Democrat Life Raft? Plus: Time to ax NPR's funding, African migrants get mad at New York City, Gavin Newsom gets smart, and more... Reason · Apr 17, 2024
Johnson's gambit could blow GOP's chance Right-wing backlash in the House threatens Speaker Johnson's job — but blowback in the Senate could risk GOP seats Salon · Apr 17, 2024
US House Leader Faces Backlash Over Ukraine, Israel Aid Proposal The fate of US aid to Ukraine hung in the balance Tuesday as House Speaker Mike Johnson faced potential revolt from within his Republican party over his complex plan to renew the long-delayed funding along with fresh assistance for Israel. International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024
Massie's Move To Fire Speaker Mike Johnson Is About More Than Ukraine Spending It's a test of the unofficial coalition that's effectively ruling the House right now. Reason · Apr 16, 2024
Mike Johnson may be ousted over Ukraine Far-right Republicans are unhappy with the speaker after he proposed holding a vote on military aid for Ukraine Salon · Apr 16, 2024
Johnson's leadership is under threat in the House over foreign aid bills Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie said he would vote to oust Mike Johnson as House speaker if it came to the floor. He told Johnson in a closed-door meeting that he should resign. WEKU · Apr 16, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Threats To Speakership House Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges over foreign aid legislation, risking his speakership amidst growing tensions within the Republican Party. Top News · Apr 16, 2024
Second House Republican joins far-right effort to oust Mike Johnson Congressman Thomas Massie says he would co-sponsor motion to vacate resolution introduced by Marjorie Taylor Greene The Guardian - US · Apr 16, 2024
Rep. Massie Threatens To Oust Speaker Johnson Over Foreign Aid Rep. Thomas Massie threatens to oust Speaker Mike Johnson over foreign aid plan, sparking controversy within the party. Top News · Apr 16, 2024
Lifeline for foreign aid package, speaker’s job up to Democrats - Roll Call Moving aid to Israel and Ukraine separately and then sending a single bill sent to the Senate fueled anger toward Speaker Mike Johnson. Roll Call · Apr 16, 2024
House trips up again in spy authority reauthorization push - Roll Call The House stumbled for a third time to get a floor vote on legislation that would reauthorize a powerful surveillance authority. Roll Call · Apr 10, 2024
Schumer signals slower pace on TikTok measure in the Senate - Roll Call Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer offered no timetable for a vote on a measure to force the divestiture of TikTok. Roll Call · Mar 14, 2024
House easily overcomes objections to pass TikTok bill - Roll Call The House voted to pass legislation that would force TikTok's owner to divest the company or lose access to more than 170 million U.S. users. Roll Call · Mar 13, 2024
Julian Assange's Brother Will Attend the State of the Union Address as Rep. Thomas Massie's Guest As Joe Biden gives his speech, the audience will include this reminder of the journalist he’s trying to jail. Reason · Mar 7, 2024
Roll Call · Mar 6, 2024 On the SOTU guest list: immigration, IVF and abortion - Roll Call Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are making the most of the State of the Union attendee list to get their point across.
Reason · Mar 3, 2024 Thomas Massie Is Railing Against the 'Virtue Signal Vote' "I have a history of being the only vote that was a 'no,'" the Kentucky Republican tells Reason.
Roll Call · Feb 1, 2024 'SALT' bill on shaky ground after getting over Rules hump - Roll Call Republican-backed legislation to temporarily boost the cap on state and local tax deductions cleared a key hurdle on Thursday.
The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024 GOP lawmaker called out for ‘misogynistic’ interview with female CNN host Rep Thomas Massie appeared to mock CNN’s Kate Bolduan and question her intelligence
WEKU · Jan 11, 2024 Ron DeSantis wanted to be like Trump. Now he's trying to prove he's not to win Iowa The Florida governor molded himself in Trump's image as he rose in national prominence. Now he has the hard task of being just Trump enough without being Trump himself.
Al Jazeera · Dec 27, 2023 Donald Trump stumbled in 2022. How is he leading the 2024 race? Criminal charges, weak rivals and renewed energy have helped the former US president recover from political setbacks.
Reason · Dec 14, 2023 Thomas Massie: Why Not Vote 'No'? Congressman Thomas Massie discusses his "no" votes on foreign aid, COVID-19 relief, and labeling anti-Zionism antisemitism on episode two of Just Asking Questions.
Roll Call · Dec 11, 2023 House hesitates over votes on spy authority renewal bills - Roll Call A plan to vote on two competing House bills that would reauthorize a powerful surveillance authority ran into trouble Monday evening.
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2023 Kevin McCarthy’s exit shows that Congress is now the House of Maga Kevin McCarthy’s exit is a cautionary tale about accommodating the most extremist factions of the GOP, Eric Garcia writes
Salon · Dec 6, 2023 Jewish Dem slams GOP Israel resolution More than 100 Democrats declined to support the GOP resolution
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023 House approves resolution that declares ‘anti-Zionism is antisemitism’ Democratic congressman Jerry Nadler condemns Republican attempts to ‘weaponise Jewish lives for political gains’