House Republicans have issued a subpoena to a federal prosecutor involved in the ongoing criminal investigation into Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden. The subpoena demands answers regarding what the Republicans allege to be interference by the Justice Department in the case. The subpoena, issued to assistant U.S. attorney for Delaware Lesley Wolf, was …
House Republicans have faced a challenging month marked by a historic leadership change and internal conflict, resulting in a lag in contributions to the party’s campaign committee. The National Republican Congressional Committee reported raising a little over $5 million in October, according to a recent filing with the Federal Election Commission. This amount is about …
The Senate approved a stopgap funding bill on Wednesday night, deferring the GOP’s spending fight and the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays. The bill was passed with an 87-11 bipartisan vote, resulting in 10 Republicans, and one Democrat, Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado, voting against it. “Because of bipartisan cooperation, we …
In a historic vote, the United States House of Representatives have successfully advanced a plan presented by Speaker Mike Johnson, aimed at preventing an impending government shutdown. This milestone was reached in a bipartisan and cross-party support during the final vote with a majority 336-95 in favor of the stopgap funding bill. Notably, more Democrats …
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a former backbencher with strong far-right positions, recently advised Americans to read the Bible if they want to understand his views. However, it’s strange that the Bible doesn’t cover key topics like funding the U.S. government, foreign policy, climate change, LGBTQ+ rights, and gun policies. Johnson also failed to avert a …
Biden’s Admirable Leadership: A Tale of Hope and Disillusionment The United States’ President Joe Biden has always envisioned his nation’s role as a shining city on a hill. Regrettably, this cherished vision held by both Democrats and Republicans has given way to more intense cynicism. Concerns about purchasing a home and affording groceries have overtaken …
By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Republicans are working on a stopgap measure to prevent a partial government shutdown following the Moody’s credit agency lowering its outlook on the government’s credit ratings to “negative.” An anonymous source revealed that the release plans for the continuing resolution, or “CR,” are still uncertain. …
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a new plan on Nov. 11 to keep the federal government operational, which notably excludes additional funding for Ukraine, as reported by AP. With only five legislative days remaining until the federal government shutdown deadline, lawmakers are racing to reach a consensus. “This two-step continuing resolution is crucial to …
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), facing the first big test of his leadership since taking on the role a little over two weeks ago, proposed a temporary funding extension to avoid a government shutdown set to begin after next Friday by extending funding into early 2024. While the proposed bill would have different agencies’ funding …
Amid concerns over an impending partial government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed his unconventional proposal to extend government funding. Johnson’s plan seeks to prolong funding for some agencies and programs until January 19, while maintaining funding for others until February 2. Unlike traditional stopgap spending bills, Johnson’s approach aims to address concerns from GOP …