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☆ House rejects Israel aid bill amid fight over bipartisan border package
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Summer Concepcion | Megan Lebowitz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The House failed to pass a standalone bill to provide aid to Israel amid congressional infighting over a bipartisan Senate border bill that also included foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. The Senate released the text of the bipartisan border bill Sunday, which combines Israel and Ukraine with a package of stricter border security and asylum laws. The standalone Israel bill includes $17.6 billion in military aid to the country "as well as important funding for U.S. The Israel aid bill comes as Republican hard-liners try to thwart the $118 billion bipartisan Senate border bill. House Democratic leadership came out against the stand-alone Israel bill Tuesday morning.

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☆ House censures Rep. Rashida Tlaib over Israel remarks
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Scott Wong | Kyle Stewart | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

(Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images)House lawmakers on Tuesday censured Rep. Rashida Tlaib, the sole Palestinian American in Congress, over her remarks and actions in response to the Israel-Hamas war. The censure resolution, authored by Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., passed 234 to 188 with almost two dozen Democrats voting in favor of it. The measure censures Tlaib, D-Mich., for "promoting false narratives regarding the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and for calling for the destruction of the state of Israel." "It is a sad fact, but this type of antisemitic hate is being promoted by a small group of members in this body, chiefly Rep. Tlaib," McCormick said on the House floor before the vote. In a lengthy statement before the vote, Tlaib defended her comments and actions, arguing that she is the lone Palestinian voice in Congress and protected by free speech.

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☆ Jordan Struggles as Republicans Sink Deeper Into Division
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Carl Hulse | More About Carl Hulse | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

After Republicans pulled the plug on a second speaker vote on Tuesday, Representative Hakeem Jeffries went out to the Capitol steps to castigate Republicans for their predicament. He urged them to work with Democrats to find a solution, though he was not specific what that might be. Mr. Jordan also was apparently rebuffed by Mr. Scalise when he asked for help in converting those still simmering over the treatment of the majority leader. The floor showdown also gave Republicans a taste of what they could expect from Democrats if they did end up going with Mr. Jordan. He served notice that every comment and position Mr. Jordan had made or taken would be hung around the neck of House Republicans who backed him — and 200 did so on Tuesday, even as he fell short.

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☆ Latino lawmakers dismiss Sen. Bob Menendez's claims that he's being racially targeted: 'This is not that'
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Sen. Menendez has argued that he's being targeted for being a "first-generation Latino American." AdvertisementAdvertisementFellow Latino lawmakers in Congress aren't buying Sen. Bob Menendez's claims that he's being targeted by prosecutors for his heritage. "Latinos face barriers and discrimination across the board in so many categories, including in our justice system. AdvertisementAdvertisementInsider asked several of Menendez's Latino colleagues in the Senate on Tuesday what they made of his argument, including Republican Sens. Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar of Texas also pushed back on Menendez's claims as she called on him to resign.

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☆ House Democratic leaders are once again backing an anti-abortion lawmaker for re-election in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

House Democratic leaders are backing Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar's 2024 re-election bid. That's despite his an FBI raid on his home, his opposition to abortion, and other conservative positions. In addition to Jeffries, Cuellar has the backing of the rest of the top echelon of House Democratic leadership, including Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Pete Aguilar of California, Democratic Whip Rep. Katherine Clark of Massachusetts, and Assistant Democratic Leader Rep. Jim Clbyrun of South Carolina. He also has the backing of former House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California and former House Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland. She lost to Cuellar by less than 300 votes last cycle, despite the backing of progressives including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts.

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☆ Upset the sun sets so early? Blame the House for not voting to make daylight savings time year-round.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The House could have voted this year to make daylight savings time permanent. The chair of the relevant House committee told Insider he still wants to find "consensus" on the issue. "It's polarizing as hell," Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, a key sponsor of the bill, told Insider at the Capitol in December. "I'm just trying to reach a consensus," he told Insider at the Capitol. "The problem is, half the people want standard time, others want daylight [savings time], others don't want to change it at all."

☆ House Democrats reject a rules change that could've empowered junior members amid concerns about aging leadership
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

"Six years is a pretty long time," Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia told Insider at the Capitol earlier this month. "I'm not for term limits," House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told Insider during a briefing with reporters at the end of November. "I'm not taking a position on any single rules proposal that is before the House Democratic Caucus," he said. Another prominent young lawmaker — 33-year-old Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York — has also been vocal in her criticism of the system. "Whatever the mechanism is, we need to have more opportunities for people to bring their leadership to bear in different places," she told Insider.

☆ Incoming House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries says there's 'a real risk' that the new GOP majority in the chamber will be 'hijacked by the extremists'
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Hakeem Jeffries said there's "a real risk" the incoming House GOP majority is being "hijacked" by extremists. Jeffries, the incoming House Democratic leader, said Republicans have not laid out an economic plan. During his interview with CNN, Jeffries was relatively mum on his feelings about Kevin McCarthy. "It's because there's a real risk that the incoming Republican majority is being hijacked by the extremists who have grown in ranks," he added. When asked during the CNN interview what he thought about McCarthy, Jeffries didn't have much to say about his colleague.

