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☆ 22 House Democrats voted to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib for her rhetoric on Israel — while 4 Republicans voted against it
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

22 Democrats voted for a more narrow resolution proposed by a different House Republican. 22 House Democrats voted with the vast majority of Republicans to support a censure resolution put forward by Rep. Rich McCormick of Georgia condemning Tlaib. 4 Republicans voted against it, largely on free speech grounds, while 3 Democrats and 1 Republican voted present. That effort failed after 23 Republicans voted to table that resolution, and McCormick was among those who voted against it. Reps. Jared Moskowitz of Florida, Ritchie Torres of New York, and Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey all voted to censure fellow Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan.

Persons: Rashida Tlaib, Marjorie Taylor Greene, —, Rashida, she's, Rich McCormick, Tlaib, McCormick, Jared Moskowitz, Florida, Ritchie Torres, Josh Gottheimer, Bill Clark, Anna Moneymaker, Ministry's, Adam Schiff of, Steve Cohen, Jim Costa of, Angie Craig, Don Davis of, Lois Frankel, Jared Golden, Dan Goldman, Greg Landsman, Susie Lee, Kathy Manning of, Wiley Nickel, Chris Pappas, Marie Gluensenkamp Perez, Pat Ryan, Brad Schneider, Kim Schrier, Darren Soto, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Frederica Wilson of, censuring Tlaib Organizations: Palestinian American, Republican, Service, Republicans, Capitol, New, Democratic, Getty Images, Democratic Rep, Adam Schiff of California, Trump, Tennessee Rep, Jim Costa of California Rep, Minnesota Rep, Don Davis of North Carolina Rep, Florida Rep, Maine Rep, New York, New Jersey Rep, Ohio Rep, Nevada Rep, Kathy Manning of North Carolina Rep, North Carolina Rep, New Hampshire Rep, New York Rep, Illinois Rep, Washington Rep Locations: Israel, Michigan, Georgia, Tlaib, Gaza, New York, New Jersey, Russia, Ohio, Florida, Frederica Wilson of Florida

☆ These 22 House Democrats voted to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib for her rhetoric on Israel — while these 4 Republicans voted against it
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Persons: Rashida Tlaib, Marjorie Taylor Greene, —, Rashida, she's, Rich McCormick, Tlaib, McCormick, Jared Moskowitz, Florida, Ritchie Torres, Josh Gottheimer, Bill Clark, Anna Moneymaker, Ministry's, Adam Schiff of, Dave Joyce of Ohio, Abigail Spanberger, Donald Norcoss of, Susan Wild of, Steve Cohen, Jim Costa of, Angie Craig, Don Davis of, Lois Frankel, Jared Golden, Dan Goldman, Greg Landsman, Susie Lee, Kathy Manning of, Wiley Nickel, Chris Pappas, Marie Gluensenkamp Perez, Pat Ryan, Brad Schneider, Kim Schrier, Darren Soto, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Frederica Wilson of, censuring Organizations: Palestinian American, Republican, Service, Republicans, Capitol, New, Democratic, Getty Images, Democratic Rep, Adam Schiff of California, Trump, Tennessee Rep, Jim Costa of California Rep, Minnesota Rep, Don Davis of North Carolina Rep, Florida Rep, Maine Rep, New York, New Jersey Rep, Ohio Rep, Nevada Rep, Kathy Manning of North Carolina Rep, North Carolina Rep, New Hampshire Rep, New York Rep, Illinois Rep, Washington Rep Locations: Israel, Michigan, Georgia, Tlaib, Gaza, New York, New Jersey, Russia, Virginia, Donald Norcoss of New Jersey, Susan Wild of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida, Frederica Wilson of Florida

☆ 12 House Democrats break with Biden and vote for GOP-led Israel aid package that cuts IRS funding
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

