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politics7 months ago

South Carolina Rep. RJ May Arrested on Federal Charges

Rep. RJ May, a South Carolina legislator and founding member of the House Freedom Caucus, was booked into Lexington County jail on pre-trial federal charges related to seized electronic devices, though no specific charges have been publicly disclosed. The investigation, which began last summer, involved the seizure of multiple electronic items, and May's current legal representation is unclear. Despite legal troubles, May was re-elected in 2024, but if charged with a felony, he faces suspension from the House.

via SC Daily Gazette|
#arrest#federal-investigation#house-freedom-caucus
politics1 year ago

"Johnson Faces GOP Pressure on Ukraine Aid Amid Israel-Iran Tensions"

Speaker Mike Johnson is moving forward with plans to put a series of foreign aid bills, including funding for Ukraine, on the floor despite facing pressure from hardliners within his party, including calls for a border security measure to be included in the aid package. The intense pressure on Johnson, including a motion to vacate his speakership, highlights the challenges he faces in navigating the razor-thin margin of control in the House.

via CNN|
#border-security#foreign-aid#house-freedom-caucus
politics1 year ago

"Second GOP Lawmaker Joins Effort to Oust Speaker Mike Johnson Amid Backlash"

Rep. Thomas Massie, a member of the House Rules Committee, has announced his support for a resolution to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his position, citing concerns over Johnson's handling of foreign aid for Ukraine, government funding, and a controversial spying tool. Johnson has stated that he will not resign and is focused on doing his job, but the GOP majority is at risk if two more Republicans defect. Some Democrats have indicated they would vote to save Johnson to prevent chaos in the House. The conservative rebellion comes as Johnson attempts to move stalled foreign aid for U.S. allies through the House, while far-right members demand a focus on border security.

via NBC News|
#house-freedom-caucus#marjorie-taylor-greene#politics
politics1 year ago

"Republican Infighting: Mike Johnson's Defeat and GOP Dysfunction Over Government Spying Bill"

Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson faced a defeat as his party revolted against a vote on reforms to the US's domestic surveillance system (FISA), with the House Freedom Caucus leading a rebellion over concerns that the proposed reforms would not require FBI agents to obtain a warrant to access Americans' communications. President Trump's support for tighter reforms is thought to have contributed to the vote's failure. The FBI has warned against the requirement of a warrant, stating that it would hinder their ability to address fast-moving threats.

via The Independent|
#fbi#fisa#house-freedom-caucus
politics1 year ago

"Biden Urges Union Labor to Rebuild Collapsed Baltimore Bridge Amid Calls for Congressional Action"

President Biden pledges federal funding for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore and insists on using union labor and American steel, potentially sparking a funding dispute with the conservative House Freedom Caucus. The caucus has outlined conditions for federal funding, including waiving environmental and union wage regulations, and seeking compensation from foreign shipping companies responsible for the damage. Additionally, they are pushing for the lifting of the administration's pause on building new liquefied natural gas export terminals before considering funding for the bridge reconstruction.

via NPR|
#baltimore#francis-scott-key-bridge#house-freedom-caucus
politics1 year ago

"House Freedom Caucus Outlines Demands for Baltimore Bridge Funding Amid Tensions and Emergency Summit"

The House Freedom Caucus has outlined conditions for considering funding to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, demanding that it be fully offset and that the Biden administration lift its pause on natural gas export project approvals. President Biden has expressed his intention for the federal government to cover the entire cost of reconstruction, while the administration seeks a 100 percent federal cost share from Congress. Some conservatives oppose this, arguing that the company owning the cargo ship should bear the cost. It remains uncertain when Congress will address the funding request, as other legislative priorities loom.

via The Hill|
#baltimore-bridge-funding#biden-administration#congress
politics1 year ago

"House Freedom Caucus Pushes for Limits on Federal Funding for Baltimore Bridge Rebuild"

The House Freedom Caucus is demanding that any federal funds allocated to rebuild Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge be offset by cuts elsewhere and narrowly aimed at structural repairs, while also pushing for the Biden administration to lift its pause on new export permits for liquefied natural gas. The group's opposition may not have much impact as a funding package is expected to receive wide bipartisan support in the House and Senate, with House Rules Committee Chairman Tom Cole anticipating that the funds would need to target more than just reconstruction due to potential damages relating to the interruption of traffic at the port.

via Fox News|
#baltimore#bridge-collapse#federal-funding
politics1 year ago

"House Freedom Caucus Strikes Blow Against Speaker Johnson Over Spending Bill"

