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Six House Democrats Join Republicans to Block Use of Public Lands for Migrant Camps

Six House Democrats have crossed the aisle and joined Republicans to pass a bill blocking federal lands from being used for migrant camps. The legislation, which blocks all public lands, including national parks, from housing illegal immigrants, passed by a vote of 224 to 203. The bill was proposed by…

Rep George Santos Expelled from U.S Congress

Embattled Rep. George Santos (R-NY) has just been expelled from Congress. The ouster passed by a vote of 311 to 114, with 105 Republicans joining 206 Democrats in the affirmative. The House has finally expelled Rep. George Santos (R-NY) from Congress after two previous attempts failed. The move came amid…

House Democrat Introduces Privileged Resolution to Expel George Santos from Congress

A House Democrat has introduced a privileged resolution to expel doomed Rep. George Santos (R-NY) from Congress. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) noticed a privileged resolution during a Tuesday floor speech. Democrat Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) is also leading the resolution with Garcia. WATCH: https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1729580011282174110 Because it is a privileged item,…

Almost a Dozen House Democrats Are Not Seeking Re-Election in 2024

Several House Democrats have announced that they won't be seeking re-election in 2024 and will vacate their seats. According to a report from the Washington Examiner, over a dozen members of the U.S. House of Representatives, mostly Democrats, are not seeking re-election next year. The Examiner reports that, so far, fifteen "House…

Democrat Rep Makes Surprise Announcement, Will Retire Congress and Not Seek Re-Election in 2024

Another member of Congress has shocked their colleagues and constituents with a surprise announcement that they will soon retire. Democrat Rep. Tony Cardenas (D-CA) has revealed that he will not seek re-election to another term in 2024. According to the Washington Examiner, however, Cardenas seemed to indicate that he is…

Kevin McCarthy Claims Matt Gaetz May Be Expelled from Congress

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has claimed that his nemesis Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) may end up being expelled from Congress. According to the New York Post, McCarthy made the suggestion during an appearance on Fox News's "Sunday Morning Futures" over the weekend. "I think once that Ethics complaint…

Adam Kinzinger Accuses Ex-Speaker McCarthy of ‘Trying to Intimidate Me Physically’

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) has accused Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) of "physically" trying to "intimidate" him. According to Kinzinger, former Speaker McCarthy "shoulder-checked" him "twice." It was reported this week that McCarthy elbowed or shoved Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN). The alleged incident occurred after the House had voted to…

McCarthy Uncertain about Future in House after Losing Speakership: ‘Going to Look at All Options’

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has expressed uncertainty about his future in the House of Representatives, revealing that he's going to take the holidays and "look at all options." McCarthy suggested that he's considering leaving Congress after being ousted as House speaker last month. In a recent interview, the California…

House Republicans Move to Expel George Santos from Congress

A group of House Republicans is moving to expel controversial GOP Rep. George Santos (R-NY) from Congress. Late Thursday, Republicans from New York officially filed a privileged resolution to expel Santos. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY). D’Esposito's resolution was co-sponsored by fellow New York Republican Reps.…

Mike Johnson Elected Speaker of the House

Republican Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) has just been elected the next speaker of the House in a floor vote. The House of Representatives chose Johnson in a floor vote to serve as speaker on Wednesday. The election of Johnson comes after the historic ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from…