The Hitchhiker’s Guide to failing to elect a House speaker quickly
This problem has been pervasive for some time. It's now underground. It lurks beneath the surface. It is not always perceptible. Except for those who watch Congress closely. But the issue has come to the fore since the House stumbled badly in its attempt to avert a government shutdown last week. Dozens of House members […]
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to What Happened to the Interim Spending Bill
A 1,547-page interim spending bill meant to avert a government shutdown has effectively disappeared. After President-elect Trump, Vice President-elect Vance, and Elon Musk pushed through this weekend's policy to avert a government shutdown and fund the government through March 14, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R. (Louisiana) has largely scrapped this plan. . If House Republicans […]
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Gaetz’s status in the House and the Ethics Committee report
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) resigned from the House last week. That's the final one. Under House precedent, once you resign, that's it. Therefore, Gates cannot rescind his resignation from last week. He announced his resignation “effective immediately.” As previously reported, Gaetz may serve as a member of the new Congress. Mr. Gaetz has been […]
Alabama carries out nitrogen gas execution on inmate convicted in female hitchhiker’s 1994 killing
An Alabama inmate convicted of killing a female hitchhiker in 1994 taunted prison wardens and made obscene gestures with his hands Thursday evening, moments before his execution using nitrogen gas, the third such death in the nation. did. Carrie Dale Grayson, 50, was executed at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in southern Alabama. He […]
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to potentially releasing the Ethics Committee report on Gaetz
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the meaning of a Republican Senate – and What’s Ahead for the House
Since the Senate has switched to the Republican column, it is unclear how many Republicans there will be. But they could get much more than 50 votes. But it won't take 60 years to break the filibuster. That could mean a pressure campaign to eliminate the filibuster. Another dynamic is: Democrats hold the seats they […]
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to how the VP debate is sometimes more memorable
It is doubtful that this week's debate between vice presidential candidates Tim Walz and J.D. Vance will receive quite the same attention as the debate between vice presidential candidates Harris and former President Trump. But historically, conflicts between running mates have often been more punitive. Much braver. It's more fun to watch. And sometimes, it's […]
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to next week’s blockbuster week in Congress
I started writing this essay about the week of the looming big moment at the Capitol. It’s been a bit of a crazy week. I got distracted. I had to go back and find the right Word document to keep writing. I searched for “Blockbuster”. But it was a bit amusing when an essay suddenly […]
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to expelling Sen. Bob. Menendez (D-N.J.) from the Senate (Hint: It ain’t easy)
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Expelling Bob Menendez from the Senate
After a jury convicted Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) of 16 charges in a nine-week corruption trial, the senator and his New Jersey congressional colleagues called on him to resign. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, was one of the first lawmakers to react to the ruling on Tuesday, calling on his fellow Democrats to […]