While support for Israel is traditionally bipartisan, Democrats were largely aghast over the bill. AdvertisementAdvertisementSome key Democrats announced before the vote that they would oppose the bill while stressing that they still wanted to support Israel. "I strongly support Israel. House Speaker Mike Johnson defied Biden and Senate Democrats' aim to combine aid for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and border security into a massive $105 billion bill. Here are the 12 Democrats who voted for the GOP-led Israel aid bill:

Persons: —, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Thomas Massie of, Chuck Schumer, Joe Biden, Jake Auchincloss, Lois Frankel, Frankel, Dan Goldman, Goldman, Mike Johnson, Biden Organizations: Republicans, Service, dodgers, Israel, Senate, American, Management, Massachusetts Democrat, Florida Democrat, Democrats, Office, GOP Locations: Israel, Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Massachusetts, Florida, Europe, New York, Ukraine, Taiwan

But should the vote drag on in the intensely divided chamber, some lawmakers warn that efforts to provide assistance to Israel amid the conflict would be stymied. Since McCarthy’s ouster, two candidates have formally announced their bid for the speakership – House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana and Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio. Accordingly, questions about the role of Rep. Patrick McHenry, who stepped in as “speaker pro tempore” after McCarthy’s historic ouster, have begun circulating. The position is widely considered to be a placeholder with the primary function of helping the chamber to elect a new speaker. But some experts have argued the House can vote on resolutions, like one condemning Hamas, without a speaker.

Persons: Kevin McCarthy’s, “, Mike Lawler, McCarthy, what’s, Steve Scalise, Jim Jordan of, Patrick McHenry, ”, Michael McCaul, ” McCaul, Dan Goldman, Chuck Schumer, Jacob J, Lew, Joe Biden, ” Sen, Ben Cardin Organizations: U.S ., Republicans, ”, New, New York Republican, CNN, Texas Republican, House Foreign Affairs, Israel, New York Democrat, Congress, State Department, Democrats, Maryland Democrat, Foreign Relations Locations: Israel, U.S, New York, Louisiana, Jim Jordan of Ohio, Texas, China, Maryland

☆ The White House fired back at the head of the Republican National Committee for saying the attacks on Israel presented a 'great opportunity' for GOP candidates
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The White House condemned the chair of the RNC for comments she made about the attacks on Israel. Ronna McDaniel said on Saturday that the attacks presented a "great opportunity" for GOP candidates. On Monday, the White House called out McDaniel in a statement for her "hideous behavior." AdvertisementAdvertisementThe White House condemned the chair of the Republican National Committee on Monday after she said on television that the recent attacks in Israel were a "great opportunity" for GOP candidates. "The RNC and Chairman McDaniel have long been fierce advocates for Israel, its people, and condemned the attacks immediately," Vaughn added.

Persons: Ronna McDaniel, McDaniel, —, Griff Jenkins, Joe Biden, White, Andrew Bates, Bates, Emma Vaughn, Vaughn, Sen, Cory Booker of, Dan Goldman, Biden Organizations: House, RNC, GOP, Service, Republican National, Fox News, Republican, Republicans, State, Israeli Defense Force, Israel Locations: Israel, America, Ukraine, China, Cory Booker of New Jersey, New York

☆ Two U.S. Members of Congress Safe After Attack
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-08 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Two U.S. lawmakers who were in Israel during the Hamas attack have safely left the country, their offices said Sunday. Sen. Cory Booker (D., N.J.), who sits on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was in Jerusalem and scheduled to speak at an event in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. Rep. Dan Goldman (D., N.Y.), who represents parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan, was visiting Israel with his wife and three youngest children for a bar mitzvah when the attacks began.

Persons: Sen, Cory Booker, Dan Goldman Organizations: Senate Foreign Relations, Tuesday Locations: Israel, N.J, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, N.Y, Brooklyn, Manhattan

☆ Telesat buys SpaceX launches for Lightspeed internet satellites
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Michael Sheetz | In Michaeljsheetz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

PARIS – Competitors or not, SpaceX continues to be willing to launch for other satellite internet companies. The agreement covers 14 launches of the Canadian venture's Lightspeed internet satellites. SpaceX has used its rockets to launch communications satellites for companies that compete directly or indirectly with its global Starlink internet network. These deals come as an Amazon shareholder alleges the company snubbed SpaceX for launch contracts of the tech giant's Kuiper internet satellites. Earlier this summer Telesat announced a swap in the manufacturer of its Lightspeed satellites, with Canadian space company MDA taking the place of French-Italian manufacturer Thales Alenia Space.

