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Two Democrats Joined Republicans In a Vote. Party Leaders Are Up In Arms.

Two Democrats came to House Speaker Mike Johnson's rescue with a procedural vote that allowed the House to keep functioning and angered fellow Democrats.

International Business Times

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Rep. Aisha Wahab, D-Calif., poses with Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., in the Capitol on Wednesday during her ceremonial swearing in. The California Democrat won the special election on Aug. 18 to replace former Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned on April 14, in the state’s 14th District. She is the first…

Roll Call

Democratic party infighting engulfs center-right over House rules vote

While leaders focused on Hasan Piker, two of the party’s more conservative members salvaged a GOP measure that was poised to fail

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Scott Bessent rips into supporters of socialism in the US as ‘underachievers’ who are ‘jealous’ of hard-working Americans

The crusade against democratic socialists continues.

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Rule for debate on mining, whales, socialism measures squeaks by

House GOP leaders on Tuesday narrowly gathered enough support to adopt a rule allowing their side’s bills to come to the floor, after concerns related to a stopgap spending bill to keep the government funded through the midterm elections nearly derailed the procedural resolution. After resounding passage of the stopgap…

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‘Dangerous power grab’: top Democrats decry USPS system that could thwart mail-in voting – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Trump’s AI ‘attack’ on Kharg Island should worry Congress. Mike Johnson won’t allow that

ANALYSIS: The House returned from recess Monday. But, writes Eric Garcia, the president has tied Republican members’ hands when it comes to the biggest complaints of American voters

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Battleground Republicans want the ‘Darline’ treatment and to see Trump pour resources into getting them elected

ANALYSIS: Swing state Republicans are in dire straits and are eyeing Trump’s investment in South Carolina, but it comes with a cost: Association with an unpopular president, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Socialists are changing the Democratic establishment. It won’t stop Hakeem Jeffries from being the next speaker

ANALYSIS : Jeffries is not likely to face a Matt Gaetz-style coup, Eric Garcia writes. For one reason: math

The Independent UK

Hakeem Jeffries defends his meeting with Trump envoy Jared Kushner

House minority leader is under attack from his own party for ‘affordability crisis’ meeting with president’s son-in-law

The Guardian - US

Mike Johnson says White House staff call him Trump’s ‘co-president’ as GOP chaos mounts

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The Independent UK

Mike Johnson gives himself a promotion and claims White House refers to him as ‘co-president’

Throughout his time as Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson has been caught between a rebellious caucus and an unpredictable president, a bind that only grows more complicated as midterms approach

The Independent UK

Trump Camp Braces for GOP House Defeat After Jared Kushner's Secret Meeting With Hakeem Jeffries

Jared Kushner's secret meeting with Hakeem Jeffries raises fresh questions about a possible Democratic House takeover and what it could mean for Trump's presidency.

International Business Times UK

'We took the head off the snake': US to enter 'new phase' in Iran war very soon, says US House Speaker Mike Johnson

US House Speaker Mike Johnson expects a new phase in the Iran conflict soon. He believes allied nations will provide crucial support during this next stage. Johnson stated that President Donald Trump successfully prevented Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He also noted deep mistrust towards Tehran during diplomatic negotiations.

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The Independent UK

Trump’s aide Natalie Harp, son Eric and MAGA inner circle join president and Melania for Freedom 250 Grand Prix

Natalie Harp, Trump’s executive assistant, was in the president’s spectator box along with first lady Melania Trump

The Independent UK

Clearest sign yet that Trump believes House will go Democrat? Son-in-law Jared Kushner meets with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries

Republicans appear to agree deck is stacked against them as Trump’s unpopularity grows

The Independent UK

Veteran NYT reporter has police called on her at Republican lawmaker campaign event

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The Independent UK

Police are called on New York Times reporter after she is barred from entering Republican’s event with other journalists

Kean, who had a three-month absence from Congress earlier this year, has developed a reputation for being intensely private

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The Independent UK

Florida Republicans did what Mike Johnson is too partisan to do — they showed disgraced Rep. Cory Mills the door

ANALYSIS: Cory Mills faced numerous allegations, but Johnson refused to tell him to go. Eric Garcia breaks down how Florida voters weighted ethics more heavily than the House Speaker has

The Independent UK

Too hot for Trump? President turns back on disgraced Florida congressman ahead of crucial primary

ANALYSIS: Cory Mills faces serious charges. With Trump’s support, he might survive. He doesn’t have it, Eric Garcia writes ahead of Florida’s big night

International Business Times

Florida Congressional Candidate Condemned Over Antisemitic Ad

Dan Bilzerian is challenging incumbent Republican Congressman Randy Fine in the 6th congressional district.

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump doesn’t just love billionaires, he loves multimillionaires too

US tax policy deprives the government of revenue and overwhelmingly serves the interests of the rich

International Business Times

Government Shutdown Odds Just Dropped: Bitcoin Traders Are Reading It Wrong

The House passed a stopgap funding bill 220-205 on July 21, shoving the government's spending deadline from September 30 to December 4 and conveniently clear of the midterms.

International Business Times

AI Agents Have Been Going Rogue In Different Tests. Now Democrats Want Answers From Tech CEOs.

Some House Democrats want to force AI CEOs to testify before Congress regarding the state and safety of the developing technology.

The Independent UK

Mike Johnson says Max Miller abuse allegations are ‘serious’ but won’t intervene

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