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Confused about the current debate over the debt ce Confused about the current debate over the debt ceiling? Let’s dive in. • By: @saragibsonn
Thoughts??? As the debt ceiling drama continues, p Thoughts??? As the debt ceiling drama continues, people are drawing comparisons to the Trump years. Come back tomorrow for more on the debt ceiling!
BREAKING: Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) has ann BREAKING: Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in 2024, setting up a likely battle with current Senator Kirsten Sinema, a polarizing figure in the Democratic Party. • More from the New York Times: “Mr. Gallego, a 43-year-old former state lawmaker and U.S. Marine veteran, began his campaign with a video in which he declares his run to a group of fellow veterans at American Legion Post 124 in Guadalupe, Ariz., near Phoenix. In it, he highlights his humble Chicago origins and his combat experience in Iraq, and he pledges to fight to extend the American dream to more families. Ms. Sinema, whose opposition to key elements of her party’s agenda had angered Democrats, left the party in December and registered as an independent. Democrats in Arizona quickly turned their attention to her seat. It is expected that Ms. Sinema will seek re-election, but she has not yet announced her intentions.”
As Republicans lambast Democratic spending, the ma As Republicans lambast Democratic spending, the math is coming in from the Trump years👀
What did Kevin McCarthy give up to become Speaker? What did Kevin McCarthy give up to become Speaker? A whole lot. Let’s dive in.
A must watch. Unbelievable to see. • An edit: It A must watch. Unbelievable to see. • An edit: It was more of an aggressive -lean- that needed to be restrained, less of a lunge. 😊
After a SEVENTH failed vote for the Speakership, t After a SEVENTH failed vote for the Speakership, the country’s Congress is left in limbo. Let’s dive in. • Simplified by @jace.jenican
The FBI has raised the reward for information rela The FBI has raised the reward for information related to an attempted attack on the Democratic and Republican DC HQs right before January 6th. • Media compilation courtesy of @broadcastben • More from NBC News: “Federal investigators have increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who left two pipe bombs near the Capitol the day before the Jan. 6, 2021, riot by five times, to $500,000, the FBI said Wednesday. “In raising the reward for information about the pipe bomb suspect from $100,000 to as much as $500,000, the FBI and our partners are seeking to encourage the American public to take a fresh look at our Seeking Information website, which includes images and video of the suspect, the suspect’s backpack, the suspect’s shoes, the explosive devices, and a map of the route the suspect walked the night the pipe bombs were placed,” the bureau said.”
After a disastrous first day for the Republican ma After a disastrous first day for the Republican majority in Congress, people are noticing, including one of New York’s biggest tabloids. • @therecount on Twitter
FIRST TIME IN 100 YEARS: GOP Minority Leader Kevin FIRST TIME IN 100 YEARS: GOP Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has officially lost 3 rounds of votes, and counting, after attempting to become the Speaker of the House. This marks the first time in over 100 years a Speaker was not elected on the first vote. • Credit: @msnbc
A big day for millions of Americans. A big day for millions of Americans.
Southwest Airlines looks to be back on track, but Southwest Airlines looks to be back on track, but many say the damage done to their reputation will be hard to reverse anytime soon.
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BREAKING— The FOUR recommended charges against D BREAKING— The FOUR recommended charges against Donald Trump from the Jan. 6th Committee have been released.
BREAKING: American basketball star Brittney Griner BREAKING: American basketball star Brittney Griner has been released from Russian detention after a prisoner swap. • More from the New York Times: “Brittney Griner, the American basketball star imprisoned in Russia, was released on Thursday after 10 months of captivity after President Biden agreed to a swap for Viktor Bout, an imprisoned Russian arms dealer known as the “Merchant of Death,” the president said. On Thursday morning, Mr. Biden tweeted a picture of himself and Cherelle Griner, Ms. Griner’s wife, in the Oval Office, with the words: “Moments ago I spoke to Brittney Griner. She is safe. She is on a plane. She is on her way home.”
A hell of a data point. The Senate will officially A hell of a data point. The Senate will officially be 51-49, with Democrats in the majority.
It’s official— @raphaelwarnock wins re-electio It’s official— @raphaelwarnock wins re-election in the GA Senate runoff! Democrats have expended their Senate majority to 51 seats.
ICYMI: A must watch. At the Congressional Medal of ICYMI: A must watch. At the Congressional Medal of Honor ceremony, where many January 6th police officers and their families were recognized, many recipients and families refused to shake the hands of the Republican Congressional leaders.
The Trump Organization has been found guilty in NY The Trump Organization has been found guilty in NY tax fraud trial. On all counts.
You’ve probably heard about the Respect for Marr You’ve probably heard about the Respect for Marriage Act by now. What is it and what’s next for the bill? • By: @jace.jenican • More from CNN: The version that overcame a filibuster in the Senate passed the Senate Tuesday. A dozen Republican senators from across the country voted with Democrats before Thanksgiving to limit debate and move toward a final vote. It next goes to the House for approval before President Joe Biden can sign it into law.
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