Persons: Elon Musk's, Dan Goldberg, Goldberg, Jeff Bezos, Glenn, Starlink, Telesat Organizations: PARIS, SpaceX, Elon, Elon Musk's SpaceX, Canadian, Lightspeed, CNBC, Viasat, Glenn, New Glenn, SpaceX's, MDA, Thales Alenia Space Locations: Italian

☆ Telesat taps SpaceX to launch its broadband satellites in orbit
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Steve Scherer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

LEO satellites operate 36 times closer to Earth than traditional ones so they take less time to send and receive information, leading to better and faster broadband service even in remote areas. "It is another big step forward on our path to get Lightspeed up there," Telesat CEO Dan Goldberg told Reuters. Telesat picked Elon Musk's SpaceX because it had "the best combination of price, performance, reliability and schedule tempo," Goldberg said. Satellite constellations have sapped large amounts of the U.S. launch supply in recent years with considerably large bulk launch orders like Telesat's SpaceX contract. SpaceX aims to nearly double its annual launch rate in 2023 thanks to its growing Starlink constellation.

Persons: Dan Goldberg, Blair Gable, Telesat, Elon, Goldberg, we've, Jeff Bezos's, Steve Scherer, Joey Roulette, Will Dunham Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, SpaceX, LEO, Lightspeed, Reuters, Canada's MDA, Thales Alenia Space, Thales, MDA, Amazon, Thomson Locations: Canadian, Ottawa , Ontario, Canada, Washington

U.S. Rep. George Santos leaves the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York in Central Islip, New York, May 10, 2023. A man who was a paid campaign fundraiser for Rep. George Santos was indicted in New York on federal criminal charges related to his allegedly impersonating a top aide to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as he solicited donations for Santos. Santos, who was first elected in 2022, represents a House district that covers parts of Queens in New York City, and Nassau County in Long Island. McCarthy, a California Republican, has defended Santos' right to continue serving in the House even as he fights his own criminal charges. "According to a federal indictment, George Santos paid someone to impersonate Kevin McCarthy's chief of staff to raise money, yet McCarthy continues to protect Santos," Goldman wrote.

Persons: George Santos, Kevin McCarthy, Santos, Samuel Miele, Miele, Dan Meyer, McCarthy, Kevin Marino, John Marzulli, Dan Goldman, Kevin McCarthy's, Goldman, CNBC's Kevin Breuninger, Brian Schwartz Organizations: Rep, Eastern, of, Santos, New York Republican, CNBC, U.S, California Republican, Democrat, Court Locations: U.S, of New York, Central Islip , New York, New York, Miele, Queens, New York City, Nassau County, Long, California, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Eastern

☆ Telesat stock surges 50% after satellite internet company swaps suppliers to save $2 billion
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( Michael Sheetz | In Michaeljsheetz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Shares of Canadian telecommunications satellite operator Telesat surged on Friday after the company announced it would swap suppliers for its planned Lightspeed global internet network. Canadian space company MDA will now build the Lightspeed satellites, taking the place of French-Italian manufacturer Thales Alenia Space and resulting in "total capital cost savings" of about $2 billion, Telesat announced. The company expects to begin launching the first Lightspeed satellites in mid-2026, with global service beginning once the first 156 satellites are in orbit. Telesat stock surged as much as much as 64% with heavy volume in early trading from its previous close at $8.45 a share, before slipping slightly to closer to 50%. "I'm incredibly proud of the Telesat team for their innovative work to further optimize ... resulting in dramatically reduced costs," Telesat CEO Dan Goldberg said in a release.

