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Steve Scalise was nominated for the Speaker of the House
The US House of Representatives will vote on the new Speaker of the House on Friday, according to reports. Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who is expected to be elected as the Speaker, has already said he’s ready to work with his Democratic counterpart Nancy Pelosi. Last month, former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted by House…
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The race for Speaker of the House is once more uncertain
US House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who won the race for the Speakership, said, “I am looking forward to having a second chance.” He added, “I will do everything I can to ensure that the House has a new speaker who is going to lead it in the right direction.” Scalise’s rival Jim Jordan had…
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The House delayed a vote on the Speaker after the G.O.P. nomination
US Representative Jim Jordan, who is running for the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, said, “I’m humbled and grateful to be nominated by my colleagues to serve as Speaker of the House.” He added, “I look forward to serving with you in the years to come.” Jordan was nominated on Wednesday by the…
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The families of hostages taken by Hamas are in need of a miracle
Hamas saw an opportunity as conditions in Gaza worsened for Palestinians and also in the West Bank as well, said Shibley Telhami, Anwar Sadat professor for peace and development at the University of Maryland. Hamas also saw the “perfect political opportunity” to neutralise the influence of the Palestinian Authority in West Bank, led by Mahmoud…
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South Carolina’s case may add to the number of Democrats in the House
The US Supreme Court is set to hear a case over the new congressional district map in South Carolina. The court will determine whether the state’s map, which was redrawn in 2016 by the Republican-led legislature, is racial or partisan. South Carolina maintains its map wasn’t racial, but it was partisan. Both sides have requested…
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The path for Israel aid is uncertain because of the house disarray
Several House Republicans have said that they don’t want the US to provide military aid to Ukraine amid the crisis there. “We’re not ready to provide assistance,” House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy said. McCarthy was removed as the Speaker of the House last week after he was ousted by a group of radical right-leaning Republicans…
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The path for Israel aid is uncertain after the house dissolution
The US House of Representatives on Saturday elected Patrick McHenry as the acting Speaker after Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s ouster. McHenry, a North Carolina Republican, was appointed to the position after McCarthy’s removal. He has limited authority that does not include the right to take major legislative action, according to many House aides.
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Israel is working to secure the border near Gaza
After a fourth day of fighting between Israel and Hamas, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said that he’ll lay siege to Gaza Strip “as soon as possible” to stop the terror group from carrying out an attack on the country. Netanyahu has also ordered everyone who’s associated with Hamas to leave the Gaza Strip. The fighting…
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Israel is trying to regain complete control of it’s territory after a Hamas attack
Israel launched an offensive in Gaza on Saturday after the militant group Hamas fired rockets at the country’s north, south and east. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said the offensive is in “defense of the Aqsa Mosque and the Northern and Southern borders”. He added, “We are at war…We will win it.” At least 10 people…
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Israel is trying to regain complete control of it’s territory after a Hamas attack
Israel launched an offensive in Gaza on Saturday after the militant group Hamas fired rockets at the country’s north, south and east. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said the offensive is in “defense of the Aqsa Mosque and the Northern and Southern borders”. He added, “We are at war…We will win it.” At least 10 people…
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Gaza and Israel are fighting after militant assaults
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday called in the army to clear the towns from Hamas after the militant group launched an operation in the Gaza Strip. At least 2,200 rockets have been fired into Israel by 11 am on Saturday, Israel’s military said. It has declared a state of alert for war and said…
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The judge in the New Mexico case ruled against Republicans
A US judge has ruled that Alabama’s congressional map violates a Supreme Court order by diluting the powers of black voters in the state. The judge also ruled that the state “failed to take any steps to implement the directions” handed to it by the Supreme Court. The court had ordered the state to comply…
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New house speaker search, wind-powered cargo ships
US House Republicans are in the process of selecting a new speaker after Kevin McCarthy was removed as the Speaker of the House. A three-member committee led by US Representative Kevin Hern is looking into the possible “black hole” that may have led to McCarthy’s removal from the job. There have been no credible reports…
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A new speaker search and wind-powered cargo ships are included in the first briefing
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has said he won’t seek re-election after the House voted to remove him from his post. “It has been my honour to serve in the US House of Representatives for over a decade and I am proud of my accomplishments,” McCarthy added. The House voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as…
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The Fate of House GOP leadership is throwing Congress into chaos
After House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted from the position, Graves said that the members should not again repeat the 15 rounds of elections they had taken to elect him speaker in January. He added that some Republicans are looking for a workaround to allow House floor work until a permanent speaker is chosen. They…
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Kevin McCarthy’s downfall;’mommy Bloggers’ and other topics
US House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday said he will introduce a motion to vacate the post on Wednesday. “I am confident that we are going to win this vote,” he added. Earlier, Representative Matt Gaetz filed a motion to vacate the post over allegations of sexual misconduct and illegal drug use against McCarthy.
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11 House Republicans are trying to remove McCarthy from his position as speaker
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday said he won’t run for Speaker again after Democrats voted against him in a bid to replace him. The Democrats had accused McCarthy of failing to win over enough votes to become the Speaker, which would’ve forced the House to vote on his removal. McCarthy added that he…
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Democrats joined 11 House Republicans in their effort to oust McCarthy as speaker
House Minority Whip Katherine Clark said House Democrats agreed to vote together against saving House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in any way. “I am not aware of McCarthy having offered any concessions,” she said. Clark added that she was not aware that McCarthy had offered any concessions. Gaetz had earlier filed a motion to vacate on…
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FTX fraud trial begins; how tech shapes our bodies
US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that he’ll step down if Democrats don’t vote to end the government shutdown by November 17. “I’ve made a decision to step down…if they don’t. If they don’t, I’ll retire,” he added. The Democratic-led US House on Tuesday voted to extend the partial government shutdown for another…
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There is worry after pro-Kremlin candidate’s victory
Former Slovakian Prime Minister Ivan Fico won the parliamentary elections in the country on Saturday with his party due to campaigning on his pro-Russian and anti-American message. Fico is likely to become Prime Minister again. The President traditionally asks the election’s winner to try to form a government, so Fico is likely to become Prime…
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McCarthy Does the Right Thing
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Saturday agreed to a short-term funding bill that would keep the government running for 45 days. Under the measure, the government would remain open until mid-February. Meanwhile, McCarthy said that he’ll introduce a bill to reopen the government in the coming days. The Senate may vote on the short-term…
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The fate of McCarthy could be in the hands of Democrats
A US House of Representatives committee has passed a stop-gap government funding bill that would keep the government open until February 23. Earlier, the Senate had also passed the stop-gap measure by a 72-23 margin. The House will now move to the Senate to approve the stop-gap measure and send it to President Donald Trump…
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The bill keeps the government open until mid-November
The US House of Representatives voted to pass a stop-gap spending bill to keep the government open through mid-November. The Senate is scheduled to vote on the bill on Thursday, hours after the House passed its own bill. Earlier, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy stated that it was his intention to send the House bill…
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Running San Francisco made Dianne Feinstein
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown said that the first female mayor of the city, Senator Dianne Feinstein, had cemented her reputation after she signed a local gun control measure after the city hall assassinations. Brown said Feinstein’s handling of the assassinations crisis cemented her reputation. Feinstein was first elected to the US Senate in…
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The House passed a 45 day spending stopgap
The US House of Representatives will be voting on a stopgap spending measure to keep government open till October 31 after it failed to pass the Senate. The measure is backed by House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy who is expected to face pressure from conservatives to bring it up for a vote. The Senate passed…