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Government shutdown threat shows GOP extremists have no interest in governing

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is unwilling to stand up to extremists in his caucus and risk losing his position, which he has thus far squandered by pandering to conspiracy theorists and cynical opportunists.

Chicago Sun-Times

Senate finds breakthrough on funding as government shutdown looms

Stopgap deal reached Tuesday is a big step forward, but hard-right House Republicans show little sign of relenting on budget

The Guardian - US

What does a US shutdown mean? Seven things you should know

Funding for federal agencies will run out on 30 September, a crisis fueled by ideological divisions among House Republicans

The Guardian - US

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US officials warn of shutdown effects as House prepares to vote on govt funding bills

With a possible US government shutdown just five days away, the House of Representatives is set to try to advance steep spending cuts even if the bills are likely to be rejected by the Democrat-controlled Senate. If Congress fails to provide funding for the fiscal year starting October 1, services…

France 24

‘It’s a liability’: New York Republicans face pressure – but will they lose 2024?

The south-eastern part of New York state plumped for Republican candidates, but the Biden impeachment inquiry could add to backlash

The Guardian - US

Conservative Tennessee Republican praises Pelosi’s tenure as House speaker — and has ‘doubts’ on McCarthy

‘I have my doubts right now because I’m saying we need leadership,’ Tim Burchett says as a shutdown looms

The Independent UK

How the far-right arm of the Republican party is sending US hurtling towards a government shutdown

A split among House Republicans could lead to a shutdown and the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Eric Garcia and Andrew Feinberg report

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McCarthy left behind by "clown show"

One big question remains, however: Who else can get the votes if McCarthy can't?

Salon

Bernie Sanders-backed group to support Barbara Lee in California Senate primary

Left rallies around Lee as three House Democrats battle to replace aging Feinstein

The Independent UK

House Republicans cancel vote on short-term funding measure amid infighting – as it happened

Kevin McCarthy fights rightwing of Republican party over spending deal; House oversight committee aims for first hearing next Thursday, report says

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump Should be on the Ballot and Should Lose

In a prior blog post, I argued that Donald Trump should be kept off the ballot for the 2024 presidential election because of the Insurrection Clause of Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment. I have now changed my mind and have concluded that since Trump was not "an officer of…

Reason

Impeachment case against Biden: Republicans announce inquiry into US president

In the US, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says the House of Representatives will open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. That's a long-shot effort to remove the Democrat from office after two impeachments of former Republican president Donald Trump. The focus is on Biden's youngest son, Hunter, and…

France 24

Mitt Romney says he will not seek re-election as US senator – as it happened

Vocal Trump critic announces he is stepping down at the end of his term; Trump waives right to speedy trial in Georgia election subversion case

The Guardian - US

New Light on the ERA?

A long history of amending resolutions with legal effect.

Reason

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Republicans call for impeachment inquiry into Biden -- a process the founders intended to deter abuse of power as well as remove from office

Yielding to pressure from hard-line members of the GOP House caucus, on Sept. 12, 2023, U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy directed the top Republicans in Congress to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The Republicans allege that the president committed financial wrongdoing with foreign businesses.

The Independent UK

McCarthy endorses impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden

‘These are allegations of abuse of power, obstruction and corruption,’ House speaker claims

The Guardian - AU

Karen Andrews says male MP used to ‘breathe on the back of my neck’ in parliament

Minister in former Coalition government alleges colleague also subjected her to ‘thrusting’ innuendo during question time

The Guardian - US

Nancy Pelosi announces 2024 House re-election bid

Democrat, 83, has represented San Francisco since 1987 and served as House speaker twice

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The Independent UK

Pelosi says she'll run for reelection in 2024 as Democrats try to win back House majority

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will run for reelection to another term in Congress in 2024

The Independent UK

Nancy Pelosi announces she will run for re-election in 2024 aged 84

The former speaker and longtime Democratic congresswoman will seek another term after much speculation

The Independent UK

A look at the 20 articles of impeachment against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces an impeachment trial in the state Senate on articles overwhelmingly approved by the House of Representatives

Reason

If You Need Pain Pills, Politicians Want To Monitor Your Body Chemistry

Our political leaders envision a future in which high-tech implants snitch about our use of painkillers.

The Conversation

Modern prime ministers have typically left parliament soon after defeat. So why doesn't Scott Morrison?

With each passing month, Scott Morrison is developing into a post-prime-ministership peculiarity. Well over a year since voters cast him from power, he remains limpet-like in the House of Representatives, defying speculation that he is ready to quit parliament and trigger a byelection in his New South Wales seat of…

Reason

Texas S. Ct. Refuses to Block "Gag Order" on Senators Judging Impeachment of Attorney General Paxton

One Justice dissents, with a detailed opinion.

Evening Standard

From Mitch McConnell to Joe Biden: are US politicians older than in the UK?

Are US politicians so much older? Should there be an upper-age limit in the UK?

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