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Why Trump has so much riding on the House speaker vote
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1 week ago

Why Trump has so much riding on the House speaker vote

CNN  

CNN — House speaker elections on Friday are less about Mike Johnson and more about Donald Trump. If Trump fails to lift Johnson over the line, he will sow new doubts about his capacity to effectively lead the GOP trifecta of power in the House, Senate and White House. The president-elect has an extra incentive to secure Johnson’s speakership after …

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Shutdown saga exposes new fault lines for Speaker Johnson and tests his grip on the gavel
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Shutdown saga exposes new fault lines for Speaker Johnson and tests his grip on the gavel

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — One of the most turbulent sessions of Congress in the modern era is about to make way for the next one. Johnson’s shaky grip on the gravel Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., right and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., left, are listen during a U.S. Capitol Hanukkah event with a ceremonial Menorah lighting to commemorate …

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The Trump-Musk governing duo is clearly a work in progress
3 weeks, 1 day ago

The Trump-Musk governing duo is clearly a work in progress

Politico  

The sequence highlighted the evolving dynamic with his high-profile benefactor-turned-adviser and raised an awkward question for Trump of whether he or Musk was running the show. In phone interviews with reporters at ABC, CBS and NBC, Trump also called for the debt ceiling to be eliminated or extended and emphasized that if the government did in fact shut down, “it’ll …

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DOGE Can’t Do It All. Here’s What It Can Do.
3 weeks, 1 day ago

DOGE Can’t Do It All. Here’s What It Can Do.

Politico  

Here’s the thing: those are completely different objectives that can be in conflict. “We’re looking to save maybe $2 trillion, and it’ll have no impact — actually it’ll make life better — but it’ll have no impact on people,” he told reporters about DOGE on Monday. “We will never cut Social Security.” For now, the DOGE project is broad — …

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Government shutdown at risk as Trump’s demands put Speaker Johnson in a bind
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Government shutdown at risk as Trump’s demands put Speaker Johnson in a bind

LA Times  

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson with Republican House leaders at a news conference Tuesday. A government shutdown at risk, House Speaker Mike Johnson is fighting to figure out how to meet President-elect Donald Trump’s sudden demands — and keep his own job — while federal offices are being told to prepare to shutter operations ahead of Friday’s midnight deadline. …

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'Sacrificial lamb': CNN panel laughs as Matt Gaetz nomination descends into chaos
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Sacrificial lamb': CNN panel laughs as Matt Gaetz nomination descends into chaos

Raw Story  

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz could be a "sacrificial lamb" as President-elect Donald Trump pushes controversial Cabinet nominations that are raising eyebrows nationwide, a laughing bipartisan CNN panel said Monday. Gaetz' nomination for attorney general could face insurmountable trouble in the form a brewing scandal over an Ethics committee probe — which prompted Republican strategist Lee Carter to argue his selection …

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Speaker Johnson says Gaetz ethics report should not be released, rebuffing senators
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Speaker Johnson says Gaetz ethics report should not be released, rebuffing senators

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Friday that he will “strongly request” that the House Ethics Committee not release the results of its investigation into ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz, rebuffing senators who are demanding access now that Gaetz is President-elect Donald Trump ‘s nominee for attorney general. “The sequence and timing of Mr. Gaetz’s resignation from the House raises serious …

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'Don't have the discipline': Ex-GOP staffer scoffs at pricy Trump deportation plan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Don't have the discipline': Ex-GOP staffer scoffs at pricy Trump deportation plan

Raw Story  

A powerful conservative communications strategist doesn't believe Republicans will be able to come up with the cash for President-elect Donald Trump's massive deportation plans, he said Wednesday. Brendan Buck, onetime press secretary to former House Speaker John Boehner, appeared on MSNBC Wednesday to discuss Trump's potential to streamline campaign promises that will come with hefty price tags. Donald Trump wants …

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A year ago Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker. Mike Johnson is trying to avoid that fate
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A year ago Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker. Mike Johnson is trying to avoid that fate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — One year since Kevin McCarthy was booted from the House speaker’s office after Congress voted in a bipartisan way to prevent a federal government shutdown, the new House Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself courting, but so far avoiding, a similar political fate. “The vast majority support Speaker Johnson — it’s a shame that we’ve got like 10 people …

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'Speaker Johnson bested Trump': Internet erupts after deal reached to avert shutdown
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Speaker Johnson bested Trump': Internet erupts after deal reached to avert shutdown

Raw Story  

Congressional leaders have reportedly reached a deal to avoid a shutdown of the government, dealing a blow to Donald Trump, and the internet was quick to react. Trump has reportedly pushed Rep. Mike Johnson, the House Speaker, to force a government shutdown, which the former president purportedly believed would help his chances in the upcoming presidential election. One-time GOP insider …

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Marjorie Taylor Greene faces scrutiny for failing to disclose profits from her MAGA book
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene faces scrutiny for failing to disclose profits from her MAGA book

Raw Story  

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has not disclosed profits she made on her latest book — and that could be because the book has only sold few copies. That's according to The Daily Beast's Mini Racker, who reported Tuesday: "The memoir, entitled MTG, details the congresswoman’s time in Washington and was published by Winning Team Publishing, a company founded by Donald …

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Can’t put a finger on it? 找不出问题所在
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Can’t put a finger on it? 找不出问题所在

