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politics1 year ago

"Senate Advances Ukraine Aid Bill Despite GOP Division and Trump's Criticism"

A bipartisan coalition of Republican senators, despite pressure from former President Donald J. Trump and right-wing allies, has broken with the party to back a $95 billion foreign aid package, including $60.1 billion to help Ukraine fend off a Russian invasion. The coalition's support has helped advance the legislation through the Senate, with more than a third of Republicans casting multiple votes to keep the aid bill moving forward, despite opposition from the bulk of G.O.P. senators, Republican leaders in the House, and Trump.

via The New York Times|
#bipartisan-coalition#foreign-aid#politics
politics2 years ago

"House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Daunting Choices with GOP's Narrow Majority"

New GOP Speaker Mike Johnson faces the challenge of leading a House majority in name only, as he struggles to unite his unruly right flank and relies on Democrats for governing basics. He must decide whether to corral conservatives or continue reaching out to Democrats for bipartisan cooperation. Johnson, a staunch conservative aligned with Trump, faces pressure from hard-line Republicans and the looming threat of a government shutdown. With a slim majority, Johnson's leadership is being tested as he navigates critical issues such as government spending, border security, and foreign policy, while trying to maintain his position amidst internal and external pressures.

via ABC News|
#bipartisan-coalition#gop#government-shutdown
politics2 years ago

"Challenges Ahead: GOP Speaker Mike Johnson's Struggle with House Majority"

GOP Speaker Mike Johnson, facing a slim House majority and an unruly right flank, is relying on Democrats for governing, prompting fears and frustrations among hard-line Republicans. Johnson, a staunch conservative aligned with Trump, is navigating challenges on government spending, border security, and foreign policy, while seeking to corral his party's factions and maintain his speakership. With a looming shutdown threat and contentious issues ahead, Johnson's leadership and ability to navigate bipartisan cooperation are being closely scrutinized.

via The Associated Press|
#bipartisan-coalition#gop#government-shutdown
politics2 years ago

Lawmakers Unite to Combat Antisemitism on College Campuses

A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers is supporting the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which aims to address and combat antisemitism on college campuses. The bill would require the Department of Education to consider antisemitism while enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws and use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition of antisemitism. The legislation comes in response to recent antisemitic demonstrations at universities and the rise of antisemitism in the wake of the Hamas terror attacks against Israel. The bill has support from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, who believe that hate crimes involving antisemitism should be treated as vigorously as other forms of discrimination. The Anti-Defamation League has recorded over a hundred antisemitic incidents across the U.S. since the October 7 attack by Hamas.

via Fox News|
#antisemitism#bipartisan-coalition#college-campuses
politics2 years ago

"House GOP Nominates Jim Jordan for Speaker, Vote Set for Tuesday"

The House is expected to vote on Tuesday to elect a new speaker, following the ousting of Rep. Kevin McCarthy on October 3. Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Rep. Jim Jordan were initially nominated by Republicans, but Scalise withdrew his name from consideration. Jordan currently lacks enough support from the full House, and Democrats are advising their caucus to vote for Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Rep. Mike Turner believes Jordan could secure the necessary votes, but if Republicans cannot rally behind a candidate, a deal may have to be made with Democrats.

via CBS News|
#bipartisan-coalition#democrats#house-speaker
cryptocurrency2 years ago

US Senators Rally Behind Elizabeth Warren's Crypto Bill as Digital Dollar Debate Intensifies

Nine US Senators, including Gary Peters and Dick Durbin, have publicly backed Senator Elizabeth Warren's Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act, which aims to crack down on the illicit use of cryptocurrencies. The bill seeks to extend Bank Secrecy Act responsibilities, establish compliance examinations, and address the "crypto tax gap." Warren's expanding bipartisan coalition demonstrates Congress's readiness to take action on regulating cryptocurrencies.

via Cointelegraph|
#bipartisan-coalition#cryptocurrency#cryptocurrency-regulation
politics2 years ago

Bipartisan Effort to Overturn Anti-Fossil Fuel Measure in Biden's Climate Plan

A bipartisan coalition in the House has introduced the Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act, aimed at reversing a provision in President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that targets oil and gas producers. The legislation, authored by Reps. Mike Carey (R-Ohio) and Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas), seeks to ensure that the oil and gas industry receives the same tax benefits as other capital-intensive industries. The provision in the IRA prevents oil and gas companies from receiving tax deductions on intangible drilling costs (IDC), resulting in higher taxes for the industry. The bill represents a bipartisan effort to address the issue and could potentially be included in a broader tax package.

via Fox News|
#bipartisan-coalition#climate-package#democrats
politics2 years ago

House Rejects Rep. Gaetz's Proposal to Withdraw US Troops from Somalia

A measure to withdraw most U.S. troops from Somalia is expected to garner support from far-right Republicans and members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus when it comes up for a scheduled vote on Thursday. The alliance is the latest sign of an emerging bipartisan anti-war coalition in the House of Representatives that has found common ground on measures to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria and end U.S. military support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen. The measure was voted down on Thursday, with 102 votes in favor and 321 against. Only 50 Democrats and 52 Republicans supported pulling U.S. troops out of Somalia.

via The Intercept|
#bipartisan-coalition#counterterrorism#politics