House Republican lawmakers have denied that the eviction of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former Majority Leader Steny Hoyer from their secret Capitol offices was an act of revenge. Instead, they explain that the eviction was due to the tradition of reserving these private offices for the immediately preceding speaker, which was Pelosi’s decision to occupy when Kevin McCarthy was removed. Representative Garret Graves emphasized that it wasn’t a personal decision, and it followed the protocol that comes with a new speaker. House Freedom Caucus chairman Scott Perry echoed this sentiment, describing it as a flow of business rather…
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DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has exercised his power to waive 26 federal regulations in order to build a border wall in south Texas. These laws include the Clean Air Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act. He justifies this action by stating that there is a “acute and immediate need.” This declaration was made in response to rising illegal migration in Starr County, which is located in the Rio Grande Valley Sector. So far in this fiscal year, there have been over 245,000 interactions between migrants and border patrol agents in Starr County. This action represents…
There is an increase in the number of Republicans who are in favor of former President Donald Trump being considered for the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives. According to Greg Steube, a Republican representative from Florida, Donald Trump would be the best candidate to unite the Republican caucus and forward the “America First” agenda in the House of Representatives. Steube noted that even if other contenders such as Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise are respectable politicians, Trump may have an edge in getting the required votes to achieve the speakership. Other candidates include Jordan and Scalise. A…
The White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, commented on the ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and the potential changes in House leadership. She characterized the situation as “shambolic behavior” from House Republicans and emphasized that it was a situation created by them. She declined to delve deeper into the specifics of House leadership changes, stating that it is for House Republicans to figure out how they will move forward. President Joe Biden also declined to comment on the next House Speaker, stating that it was “above his pay grade.” Jean-Pierre criticized House Republicans for the chaos and infighting…
Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) has announced the “State Border Defense Act,” which aims to provide states with more authority to enforce immigration laws and address border security issues. The legislation would authorize states to deport illegal immigrants encountered by local law enforcement and fund the construction of physical barriers along the US-Mexico border. States would also have the ability to prosecute illegal immigrants for crimes related to crossing the border. Hawley’s proposal comes in response to what he sees as lax enforcement of immigration laws by the Biden administration. He believes that allowing states to take a more active role…
The announcement of House Majority Leader Steve Scalise’s (R-LA) intention to run for Speaker of the House has set the stage for a possible contest between him and House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH) for the office of Speaker of the House. The vote that resulted in the removal of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from his post in the House prompted Scalise to make his choice. Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota), who is the majority whip in the House, has given his support to Steve Scalise’s campaign. While Emmer is fighting for the position of House Majority Leader, Representative…
The New York Post’s editorial board has strongly criticized New York Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman for his fire alarm stunt, describing it as “moronically irresponsible and wrong.” Bowman is being investigated by Capitol Police after pulling a fire alarm in one of the House office buildings during the scramble to avert a government shutdown. While Bowman claimed it was a mistake, the Post’s editorial board expressed skepticism, saying there was no way he could have been confused about the purpose of a fire alarm. The editorial piece also criticized the mainstream media for not giving the incident the attention it…
Laudate Deum, which translates to “Praise God,” is the title of a new encyclical letter that Pope Francis has published. In this letter, he underlines how urgent it is to find a solution to the climate catastrophe. The Pope has warned that the planet is “collapsing and may be nearing the breaking point” as a direct result of global warming. He draws attention to the irrefutable evidence of climate change, such as extraordinary heatwaves, droughts, and extreme weather occurrences. He also discusses the effects of these changes on the ecosystem. In the letter, Pope Francis agrees that the rate of…
A popular voice in progressive circles, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has lately advocated for an increase in taxes on the top 5 percent of earnings in New York. This action has created a discussion on who should be responsible for bearing the higher tax burden as well as what constitutes “rich” status. When people talk about increasing taxes on the affluent, the top 1 percent of income earners are often the ones who get the most attention. However, Ocasio-Cortez and other progressive leaders are now advocating for a larger definition of “rich,” which would embrace the top 5 percent of income…
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) has announced his candidacy for Speaker of the House of Representatives following the ousting of Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the position. Jordan, who currently chairs the House Judiciary Committee, has received support from several Republicans, including Rep. Matt Gaetz, who led the effort to remove McCarthy. Jordan emphasized his ability to unite the Republican conference and promised to focus on delivering real solutions for the country. The House voted 216-210 to remove McCarthy, with eight Republicans joining Democrats in the vote. Rep. Patrick McHenry became the temporary speaker while candidates vie for the gavel.
House Speaker pro-tempore Patrick McHenry, a close associate of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who was removed from his job on Tuesday, was the one who evicted former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi from her private Capitol office. Pelosi was forced out of the room by McHenry. McHenry sent Pelosi an email informing her that the area was being transferred “for speaker office use” and requesting that she evacuate the space. He then gave Pelosi the order to leave her hideout in the Capitol building. Pelosi emerged from her secluded location on Tuesday with the assistance of the staff members working…
Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Republican from Florida, expressed his joy at the historic decision to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. Gaetz said that McCarthy had a paralyzing effect on the conservative agenda, citing McCarthy’s inadequate monitoring and misplaced spending priorities as examples. Gaetz was one of eight Republican members of the House who voted with the Democrats to oust McCarthy from his position as speaker. Rep. Patrick McHenry, who chairs the House Financial Services Committee, will take over as acting Speaker of the House until a permanent replacement is elected. Gaetz has voiced his support for probable…
Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron imposed a limited gag order in former President Donald Trump’s non-jury civil fraud trial after Trump shared the name and image of the judge’s clerk on social media. The order followed Trump’s post on his Truth Social account, in which he mentioned the judge’s principal law clerk, Allison Greenfield, and suggested that she “hates Trump.” Engoron called such posts “untrue and personally identifying” and issued the gag order, warning of serious sanctions for non-compliance. Trump’s trial revolves around allegations that he inflated his net worth by as much as $2 billion to secure better…
Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s decision not to run for Speaker of the House after being voted out of the position marks an unprecedented event in U.S. history. McCarthy made this announcement during a closed GOP meeting, stating that he did not want members to be upset over the situation and that he was placing his trust in God. He explained that he chose not to try to save his speakership by working with House Democrats because he believed it was not in the best interests of House Republicans. McCarthy also expressed disappointment in the eight Republicans who voted with House Democrats,…
The University of Delaware’s Biden Institute has drawn attention due to its connections to the Biden family and its involvement in globalism and leftism. While the University of Pennsylvania’s Biden Center has received more media coverage, both institutes were established on the same day with the goal of advancing these ideologies. The University of Delaware’s Biden Institute had key players who were either Biden family members, individuals with deep ties to China, or both. Hunter Biden played a significant role in the institute, and it was part of a larger strategy to replicate the Clinton Global Initiative without extensive fundraising…