China Daily  

Reader question: Please explain this passage, with “can’t put a finger on it” in particular: “Everybody knows they are having problems because they haven’t talked to each other for weeks. You’ve got to ask them what’s going on.” My comments: Two colleagues, say, have stopped talking to each other in the office, and the speaker, like everyone else, has noticed …

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Massie’s role in failed bid to oust House speaker doesn’t affect his victory in Kentucky GOP primary
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Massie’s role in failed bid to oust House speaker doesn’t affect his victory in Kentucky GOP primary

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rep. Thomas Massie’s role in the failed bid to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson didn’t harm his standing with Republican voters in his Kentucky district, where he easily won his primary election on Tuesday in the conservative stronghold. The libertarian-leaning congressman said his victory amounted to a …

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House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week
8 months, 3 weeks ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week

LA Times  

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks as Republican presidential candidate and former President Trump listens during a news conference Friday at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday he will try to advance wartime aid for Israel this week as he attempts the difficult task of winning House approval for a national security package that …

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New Speaker Mike Johnson formally endorses Donald Trump, a step beyond predecessor Kevin McCarthy
1 year, 1 month ago

New Speaker Mike Johnson formally endorses Donald Trump, a step beyond predecessor Kevin McCarthy

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — House Speaker Mike Johnson endorsed Donald Trump for president on Tuesday, a move that was a symbolic departure from his ousted predecessor leading the House. Johnson, an ally and defender of the former president, said in an interview on CNBC Tuesday morning, “I have endorsed him wholeheartedly.” He added a bit later: “I’m all in for President …

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Could Trump become the next speaker of the House?
1 year, 2 months ago

Could Trump become the next speaker of the House?

The Independent  

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Why everyone hates Matt Gaetz
1 year, 2 months ago

Why everyone hates Matt Gaetz

Raw Story  

If Matt Gaetz were a character in “Animal House,” he’d be Douglas Niedermeyer, the fascist frat bro who ends up being killed in Vietnam by his own troops. Even former speaker Newt Gingrich can’t stand the sneering, squirrel-cheeked member from northwest Florida who engineered the fall of Speaker Kevin McCarthy and says Gaetz should be expelled from the House. McCarthy’s …

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'Political fan fiction': Ex-Trump aide scoffs at idea of him being House speaker
1 year, 3 months ago

'Political fan fiction': Ex-Trump aide scoffs at idea of him being House speaker

Raw Story  

The idea of former President Donald Trump becoming speaker of the House is essentially nothing more than "political fan fiction," said former Trump White House communications official Alyssa Farah Griffin on CNN Thursday. "Perspective right now from CNN commentator Alyssa Farah Griffin, who once worked for Jim Jordan when he chaired the House Freedom Caucus," said anchor Anderson Cooper. "So …

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Key Trump ally in Senate refuses to even entertain the idea of ‘Speaker Trump’
1 year, 3 months ago

Key Trump ally in Senate refuses to even entertain the idea of ‘Speaker Trump’

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON – While a small band of House Republicans are backing former President Donald Trump to replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House — there’s no constitutional requirement that the speaker must be an elected lawmaker — key Republican senators won’t even entertain the idea. “What would you make of a Speaker Trump?” “Of the speaker’s what?” Paul …

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Republican-controlled US House threatens impeachment against President Joe Biden over financial dealings
1 year, 5 months ago

Republican-controlled US House threatens impeachment against President Joe Biden over financial dealings

India TV News  

US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday said that Republican lawmakers are possibly considering an impeachment against President Joe Biden over financial misconduct claims mainly involving his son Hunter Biden. McCarthy said that if the administration “denies us the ability to get the information we’re asking for, that would rise to an impeachment inquiry.” Republicans ramp up investigations …

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Speaker McCarthy supports expunging Trump’s impeachments over Ukraine and Jan. 6
1 year, 6 months ago

Speaker McCarthy supports expunging Trump’s impeachments over Ukraine and Jan. 6

LA Times  

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy opens the joint meeting of Congress on Thursday in preparation for an address by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he supports the idea of expunging the two impeachments of Donald Trump, as hard-right Republican allies of the former president introduce a pair of proposals to treat the historic charges as though …

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Matt Gaetz calls Kevin McCarthy a 'squatter' on House floor while nominating Trump for Speaker
2 years ago

Matt Gaetz calls Kevin McCarthy a 'squatter' on House floor while nominating Trump for Speaker

Raw Story  

Rep. Matt Gaetz continued to make life miserable for GOP leader Kevin McCarthy on Thursday when he yet again nominated former President Donald Trump for Speaker of the House. During his speech nominating Trump, Gaetz praised the former president for his record, despite the fact that Trump lost to President Joe Biden in 2020 by more than 7 million votes …

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House adjourns as Kevin McCarthy fails in multiple votes to become speaker despite Donald Trump's plea for unity
2 years ago

House adjourns as Kevin McCarthy fails in multiple votes to become speaker despite Donald Trump's plea for unity

ABC  

The US House of Representatives has adjourned after a second day of voting failed to produce a Speaker. Key points: Kevin McCarthy is fighting to become House Speaker, but a rebellion by a group of ultraconservative Republicans is derailing his bid The Republican has vowed to keep fighting despite losing in multiple rounds of voting Without a speaker, the House …

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Matt Gaetz admits Trump was not good at making appointments
2 years ago

Matt Gaetz admits Trump was not good at making appointments

The Independent  

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