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Rep. Jake LaTurner of Kansas joins Republican run for the exit in Congress
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National, Rocky Mountain Voice

Rep. Jake LaTurner of Kansas joins Republican run for the exit in Congress

By Brian Porter | The Rocky Mountain Voice Eastern Kansas Rep. Jake LaTurner announced Thursday he won't seek re-election to his seat in the U.S. House after less than two terms. He's just one in a line of many Republicans to have made the same announcement, some putting the Republican majority in jeopardy. In Colorado, Rep. Ken Buck, R-Windsor, announced his departure in October and then abruptly decided not to finish out his term. Then Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo. Springs, announced his resignation. When Rep. Lauren Boebert announced her plan to leave the 3rd District seat, it meant all three Republicans in Colorado would be leaving their seats in Congress. They were far from the only ones to do so, as Republicans have nearly handed away their House majority. Unlike Buck, LaTur...
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Illegal immigrants would be banned from boarding commercial flights under GOP bill
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Illegal immigrants would be banned from boarding commercial flights under GOP bill

By Anna Giaritelli | Washington Examiner A senior House Republican is poised to introduce legislation that would ban illegal immigrants from flying into the United States from abroad or from the border without the same documents that the general traveling public must have, the Washington Examiner has learned. House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green (R-TN) will debut the Verifying that All Illegal Aliens Have Legitimate Documents, or VALID, Act on Thursday in an attempt to shut down lawful pathways for immigration that the Biden administration has rolled out and admitted hundreds of thousands of immigrants into the country through. “While Americans must show proper identification to board their flights, ...
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Mexican cartel uses death threat to force tribal leader to cancel U.S. House testimony
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Mexican cartel uses death threat to force tribal leader to cancel U.S. House testimony

By Stephen Dinan | The Washington Times A Mexican drug cartel used death threats to force a tribal leader to back out of testifying to Congress this week, according to another tribal leader who did show up to tell lawmakers just how much power the drug lords have accumulated. Jeffrey Stiffarm, president of the Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana, said he didn’t want to name the fellow leader who backed out, but he said the threat seemed real and credible. “One thing that we really seem to overlook all the time is the threats, the death threats we get from cartel leaders,” he told the House Natural Resources Committee. “We had the tribal leader from Montana, that declined to testify here today because he received death threats that he was going to testify.” READ THE FIULL S...
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Sloan: Speaker Mike Johnson has chance to lead on Ukraine
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Sloan: Speaker Mike Johnson has chance to lead on Ukraine

Kelly Sloan | Special Contributor, The Rocky Mountain Voice House Speaker Mike Johnson is experiencing a defining moment in his career. As Congress resumes, he seems to have successfully – one hopes – hammered out a workable deal to finally get arms flowing to the Ukrainians as their defense starts to falter. Effective support for Ukraine’s defence is the central foreign policy question facing Western leaders today. There are, of course, no shortage of serious foreign policy dilemmas – one could toss a dart at a world map and chances are pretty good that wherever it lands there is some kind of trouble brewing – but it is difficult to understate the importance of Ukraine. The Israelis are tough and will likely prevail with or without American support (though how much better for our ow...
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McCarthy says he’s not Speaker because ‘one person’ in Congress wanted to avoid ethics complaint
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National, THE HILL

McCarthy says he’s not Speaker because ‘one person’ in Congress wanted to avoid ethics complaint

LAUREN IRWIN | The Hill Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said at an event Tuesday that he is no longer the leader of the House because “one person” in Congress wanted to avoid an ethics complaint about sexual misconduct. Speaking at an event at Georgetown University, McCarthy linked his historic ousting as Speaker to the allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.). “I’ll give you the truth why I’m not Speaker. Because one person, a member of Congress, wanted me to stop an ethics complaint because he slept with a 17-year-old,” McCarthy said. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE HILL
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Why Mike Johnson’s perch has suddenly grown precarious with the walls closing in on the Speaker
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Why Mike Johnson’s perch has suddenly grown precarious with the walls closing in on the Speaker

By RACHAEL BADE | Politico To hear Mike Johnson tell it, he’s not having much fun as speaker. He has complained about the long hours and constant travel, according to those who have recently spoken to him, and a series of escalating internal clashes have made the job a joyless slog. At least there’s this: Many of his colleagues don’t believe he’ll be doing it much longer. Five months after replacing the deposed Kevin McCarthy, the Louisiana Republican now finds himself acutely vulnerable to a right-wing revolt of his own after governing in conjunction with Democrats, pushing through twin bipartisan spending packages and making way for a Ukraine funding vote later this month. READ THE FULL STORY AT POLITICO
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House lawmakers want to put President Donald Trump’s name on major airport
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House lawmakers want to put President Donald Trump’s name on major airport

By Spencer Brown  | Townhall Visitors to Washington, D.C., could be landing at Donald J. Trump International Airport if a group of House Republicans gets their way.  Led by House Majority Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), a bill in the lower chamber seeks to put the 45th president's name on Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) outside the nation's capital.  The brief bill text — if it makes it through the rest of the legislative machinations of D.C. — would make the name change official and require "[a]ny reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States" to IAD "considered a reference to the Donald J. Trump International Airport." READ THE FULL STORY AT TOWNHALL
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Greene files motion to oust Speaker Johnson after House passes $1.2 trillion spending bill
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Greene files motion to oust Speaker Johnson after House passes $1.2 trillion spending bill

By BRIANNA LYMAN | The Federalist Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday after the House passed a $1.2 trillion spending bill that includes dozens of left-wing earmarks but no Republican voters’ priorities. Greene urged Johnson not to allow the bill a floor vote, calling it a “complete departure” from the party’s core values. “No Republican in the House of Representatives in good conscience can vote for this bill. It is a complete departure from all of our principles, especially if you call yourself ‘pro-life’,” Green said on the House floor. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE FEDERALIST
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Freedom Caucus votes to remove Rep. Ken Buck days before his effective resignation in Congress
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Freedom Caucus votes to remove Rep. Ken Buck days before his effective resignation in Congress

By MYCHAEL SCHNELL | The Hill The House Freedom Caucus voted to remove Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) from the group Tuesday night, three members of the conservative group told The Hill, a dismissal that comes days before he is set to retire from Congress. One of the Freedom Caucus members, who requested anonymity to discuss the internal proceedings, said the group decided to oust Buck because he has not been a member in “good standing” and has not regularly attended meetings of the body “in months.” The source also said Buck — who has frequently broken from his party on various issues — was removed because “he hasn’t been with conservatives on several major issues” and “is leaving the conference hanging with a historically narrow margin.” READ THE FULL STORY AT THE HILL...
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Nancy Pelosi’s stock portfolio gains raise more concerns over Congressional trading
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Nancy Pelosi’s stock portfolio gains raise more concerns over Congressional trading

By The Lobby As Americans continue to grapple with the rising costs of food and gas, Rep. Nancy Pelosi's stock portfolio saw substantial gains in 2023. Despite a rough year in 2022, when increased scrutiny was placed on her trading activities, the former Speaker reportedly enjoyed a remarkable 65% return on her investments. These impressive gains surpass the performance of many major hedge funds, raising eyebrows and prompting questions about Pelosi’s investment strategies. One key factor in Pelosi's success appears to be her "luck" in using stock options, a practice that often raises suspicions of trading on inside information. This is particularly concerning given that members of Congress have access to a wealth of privileged information that could give them an unfair advantage ...
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