All articles tagged with #rules committee
House Republicans faced internal conflict over how to handle Epstein-related legislation, ultimately choosing to delay action to allow the White House time to release information, a move that drew criticism from Democrats and some within their own ranks, while also involving discussions with Trump.
The House of Representatives has been paralyzed for the second week over the issue of releasing Jeffrey Epstein files, with the GOP-led Rules Committee halting proceedings to oppose Democrats' efforts to force a vote on the matter, leading to a prolonged recess and no votes on key legislation this week.
House Republicans canceled several votes this week due to internal disputes over Jeffrey Epstein, leading to a standstill in the Rules Committee and delaying key legislation, including bills on immigration and water permits, as Democrats push for transparency on Epstein materials amid ongoing political tensions.
House Republicans canceled several votes this week due to internal disputes over Jeffrey Epstein-related materials, leading to a recess and delaying key legislation, with Democrats pushing for transparency and Republicans citing legal proceedings and political conflicts.
The NCAA Football Rules Committee has proposed modernizing college football rules for 2024, aligning the sport more closely with the NFL. The recommended changes include allowing helmet communications, in-game tablet use, and a two-minute timeout, pending approval by the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel. Other proposed measures involve warnings and penalties for uniform violations, expanded tablet usage, and the implementation of 15-yard horse-collar tackle penalties within the tackle box. These changes aim to simplify timing rules, reduce the need for intricate play signaling, and align college football with professional standards.
The Texas Senate is set to hear from a seven-senator committee that was directed to create the rules to govern the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton's legal team has urged the committee to recommend rules that would allow the Senate to toss out the House-approved articles of impeachment, calling the procedure a "kangaroo court" because Paxton was not given the opportunity to defend himself. The House managers have sent the Senate committee 17 examples of rules that were used in past impeachment trials in Texas, including a recusal rule. Paxton's permanent removal from office would require a two-thirds vote in the Senate.
The impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has moved to the state Senate, where a two-thirds majority is required to remove him from office. The Senate plans to consider impeachment rules on June 20 and start the trial by Aug. 28. Potential conflicts of interest abound, including the fact that Paxton's wife is a senator and a colleague is implicated in the allegations against him. The Senate is also tasked with setting rules for the trial, which could be key to the outcome.
The Commander Rules Committee is drafting a new philosophy document for the popular MTG format, with three foundational principles: social, creative, and stable. The committee aims to keep Commander open and enjoyable for all players, accommodating both competitive and battlecruiser gameplay. The article triggered a discussion among players about the format's health and what it should be. The committee invites player feedback on their Discord server.