Persons: Telesat, Dan Goldberg Organizations: MDA, Lightspeed, Thales Alenia Space Locations: Italian

☆ Trump's GOP allies vent about Hunter Biden after latest special counsel indictment
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Special counsel Jack Smith's second indictment against Trump alleges he unlawfully tried to overturn his election loss to President Joe Biden in the 2020 election. One day earlier, a former business partner of Hunter Biden testified that the younger Biden put his father on the phone during business meetings about 20 times, according to U.S. House members. Numerous GOP lawmakers and other supporters of Trump were quick to link the timing of Archer's testimony to Smith's indictment. White House spokesman Ian Sams posted that Archer "appears to have actually testified that President Biden wasn't involved and didn't discuss their business dealings. As they did following his first federal indictment in June, Trump's defenders attacked Smith and questioned his credibility.

Persons: Kevin McCarthy, Giorgia Meloni, Donald Trump's, Biden, Jack Smith's, Trump, Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, Devon Archer, Dan Goldman, niceties, Hunter, Goldman, " McCarthy, Steve Scalise, Elise Stefanik, Joe Biden's, White, Ian Sams, Archer, Biden wasn't, didn't, Republicans –, –, Hunter Biden's, Trump's, Smith, Jack Smith, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Byron Donalds, General Merrick Garland, Donald Trump Organizations: Republican, Italian, House, GOP, Department, Justice Department, New York, Republicans, Department of Injustice, Trump, Washington , D.C, DOJ Locations: California, Washington ,, United States, U.S, America, New, Washington, Manhattan

☆ Hunter Biden associate described casual calls with Joe, Democratic lawmaker says
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-31 | by ( David Morgan | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/2] Devon Archer, a former Hunter Biden business associate, arrives for a deposition before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee at the O'Neill House Office Building in Washington, U.S., July 31, 2023. But Democratic Representative Dan Goldman, who attended the interview, told reporters Archer provided no evidence of wrongdoing by the elder Biden. "There is no evidence that anyone other than Hunter Biden received any money in connection with the business transactions with Devon Archer," Goldman said. Republican Representative Andy Biggs, who has already co-sponsored legislation to impeach President Biden, said Archer's testimony implicated the president. "Archer talked about the 'big guy' and how Hunter Biden always said, 'We need to talk to my guy,'" Biggs told reporters.

Persons: Devon Archer, Hunter Biden, Kevin Wurm WASHINGTON, Joe Biden's, Monday, Biden, Dan Goldman, Archer, Barack Obama, Goldman, Jim Jordan, Joe Biden, Andy Biggs, Biggs, niceties, Hunter, Burisma, Trump, Lev Parnas, Rudy Giuliani, Biden's, Kevin McCarthy, David Morgan, Scott Malone, Lisa Shumaker, Rosalba O'Brien Organizations: Hunter, O'Neill, REUTERS, Republican, Democratic, U.S . House, Republicans, Trump, Revenue, U.S . Justice Department, Justice Department, FBI, IRS, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, Ukraine, Burisma, Pennsylvania

The source also reiterated that Archer provided no evidence connecting President Joe Biden to any of his son’s foreign business dealings. Goldman said Archer told the panel that Hunter Biden did put his father on speaker phone in the presence of business partners, but that business was never discussed. Devon Archer, a former business associate of Hunter Biden, arrives for closed-door testimony at the O'Neill House Office Building on July 31, 2023 in Washington, DC. Comer then accused Joe Biden of lying about his family’s business dealings and his own involvement – pledging that his panel will continue to investigate. In recent weeks, he delivered his most explicit threat yet to Biden, saying House Republicans’ investigations into the Biden family’s business deals appear to be rising to the level of an impeachment inquiry.

