools in 1st speech to lawmakers Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has praised President Joe Biden’s weekend trip to the U.S.-Mexico border and his stepped-up efforts to combat illegal immigration
Tribune News Service · Jan 9, 2023 For new GOP House majority, a focus on abortion messaging WASHINGTON — The House GOP majority plans to vote this week on three measures aimed at emphasizing their opposition to abortion, including a rules package that will fast-track consideration of legislation permanently banning federal funding of abortion.
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023 Minnesota elections chief seeks to make voting even easier Minnesota’s chief elections officer is calling on state lawmakers to make it easier for residents to vote while protecting elections officials from threats and intimidation