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Only 9 Democrats Vote Against Resolution Justifying Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
The resolution pledges that the U.S. will give Israel whatever assistance it needs in its current genocide.
Trump Is Already Laying the Foundation for Another MAGA Revolt in 2024
If Trump wins, extremists in and out of government would immediately be empowered to carry out their far right agenda.
New House Speaker Mike Johnson Used to Be Top Counsel for Anti-LGBTQ Hate Group
Johnson was a leader for Alliance Defending Freedom, which wrote the abortion ban that led to the downfall of “Roe.”
Mike Johnson Named GOP’s Fourth Speaker Nominee After Tom Emmer Drops Out
Republicans have been trying — and failing — to find a candidate who can win the speakership since the start of October.
Republicans Select Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer as Speaker Designate
Some Republicans are guessing that as many as 26 of their own party members will reject Tom Emmer in a full House vote.
House Freedom Caucus Members Are Walking Weapons in Search of a Target
Trump has little invested in actual policy, so they see him as a weapon they shoot in whatever direction they choose.
25 Republicans Vote Against Jim Jordan in Third Speakership Ballot
It's unclear how or when the impasse for the speakership will come to an end.
Summer Lee Condemns Jim Jordan for History of Peddling Antisemitic Hate
Under Jordan, the House Judiciary GOP posted support for Kanye West after he vowed to go “death con 3” on Jewish people.
Jordan Loses Second Speaker Ballot by Wider Margin Than the First
Rep. Jim Jordan received 199 votes in the second ballot, 18 short of what he needed to become speaker.
20 Republicans Vote Against Jim Jordan in First Round of Speaker Ballots
Hakeem Jeffries received the most votes in the first round, winning support from 212 Democratic members of the House.