Persons: Devon Archer, Hunter Biden, Archer, Joe Biden, Matthew L, Schwartz, Boies Schiller Flexner, ” Schwartz, “ Mr, Dan Goldman, Goldman, Joe Biden’s, ” Goldman, Biden’s, “, ” Hunter, Drew Angerer, James Comer, Hunter Biden’s, ” Comer, Comer, –, Biden, Ian Sams, Kevin McCarthy, McCarthy, Donald Trump, McCarthy –, Newt Gingrich Organizations: CNN, Republican, Democrats, ”, Democrat, House Republicans, O'Neill, Getty, “, Republicans, House Democrats, Biden, Department, GOP, Congressional, Fox News Locations: Washington, Washington ,, United States

☆ House Democrats shelve effort to censure George Santos — for now
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

House Democrats are punting an effort to force a vote on censuring Rep. George Santos. It could now be weeks before that happens — lawmakers won't return after this week until September 12. The Democratic trio — which also includes Rep. Robert Garcia of California and Rep. Dan Goldman of New York — had pitched their effort as a backstop against an ongoing House Ethics Committee inquiry into Santos' misdeeds. If the censure effort eventually succeeds, Santos would become the 26th member of Congress in American history to be formally censured by the House. Those other censure efforts include:But unlike those efforts, the Santos censure effort enjoys bipartisan support, and would likely pass when it's eventually brought to the floor.

Persons: George Santos, That's, —, Ritchie Torres, Torres, Robert Garcia of, Dan Goldman, New York —, Santos, Garcia, New York Republicans —, Nick LaLota, Axios, Kevin McCarthy, Adam Schiff of, it's Organizations: censuring Rep, Service, Republicans, Democratic, New York Republican, New, Robert Garcia of California, New York Republicans, Democrats, Democratic Rep, Adam Schiff of California, Trump Locations: Wall, Silicon, New York, Washington, masse, Santos, Russia

☆ Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has some fans on Capitol Hill — they just happen to be Republicans
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-13 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

RFK Jr. might be running for President as a Democrat, but he has some fans among GOP lawmakers. Sen. Ron Johnson told Insider he hopes Kennedy "gains traction and wins the nomination." House Republicans have invited Kennedy to testify next week, and some Democrats say it's a political ploy. "He's displayed extraordinary political courage," said Johnson, recounting Kennedy's own narrative about how he took up anti-vaccine advocacy. Johnson's liking for Kennedy goes beyond just COVID and vaccines — he's on a similar wavelength with other aspects of Kennedy's conspiratorial worldview as well.

Persons: Sen, Ron Johnson, Kennedy, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Johnson, It's, he's, Bobby, He's, John F, York Sen, Trump, Joe Biden's, Jack Dorsey, David Sacks, Biden, it's, That's, Jim Banks, Ted Cruz, Thomas Massie of, I'd, Massie, Jim Jordan, Tom Williams, Jordan, Donald Trump's, Dennis Kucinich, who's, Kucinich, Dan Goldman, Goldman Organizations: RFK Jr, GOP, Republicans, Service, Democratic, Tea Party, Republican, JFK, CIA, Biden, Ukraine, Twitter, Capitol, Kennedy Democrats, Democrat Party, Jim Banks of Indiana, Federal Government, FBI, Big Tech, Inc, Getty, Center, Children's Health Defense, Democrat Locations: Wall, Silicon, Kennedy's, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, York, Ted Cruz of Texas, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Ohio, New York

☆ Democratic lawmakers seek Supreme Court investigation into Clarence Thomas
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( Jonathan Allen | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, left, talks to Chief Justice John Roberts during the formal group photograph at the Supreme Court in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. A group of 18 House Democrats wrote a letter to Chief Justice John Roberts Tuesday urging him to establish an independent investigative arm within the Supreme Court — and pressing for that office to probe Justice Clarence Thomas' relationship with a wealthy GOP donor. The Goldman letter recommends the establishment within the court of an "independent investigative body" that can provide transparency and accountability by probing "alleged ethical improprieties." After the Thomas story broke in April, Roberts declined Senate Judiciary Chairman Richard Durbin's request for him to appear before the panel to discuss Supreme Court ethics. Roberts is under no obligation to respond to the Goldman letter, much less create new institutions within the court.

