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Former special counsel Jack Smith has requested a public hearing before the House Judiciary Committee to defend his investigation into Donald Trump amid GOP accusations of misconduct, aiming to clarify his actions and allow the public to hear his testimony directly.
House Republicans narrowly rejected Democratic efforts to limit Trump's military actions against suspected drug smuggling boats and Venezuela, with votes emphasizing GOP unity and concerns over presidential authority and escalation in Latin America.
House Republicans are divided over extending expiring Obamacare subsidies, with some moderates refusing to withdraw discharge petitions for a floor vote, while GOP leadership attempts to negotiate amendments and pass a health care bill amid internal disagreements and upcoming votes.
Michigan House Republicans unilaterally canceled approximately $644 million in previously approved state funding for various projects, including a fire truck for Hamtramck, without prior notice to the affected groups, leading to bipartisan criticism and efforts to restore the funds. The cuts have sparked controversy over transparency, trust, and the impact on local services and projects.
Rank-and-file lawmakers in Congress are making last-minute efforts to extend Obamacare subsidies before they expire, with divisions between House moderates and conservatives, and a bipartisan Senate group working on a potential two-year extension, but the December 31 deadline is unlikely to be met.
House Republicans are debating a vote on a health care package that does not include extending Obamacare subsidies, risking a spike in insurance costs, with moderate Republicans pushing for a two-year extension amid internal party disagreements and upcoming midterm elections.
Elise Stefanik publicly criticizes House Speaker Mike Johnson over internal disagreements within the GOP, highlighting ongoing tensions and dissent among Republican members regarding legislative strategies and leadership authority.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence that the House will pass the Senate's funding package to end the government shutdown, with some Republican support, as lawmakers prepare to return to Washington after over 50 days.
House Speaker Mike Johnson indicated he would allow a bipartisan bill to force the full release of Jeffrey Epstein files to come to a floor vote once the House reaches 218 signatures on a discharge petition, amidst ongoing investigations and political maneuvering, with Johnson emphasizing the importance of transparency and justice.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is working to reassure his party about his strategy of keeping the House out of session until Senate Democrats agree to end the government shutdown, amid concerns from some Republicans about the political optics and the ongoing shutdown affecting military pay, federal workers, and investigations like the Epstein case. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are pushing to pass legislation to fund military and federal employees, and discussions continue on broader government funding and policy issues, with bipartisan efforts hampered by the shutdown.
House Republican leaders released a 91-page stopgap measure to fund the government through Nov. 20 and enhance lawmaker security, but it faces challenges in gaining bipartisan support and passing through the Senate, with some GOP members already indicating opposition.
House GOP leaders proposed a short-term funding bill to keep the government operational until November 21, amid ongoing disagreements with Democrats over policy issues and funding levels, with concerns about a potential government shutdown and additional security measures following recent threats.
The article discusses recent political developments including a special election victory in Virginia that could narrow the House GOP majority, efforts to force transparency on Jeffrey Epstein files, support for an offshore wind project in Virginia, and various legislative and administrative updates in Congress and federal agencies.
House Republicans are considering a short-term funding extension to avoid a government shutdown by September 30, with key figures like Rep. Andy Harris and Appropriations Chair Tom Cole supporting a temporary stopgap, while negotiations continue on longer-term solutions and bipartisan deals, including funding for health subsidies.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans face increasing pressure to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, with upcoming votes on releasing related documents and survivor testimonies, amid internal divisions and calls for greater transparency.