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politics2 years ago

"House Republicans Seek to Discipline Conservative Rebels Amid Global Tensions and Political Turmoil"

Tensions erupt in the House as some Republicans seek to punish conservative members of the House Freedom Caucus for disrupting the GOP leaders' agenda. Rep. Max Miller called for disciplinary action, including removing committee assignments and cutting off campaign fundraising access. The ultraconservative lawmakers have been a roadblock to spending agreements and other urgent legislation, leading to frustration among their fellow GOP members. The tensions have intensified as conservatives air their grievances over the latest government spending battle, with some calling for disruptive members to face consequences and urging them to work together with the majority of the conference.

via USA TODAY|
#conservative-lawmakers#government-spending#house-freedom-caucus
politics2 years ago

GOP Infighting Threatens Government Shutdown

Speaker Mike Johnson is facing pressure from ultraconservative House Republicans to back out of a spending agreement with Democrats to avert a government shutdown. The right-wing faction is unhappy with the deal and is pushing for lower spending levels, risking the government's funding. Johnson's potential renegotiation has caused division within the GOP, with some warning against reneging on the deal while others show little concern for the Senate or White House's opinion. The possibility of Johnson abandoning the original deal has drawn criticism from House Democrats, who accuse the hard-right lawmakers of not wanting to govern.

via USA TODAY|
#conservative-lawmakers#government-shutdown#house-republicans
lgbtq-rights2 years ago

THE WAR ON DRAGS

Conservative lawmakers in the US are targeting drag queens with over 50 bills across the country, with some states passing laws that ban minors from seeing drag performances. Advocates for the LGBTQ+ community say these bills are less about protecting children and more about restricting the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. The backlash against drag queens began with complaints over drag queen story hours in public libraries, but its roots can be found in ongoing debates over transgender rights. Despite the current backlash, drag queens have been an integral part of pop culture for centuries.

via The Boston Globe|
#conservative-lawmakers#drag-queens#first-amendment
politics2 years ago

Mixed Reactions to Recent Debt Ceiling Agreement

The debt ceiling agreement reached by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is receiving mixed reviews. Some conservative lawmakers are criticizing the deal as not doing enough to tackle the nation’s debt, while some Democrats dislike the spending freeze on non-defense programs and work requirements being extended to more food stamp recipients. However, major business groups are urging Congress to quickly pass the bill to avoid a default that could roil the global economy. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget sees the agreement as a step in the right direction towards deficit reduction. Final text of the agreement is expected Sunday.

via The Associated Press|
#bipartisan-agreement#business-groups#conservative-lawmakers
politics2 years ago

The ongoing battle for transgender rights and healthcare in the US.

Conservative lawmakers in the US are pushing to restrict transgender rights, including access to gender-affirming medical care, while Democratic-controlled states are moving to protect such rights. The battle is playing out in legislatures and courts across the country, with some states passing laws to ban gender-affirming care for minors and others signing protections into law. The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit challenging Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, while governors in at least nine states have signed laws protecting access to gender-affirming care. The push to restrict transgender rights has also led to legislation targeting drag shows in several states.

via The Associated Press|
#conservative-lawmakers#democratic-states#gender-affirming-care