Persons: Clarence Thomas, John Roberts, Dan Goldman, Roberts, ProPublica, Thomas, Harlan Crow's, Samuel Alito, Paul Singer, Neil Gorsuch, Greenberg Traurig, Goldman, Alito, Mitch McConnell, Justice Thomas, Richard Durbin's Organizations: Democrats, Rep, NBC, GOP, Politico, Democratic, Republican Locations: Washington , DC, Alaska, Ky

☆ House Speaker Kevin McCarthy backs push by MTG and Elise Stefanik to 'expunge' the impeachments of Trump
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-24 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Speaker McCarthy is backing a GOP-led push to "expunge" the impeachments of former President Trump. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Elise Stefanik have introduced resolutions to absolve Trump. Legal scholar Jonathan Turley told Reuters that the Constitution doesn't list provisions for expunging impeachments. McCarthy said that the 2019 impeachment was "was not based on true facts" while adding that the 2021 vote was taken "on the basis of no due process." But the speaker later remarked that the resolutions introduced by Greene and Stefanik would need to proceed through the committee process.

Persons: McCarthy, Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Elise Stefanik, Jonathan Turley, —, Kevin McCarthy, Donald Trump, Greene, Stefanik, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Dan Goldman, it's, Turley Organizations: GOP, Reps, Legal, Reuters, impeachments, Service, Trump, California Republican, Capitol, Democratic, Gov, George Washington University Law School Locations: Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, New York, Florida, South Carolina, Greene

☆ US House Republicans seek to expunge Trump impeachments
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-23 | by ( David Morgan | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Trump was just the third U.S. president to be impeached by the House and is the only one in U.S. history to have been impeached twice. Georgetown University Law Professor Jonathan Turley, whose expert advice Republicans sometimes seek, noted that the U.S. Constitution contains no provision for expunging impeachments. Greene's two-page resolution would expunge the 2019 impeachment, saying he was "wrongfully accused of misconduct." That won't stop the Republicans from doing it, and it's just further placating Donald Trump," said Representative Dan Goldman, who was lead Democratic counsel in the 2019 impeachment. On Wednesday, House Republicans censured Democratic Representative Adam Schiff over his leading role in the 2019 Trump impeachment.

Persons: Elise Stefanik, Sarah Silbiger, Donald Trump's staunchest, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Trump, Jonathan Turley, Turley, expungement, it's, Donald Trump, Dan Goldman, Greene, Trump's, Joe Biden, Christopher Wray, Adam Schiff, Steve Scalise, Schiff, Lauren Boebert, David Morgan, Scott Malone, Daniel Wallis Organizations: GOP, Caucus, U.S, Capitol, Washington , D.C, REUTERS, WASHINGTON, Congress, Representatives Republican, Republicans, Democratic, Georgetown University, U.S . Constitution, Democrats, U.S . Capitol, Biden, Thomson Locations: Washington ,, Ukraine, U.S ., New York, U.S

☆ House Democrats press Walmart, Costco, Kroger to sell abortion pill mifepristone
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-15 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In this photo illustration, packages of Mifepristone tablets are displayed at a family planning clinic on April 13, 2023 in Rockville, Maryland. House Democrats on Thursday called on Walmart, Costco , Kroger , Safeway and Health Mart to publicly commit to sell the prescription abortion pill mifepristone at their retail pharmacies. Goldman and Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., sent a letter asking the companies' CEOs to confirm by June 23 whether their pharmacies will get certified to sell the abortion pill. Democratic governors and senators asked the companies in March whether their pharmacies will get certified to dispense the medication. The largest retail pharmacies in the U.S. have found themselves increasingly caught in the middle of the national battle over abortion access, which was set in motion by the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last June.

Persons: Dan Goldman, Goldman, Judy Chu, Roe, Wade Organizations: House Democrats, Walmart, Costco, Kroger, Safeway, Health Mart, Drug Administration, FDA, Democratic, U.S, U.S . Constitution Locations: Rockville , Maryland, U.S, U.S .