The House Freedom Caucus, a group of ultraconservative lawmakers, suffered a decisive defeat when the House passed a $1.2 trillion spending package, revealing the limits of their political brinksmanship. Their attempts to pressure leadership to cave to their demands failed, and their influence is waning as House Speaker Mike Johnson becomes more decisive and willing to ignore their noise. Despite some occasional successes, the caucus's refusal to compromise has led to more bipartisanship, and their power is shrinking, much to the satisfaction of Democrats.

via USA TODAY|
#government-spending-bill#house-freedom-caucus#house-speaker-mike-johnson
politics1 year ago

"Conservative Push to Oust Speaker Johnson Over Funding Bill Vote"

House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good did not confirm whether he would support an effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson after the House passed a $1.2 trillion federal funding bill, with firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene introducing a motion to vacate, accusing Johnson of betraying the House GOP conference. Good criticized the spending bill and expressed dissatisfaction with Johnson's performance, while both Republican and Democratic negotiators claimed victories in the bill, leading to tensions within the GOP. The push to remove Johnson will not see any developments until lawmakers return to Washington after a two-week recess.

via Fox News|
#federal-funding-bill#house-freedom-caucus#marjorie-taylor-greene
politics1 year ago

"Barry Moore Triumphs Over Rep. Jerry Carl in Alabama House District 1 GOP Primary"

Rep. Barry Moore defeated Rep. Jerry Carl in a rare incumbent-vs.-incumbent Republican primary in Alabama, following a Supreme Court decision that forced the state to adopt redrawn congressional districts. Moore's win is seen as a victory for the House Freedom Caucus, while Carl, a member of the powerful Appropriations Committee, is more aligned with the business wing of the party. The redistricting combined large swaths of both districts into the 1st District, prompting Moore's challenge. The new map was adopted after the Supreme Court ruled that Alabama's GOP-drawn districts violated the Voting Rights Act, favoring Democrats to win the newly drawn 2nd District.

via NBC News|
#alabama#house-freedom-caucus#politics
politics1 year ago

"Blocking GOP Troublemakers: Inside the Campaign to Keep Them Out of Congress"

Prominent GOP megadonors are targeting Super Tuesday primaries in deep-red House districts to limit the influence of the hard-right House Freedom Caucus, with two super PACs quietly spending over $6 million against five Republicans. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden faces a historically deep political hole as polls show him trailing Trump in hypothetical general election matchups and with a lower job approval rating than his recent predecessors at the same point in their re-election bids.

via NBC News|
#2024-election#gop#house-freedom-caucus
politics1 year ago

"House Conservatives Consider Yearlong Spending Stopgap to Avert Shutdown"

Speaker Mike Johnson revealed a plan to prevent a government shutdown next week by proposing a vote on four separate appropriations bills and potentially needing a stopgap funding bill to buy more time. Despite this strategy, concerns about a possible shutdown persist due to Congress's tight schedule and differences in the appropriations bills. Johnson opposes a year-long stopgap bill and expressed concerns about the GOP's negotiating position with the Democratic-led Senate.

via NBC News|
#appropriations-bills#government-shutdown#house-freedom-caucus
politics1 year ago

"House Freedom Caucus Condemns Senate Border Deal as 'Dumpster Fire'"

The House Freedom Caucus strongly criticizes the Senate's border security compromise, labeling it a "dumpster fire" and urging conservative Senate members to reject it. They argue that the proposal does not go far enough to address the migrant crisis and is overshadowed by its attachment to Democrats' supplemental aid proposal. The bill's rumored authority to allow 5,000 migrants into the country per day before enforcing expulsion authority is a major point of contention, with critics asserting that the acceptable number of illegal aliens allowed into the U.S. should be zero. Both GOP hardliners and House leadership have expressed strong opposition to the bill, with some calling it a "nonstarter" and vowing not to support it.

via Fox News|
#asylum#border-security#house-freedom-caucus
politics2 years ago

"Marjorie Taylor Greene Supports GOP Challenger Amid House GOP Civil War"

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene endorsed a primary challenger against House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good, criticizing him as disloyal to Trump. Good, who recently endorsed Trump, faces backlash from MAGA circles for not doing so earlier. Greene's endorsement further distances her from the ultra-conservative group she was once part of, after being ousted last year. The primary challenger, Virginia state Sen. John McGuire, is backed by Greene in the midst of a House GOP civil war as the 2024 election stirs tensions.

via Fox News|
#2024-election#bob-good#gop-civil-war
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