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politics2 months ago

House Faces Shutdown and Controversies Amid Power Struggles

House Speaker Mike Johnson ended an nearly eight-week government shutdown by recalling lawmakers, marking a significant shift in his leadership style, which involved shutting down the House to leverage executive power and manage legislative priorities, especially in alignment with Trump. His approach has challenged traditional norms and tested his influence as he prepares to navigate the reopening process amid ongoing political tensions.

via Yahoo|
#government-shutdown#house-of-representatives#legislative-power
law-and-justice1 year ago

Texas Supreme Court Allows Execution of Robert Roberson Despite Subpoena

The Texas Supreme Court ruled that a Texas House committee could not use a subpoena to halt the execution of Robert Roberson, convicted for the 2002 death of his daughter, Nikki. The committee sought to delay the execution to investigate the use of "junk science" in his trial, but the court found this overstepped legislative authority. Roberson's execution was temporarily paused, but the court's decision allows it to proceed. The case has sparked debate over the validity of shaken baby syndrome and legislative versus executive powers.

via Texas Public Radio|
#death-penalty#law-and-justice#legislative-power
politics1 year ago

"Gov. Evers Signs New Fair Election Maps in Wisconsin, Ending Gerrymandering"

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed new electoral maps into law, ending Wisconsin Republicans' long-held control of the state Legislature. The new maps, drawn by Evers, weaken the GOP's advantage and give Democrats a chance to compete for legislative control for the first time in over a decade. The move comes after the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the previous GOP-drawn maps as unconstitutional. Despite opposition from most Democratic lawmakers, the new maps create a more balanced distribution of Republican and Democratic-leaning districts, with a significant number of competitive districts.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|
#legislative-power#politics#redistricting