☆ Reactions to the indictment of Donald Trump
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

June 8 (Reuters) - Here are reactions after former President Donald Trump said he has been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice, apparently for mishandling sensitive government documents. "We are blessed with a legal system that is designed to vindicate the robust rights of all defendants, and just like any other criminal defendant, Donald Trump has long-standing constitutional rights to a trial by jury, to confront his accusers, and to legal counsel." TESLA CEO ELON MUSK: "There does seem to be far higher interest in pursuing Trump compared to other people in politics. VIVEK RAMASWAMY, CANDIDATE FOR REPUBLICAN NOMINATION:"It would be much easier for me to win this election if Trump weren’t in the race, but I stand for principles over politics. I commit to pardon Trump promptly on January 20, 2025, and to restore the rule of law in our country."

Persons: Donald Trump, KEVIN MCCARTHY, DAN GOLDMAN, TESLA, ELON, Trump, ASA HUTCHINSON, Donald Trump's, VIVEK RAMASWAMY, Daniel Wallis Organizations: U.S . Department of Justice, ASA, Republican Party, Thomson Locations: United States of America, Lincoln

☆ House Republicans have successfully quashed an effort to hold a vote on expelling George Santos — for now.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

House Republicans successfully quashed an effort to hold a vote on expelling George Santos. But Republicans moved to refer it to the House Ethics Committee, effectively tabling it for now. Even House Republicans from New York — some of the strongest intraparty critics of Santos — voted for the referral resolution. There's also the political reality that McCarthy can ill afford to lose a reliable vote: Republicans hold the chamber by a four-vote margin, and McCarthy's grasp of the speaker's gavel depended on Santos in January. In the meantime, the criminally charged congressman will continue to serve as a loyal vote for Republicans.

Greene told CNN on Thursday she was “surprised and angered” over the incident and said she already spoke to McCarthy. “He agreed with me,” Greene said, indicating the speaker believed she shouldn’t have silenced. Greene told CNN later Thursday that she and Chairman Green had a chance to talk but that they disagreed about what happened at Wednesday’s committee meeting. Identifying or calling someone a liar is unacceptable in this committee and I make the ruling that we strike those words,” said Green, a Tennessee Republican. But the sooner we can get back to kind of civility amongst colleagues, the better for everybody,” he told CNN.

Despite SVB's demise knocking the value of banks globally, particularly European lender Credit Suisse, U.N. climate envoy Mark Carney said he, too, did not expect a "material" impact on climate tech funding. "At a minimum, this will likely drive continued tightening of investments and a push to have their portfolio companies cut (cash) burn," it said in a note. Mona Dajani, partner at law firm Shearman and Sterling, said most of her clean energy clients either banked with SVB or faced some other impact from its troubles. SVB "cultivated a reputation as being very friendly to clean energy... they were willing to underwrite more risk," she said. "Not all the companies are going to make it and now that’s happening to climate companies."

☆ SEC Chair Gensler says 'Scope 3' emissions disclosures aren't 'well developed,' hinting they could be scaled back in climate rule
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-06 | by ( Chelsey Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler, testifies before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee during an oversight hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, September 15, 2022. WASHINGTON — SEC Chair Gary Gensler hinted again Monday that the agency was considering scaling back its emissions disclosure rule. The SEC received a record 15,000 or so comments on the rule, "more than we've gotten on any other role in the history of our commission," Gensler said. Gensler has previously said the agency was considering making "adjustments" to the rule, given the volume of public comments. But a group of Democratic lawmakers are pressing Gensler not to drop Scope 3 disclosures from the final rule.

☆ The House Ethics Committee is officially investigating George Santos for his campaign activity, financial disclosures, and a sexual misconduct allegation
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-02 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The House Ethics Committee has officially launched an investigation into scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos. But the evenly-divided committee doesn't have a history of taking strong action against wrongdoing. "The Committee notes that the mere fact of establishing an Investigative Subcommittee does not itself indicate that any violation has occurred," read a statement from the committee. Additionally, the committee has historically been subject to the whims of party leadership, which has so far stopped short of taking harsh action against Santos. George Santos (@RepSantosNY03) March 2, 2023

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