Happy Wednesday, my Valentine!
💝 Today it’s both. Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday.white house lawn It is decorated Conversation hearts and giant letters. cute! Here’s what happened today:
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Former Democratic Party member Tom Suozzi
(New York) regained its old seat for a former Republican who was ousted. George Santos in Tuesday’s New York special election. This doesn’t sound like a big deal, but it flipped the seats and made House Republicans’ slim majority even smaller. Plus, this could be his November preview.
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House Republicans impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas
Tuesday is my second attempt.Not much has changed except for the House Majority Leader. Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) returned to vote, while others were absent due to travel or health issues.
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the original two president trumpA major dueling hearing is scheduled to take place on Thursday in the criminal case.
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former member of parliament Tom Suozzi (D.N.Y.) regained his old seat in the House of Representatives on Tuesday in a special election to replace the former congressman. George Santos(RN.Y.)
Why is this important to Congress?
: This would reduce the House Republican majority by one member, which was already short of a majority. If Suozzi takes office, Republicans will control the House by a 219-213 margin with three vacant seats. That means only two Republicans can leave the party on a specific partisan vote. 😅
What you need to know about Suozzi — The SALT dude is back:Suozzi served in the Legislature for six years before resigning after failing in the gubernatorial race. He positions himself as a moderate who works with the Republican Party. One of Mr. Suozzi’s policy priorities is to eliminate the cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions to reduce the cost of living.
Do you have any tips for November? : hill jared gans
“This race was seen as a key bellwether heading into the November general election, as New York state is key to Democrats’ strategy to regain the House majority.” The 3rd Congressional District is one of five districts in the state that voted for Biden in 2020 but will elect a Republican in 2022. ” (the hill)
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- “Democrats avert disaster.”
- “The math for House Republicans becomes even more difficult.”
- “Republican messaging on immigration wasn’t good enough.”
- “Democratic turnout is higher than expected.”
- “Republicans face problems with mail-in voting.”
Explanation of eachfrom The Hill
“Not a typical special election, but a typical result”: new york times
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republican party
full of hope Nikki Haley slams President Trump: haley’s campaign called former president trump It gives “greater weight” to Republican candidates.
What does Santos think about this?: Santos, who was ousted in December over criminal charges and numerous false claims about his career, told NewsNation he had “mixed feelings” about who would replace him. Santos said that on the one hand he doesn’t want Democrats to win, but on the other he “wants to stick with the people who removed me.” 📹 Watch the clip
Some points: punch bowl news Jake Sherman Posted
“There’s a healthy amount of condemnation about NY3 among Republicans here on Capitol Hill this morning.” So far I’ve heard:
– People say Nassau County’s Republican machine is useless after endorsing Pilip and Santos.
– People blame the leadership
– People are blaming Pilip himself for hiding and not being able to raise enough money. ”
President Trump slammed “stupid” Republican candidates.“I just watched this very stupid woman,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Maji Melesa Pilip She didn’t support me and ran a race to “straddle the fence,” and she could have easily won if she had any understanding of modern American politics. ” President Trump’s full post
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House Republican impeached secretary of homeland security Alejandro Mayorkas
Tuesday’s vote was a close 214-213.
this is important
: Mayorkas is the first Cabinet member to be impeached since the 1870s.
Does this mean he will be removed from office?: no! The articles of impeachment are expected to move to the Democratic-led Senate, where no articles of impeachment are expected to be introduced. Impeachment is widely considered to be a partisan move.
This vote failed last week. What has changed?
: House Majority Leader Steve Scalise(R-Louisiana) was able to return to the House and vote. He was absent last week due to cancer treatment.
Three Republicans opposed Mayorkas’ impeachment. : Representative mike gallagher (Wisconsin), Ken Buck (Colorado) and
tom mcclintock(California). (the hill)
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Senate Republicans are pretty frustrated with the speaker. mike johnson
(R-Louisiana) is trying to block the $60 billion Ukraine funding bill and is now pushing to bring it to a floor vote.
How did Johnson try to intervene in the Senate bill?
: “Mr Johnson took the unusual step of panning the Senate bill on Monday night, just before senators took three key procedural votes to advance the bill. 20 minutes before voting began. Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued a statement declaring that senators “should have gone back to drawing borders to include real border security provisions that would actually help end this ongoing catastrophe.”
hill alexander bolton Explain the importance and impact Regarding Mr. Johnson’s movements.
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A major dueling trial is scheduled for Thursday in the criminal case.
In New York:
“[A] The judge will consider Mr. Trump’s intention to dismiss the hush-money lawsuit, an indictment that would make the former real estate mogul the first former or current president to face criminal charges. ”
Georgia:
“[Lawyers] President Trump and some of his co-defendants have called for the top prosecutor overseeing election interference cases to be disqualified after court filings revealed an alleged romantic relationship between the two. will try. ”
Where is Trump?: “[As of] On Tuesday, President Trump’s lead attorney in Georgia said he would not go to Georgia and instead intend to litigate the case in New York, although the president is known to change his plans at the last minute.
what to expectvia The Hills Zach Schoenfeld and Ella Lee
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has eased its coronavirus quarantine recommendations, no longer suggesting Americans who test positive for the virus should stay home for five days, The Washington Post reported. . Lena H. Sun.
Expected Recommendations — Determine based on symptoms: “Under the new approach, people will no longer need to stay at home if they have not had a fever for at least 24 hours and their symptoms are mild and improving without the help of medicines,” officials said about the situation. “Anonymity for sharing internal discussions.” ”
why?: “The new reality that most people have developed some level of immunity to the virus through previous infection or vaccination justifies a shift to a more practical approach, experts and experts say. Health officials say (washington post
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💝 celebrate : Today is National Chocolate Day full of chocolate!I understand that.
❣️ lol, how romantic
: Former president trump I sent you a letter on Valentine’s Day. former first lady melania trumpIn the form of a fundraising email. “Dear Melania, I love you. Through every indictment, every arrest, every witch hunt, you never left my side,” Trump’s message begins. Read the full email / another screenshot
⛪️ Notre Dame’s new spire: Scaffolding was dismantled on Notre Dame Cathedral’s new spire this week after a 2019 fire destroyed part of the Paris landmark.
New photos of Notre Dame Cathedral
💊 Advil is magic : “Is Too Much Advil?” The New York Times Melinda Wenner Moyer “Ibuprofen is a blessing for people in pain, but overdosing poses serious risks,” they wrote. New York Times commentator
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The House of Representatives is in favor, the Senate is against. president biden and
vice president harrisI’m in Washington DC (always eastern)
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noon :Biden and Secretary of State antony blinkenWe will have lunch together.
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noon : White House Press Secretary
Karine Jean Pierre and National Security Advisor jake sullivanShort reporters. 💻 live stream
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1pm
: Biden and Harris receive the president’s daily briefing.
- 4:15pmFirst and last House vote. 🗓️ Today’s topic
- 7pm : Former president trump
Election rally held in Charleston, South Carolina 💻 live stream
- 8:30pm: Harris leaves for Munich, Germany.
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