☆ Kevin McCarthy says Democrats could select the next speaker if Republicans 'play games' on the House floor
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

McCarthy said Republicans could cede control of the House in January if they aren't unified. While on Newsmax, the Californian warned against the GOP playing "games" on the House floor. McCarthy is working to round up votes among GOP members that he'll need to lead the lower chamber. If we play games on the floor, the Democrats could end up picking who the speaker is," he said. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia cautioned against a handful of Republicans potentially joining Democrats in selecting a more moderate speaker.

☆ Hakeem Jeffries announces bid to succeed Nancy Pelosi as House Democratic leader
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Bryan Metzger | Kayla Gallagher | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York has officially announced his bid to become House Democratic leader. Pelosi announced Thursday that she will not seek re-election to a leadership role but will stay in Congress. He has served as the leader of the House Democratic Caucus since 2019 and has long been seen as an heir to Pelosi. If selected to lead his party, Jeffries, who is 52, would create a massive generational shift in the House's democratic leadership. "The time has come for a new generation to lead our magnificent House Democratic Caucus," said Pelosi.

☆ Top Democratic House leaders will become 31 years younger on average, led by Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Dave Levinthal | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Democrats' top three US House leaders now average more than 82 years old. With House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announcing they'll leave Democratic leadership in 2023 — although remain in Congress — the average age of Democrats' expected top three leaders will drop by 31 years. Presumptive Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York is 52, presumptive House Minority Whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts is 59, and presumptive Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar of California is 43. The current top Democratic leaders — Pelosi, Hoyer, and Rep. James Clyburn — are 82, 83, and 82, respectively. And Clyburn said he will "look forward" to "doing whatever I can to assist our new generation of Democratic leaders which I hope to be Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar."

☆ What comes next now that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has decided to step down as top Democrat
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is likely to become the next top Democrat. That decision tees up a race to succeed Pelosi and fill out the rest of the Democratic leadership team. With House Republicans set to take control of the chamber in January, Democrat will be in the minority, and the party's top official will be the House Minority Leader. Jeffries, currently the party's caucus chair, is widely known to be pursuing the post, but has publicly remained quiet about his plans. "We're focused right now on welcoming our new members," said Jeffries at a press conference on Tuesday, declining to elaborate further on the future of Democratic House leadership.

☆ What comes next if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi decides to step down as top Democrat
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is set to give a speech on her political future around 12pm ET. With House Republicans set to take control of the chamber in January, Democrat will be in the minority, and the party's top official will be the House Minority Leader. "We're focused right now on welcoming our new members," said Jeffries at a press conference on Tuesday, declining to elaborate further on the future of Democratic House leadership. Democratic Rep. Joe Neguse of Colorado, elected to the House in 2018, has announced his intention to serve as caucus chair. And several candidates are vying for vice caucus chair, including Reps. Ted Lieu of California, Debbie Dingell of Michigan, Joyce Beatty of Ohio, and Madeline Dean of Pennsylvania.

☆ Nancy Pelosi announces leadership exit after 2 decades leading House Democrats
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Oma Seddiq | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that she is stepping aside from her leadership role. The decision comes after Republicans narrowly won the House majority. The decision comes in the wake of Republicans narrowly winning the House majority, ending Pelosi's latest two consecutive terms as Speaker. "Never had I thought that someday I would go from homemaker to House Speaker," the California Democrat, first elected in 1987, said. At 82, Pelosi has long served alongside House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, 83, and House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, 82, in leadership.

☆ The Secret Service painted a damning picture of Trump to the Jan. 6 committee. It wasn't the first time agents have been called to testify.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The House Jan. 6 committee obtained hundreds of thousands of internal Secret Service emails. Before the new revelations, the Secret Service was already at the center of the committee's investigation. The panel is also looking into how the Secret Service lost countless other records from January 6, reportedly including agents' text messages. Anthony Guglielmi, chief of communications for the Secret Service, has said there was no malicious intent behind the messages' deletion. Secret Service agent Larry Cockell (left) was forced to testify in an investigation into then-President Bill Clinton.

☆ Nancy Pelosi says a congressional stock trading ban is coming this month, but skepticism abounds among key advocates: 'I can't say I'm confident'
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Nancy Pelosi says that a bill to ban members of Congress from trading stocks is coming this month. "I'm concerned about the lack of detail as to what is being planned," said Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois. Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois is urging vigilance amid the potential rollout of legislation from Democratic leadership. "I think that coalescing is a very real internal dynamic," Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York told Insider last week. "We have not heard exactly what's happening," said Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

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