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A year in congressional chaos: The craziest moments from 2023

From falsely activated fire alarms to lunging lawmakers and criminal indictments, here are the moments that defined 2023 in Congress. Ariana Baio reports

The Independent UK

Trump claims Constitution gives him immunity − here's why judges and the Supreme Court may not agree

Former President Donald Trump has claimed he is immune from prosecution – specifically on the federal charges that he tried to subvert the results of the 2020 presidential election. He says that his actions in connection with the 2020 election were part of his official duties, and he also argues…

The Conversation

George Santos says he'll be back — and other takeaways from his Ziwe interview

The former congressman, accused of lying and committing financial crimes, sat down with a comedian known for baiting controversial figures into embarrassing admissions. Here's how it went.

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The House of Representatives Needs to Open An Impeachment Inquiry Into President Joe Biden

Bribery is a High Crime and Misdemeanor

Reason

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

Kevin McCarthy to retire weeks after being ousted as House speaker

‘I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways,’ McCarthy writes as he announces retirement after removal from speakership

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Liz Cheney, focused on stopping Trump, hasn't ruled out 3rd-party presidential run

The former representative says a second Trump presidency would be an "existential threat" to democracy: "There's simply no defense, no excuse for putting that power back in the hands of Donald Trump."

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HBO to Produce Film on George Santos Following Expulsion From Congress

HBO is working on a film about disgraced former Representative George Santos based on the book The Fabulist

Latin Times

Biden filmed laughing at video of a shouting Lauren Boebert: ‘Massive failure’

The president was shown a clip of the Colorado congresswoman in the House of Representatives in which she ranted about the Inflation Reduction Act

The Independent UK

'The Labor family is broken-hearted': Albanese pays tribute to Peta Murphy, dead at 50

The Labor member for the Victorian seat of Dunkley, Peta Murphy, has died aged 50 after a long struggle with cancer.

The Conversation

105 Republicans vote to expel disgraced George Santos from Congress

The expulsion of the New York Republican gives Democrats a chance to pick up a seat

The Independent UK

George Santos brands GOP lawmaker a ‘woman beater’

The 35-year-old called out ‘hypocrisy’ from Ohio Representative Max Miller on Thursday, who had branded him a ‘crook’

The Independent UK

George Santos Expelled from U.S. House of Representatives: What's Next for Him?

New York Representative George Santos was expelled from the House of Representatives, after a House Ethics Committee found he violated campaign finance laws

Latin Times

New York Republican George Santos expelled from Congress

The freshman New York Republican is facing nearly two dozen federal charges related to alleged financial misdeeds, many of which have been corroborated in a report compiled by House lawmakers.

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House debates resolution to expel Republican George Santos – as it happened

New York congressman criticizes ethics committee and denies charges against him

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Bans on Nazi symbols and salute pass lower house

New laws banning public displays of Nazi symbols have passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support.

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For 20 years, this AIDS relief plan enjoyed broad US support. What changed?

Credited with saving 25 million lives, the AIDS programme PEPFAR now faces an uncertain future in a divided US Congress.

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Credit card gambling ban passes lower house

Gambling reform measures to ban the use of credit cards to place wagers have been passed by the House of Representatives.

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‘I will not be silenced’: Rashida Tlaib won’t stop fighting for Palestinian rights

The first Palestinian American woman in Congress was formally rebuked this week, but allies say she’ll keep speaking up for peace and justice

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Why are US Republicans pushing for aid to Israel but not Ukraine?

Experts say a fractured Republican Party is increasingly turning away from Ukraine in favour of support for Israel.

The Independent UK

Nancy Pelosi subpoenaed to testify over hammer attack on her husband

David DePape’s trial is set to begin this month

The Independent UK

Scandal-dogged George Santos escapes GOP bid to have him expelled from House

The resolution needed a two-thirds majority to succeed, but fell well short

Reason

Don't Believe Janet Yellen's Shoddy Wartime 'Girl Math'

Plus: President Joe Biden’s weird economy and Rep. Mike Johnson as the unlikely new speaker of the House of Representatives.

The Conversation

View from The Hill: is the political system letting down the Australian public?

This is the text of the House of Representatives Speaker’s Lecture, delivered at Parliament House on Monday, October 30

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Mike Johnson: Who is the new Republican speaker of the US House?

Mike Johnson has become the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives

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