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CNN discusses the latest GOP chaos in the House and Donald Trump's mounting legal problems with political commentators and lawmakers, shedding light on the reasons behind the increasing number of House lawmakers heading for the exits.
A bipartisan group of moderate House lawmakers has introduced an emergency funding bill that combines aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan with border security policy, aiming to break the impasse over military aid for Ukraine. The bill faces opposition from both conservatives and Democrats, and it is unlikely to pass. The legislation, dubbed the “Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act,” allocates funds for defense and border security measures, including resurrecting the “Remain in Mexico” policy for one year. The bill is the latest attempt to address the ongoing debate over supplemental funding for Ukraine and border security.
House Democrats are considering using a discharge petition to force a vote on the Senate-passed $95 billion foreign aid package, which includes assistance to Ukraine and Israel. A discharge petition, a rarely successful legislative maneuver, allows a majority of House members to bring a bill to the floor, bypassing the speaker. While House Democrats already have a broadly worded discharge petition with the support of 212 active members, they still need sign-on from a handful of House Republicans to reach the 218-member threshold. The legislation notably leaves out enhanced border security measures, and House Republican leaders have fiercely criticized the bill for failing to address the U.S.-Mexico border.
Bipartisan House lawmakers are in the final stages of negotiating a bill that would provide military aid and address border security issues. The legislation aims to address the needs of both parties and is expected to be finalized soon.
Ohio GOP Rep. David Joyce expressed concern about House lawmakers clashing with former President Donald Trump as he continues to dominate the Republican primary field and ahead of the 2024 election. Joyce's comment came in response to a question about whether lawmakers are worried about Trump's influence. This follows former Rep. Liz Cheney's mention of a House lawmaker referring to Trump as "orange Jesus" in her new book.
Democratic Rep. Anna Eshoo of California and Republican Rep. Bill Johnson of Ohio have announced that they will not seek reelection in 2024, adding to the growing number of members of Congress who are choosing to leave. Eshoo, who has served for over 30 years, represents California's 16th Congressional District and is a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Johnson, who has accepted an offer to lead Youngstown State University, will continue serving in the House for several more months.
Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush were the only two House lawmakers who voted against a resolution expressing support for National Police Week.