House Dems Vow To Tank MTG’s Bid To Oust Republican Speaker Mike Johnson
House Democrats announced on Tuesday that they would vote to table Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s attempt to remove House GOP Speaker Mike Johnson from his leadership position. Greene first filed the motion to vacate on March 22 during the latest appropriations fight, and the effort has picked up the support from Republican Reps. […]
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what happens if Greene tries to oust Speaker Johnson
So far, her threats to vote to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) have been nothing but lip service. No action has been shown. Mr Green announced his determination to hold a vote of no confidence in the Speaker 38 days ago on the floor. But Green didn’t spark […]
House Republicans convene to push host of conservative bills as threat to oust Mike Johnson stagnates – live | US Congress
House Republicans rally to advance immigration, environmental policy as threat of Johnson’s resignation stalls Good morning, readers of the US Politics Blog. The House of Representatives resumes business today, with the Republican majority looking to make the most of their time in control of the chamber, debating a slew of bills that reflect conservative priorities […]
White House denies secret plot to oust Karine Jean-Pierre as Biden faces more bad news
The Biden administration denies there was a secret internal plan to remove White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, a plan first reported on Thursday. new york post. White House deputy press secretary Andrew Bates forcefully rejected the claims from multiple sources familiar with the plan, including Anita Dunn, a longtime senior adviser to Mr. Biden. […]
Pro-Israel groups ramp up efforts to oust progressive targets over Gaza
Pro-Israel groups are ramping up efforts to target incumbent progressives who have criticized both Israel’s military action in Gaza and continued U.S. support for Israel, even as the first member of the so-called “Squad” survived a primary challenge this week. Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) defeated moderate rival Bhavani Patel this week. Lee had been one […]
Mayor Adams seeks to oust outspoken chairwoman of NYPD oversight board: sources
Mayor Eric Adams is seeking to fire the interim chairman of the Civilian Oversight Commission, which is tasked with investigating complaints against the NYPD, according to people familiar with the matter. At some point last week, Phillips Banks, an Adams aide, asked Arva Rice to resign as chair of the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB), […]
House passes $60B Ukraine aid bill as GOP rebels threaten to oust Johnson
The House has approved sending $60 billion to Ukraine for defense against Russian aggression, an issue that has upset Speaker Mike Johnson’s already dangerously thin majority. The aid package passed 311-112, with more Democrats voting in favor than Republicans. Only 101 Republicans voted for the bill, and 112 voted against it. In a dramatic moment […]
Thomas Massie ‘Doing the Right Thing’ to Oust Mike Johnson as Speaker
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) congratulated Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on his move to oust Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and urged House Republicans to ” He said he needed someone with “courage” and “fortitude”. The Kentucky senator said: I think Thomas Massey did the right thing, and I think the Republican Party needs real leadership. We […]
GOP rep on effort to oust Speaker Johnson: ‘I don’t know who would want the job at this point’
Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-La.) on Wednesday slammed Republican lawmakers seeking to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana), saying the Louisiana Republican “very admirably” given the circumstances. He claimed to be working. “I stand with the Speaker of the House because I actually consider him a friend, and I think the Speaker is trying to do […]
Second GOP House Representative Backs Effort To Oust Speaker Johnson
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) OAN’s Avril Elfie11:17am – Tuesday, April 16, 2024 A second House Republican supports replacing House Speaker Mike Johnson. advertisement On Tuesday, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) threatened to vote to oust Mr. Johnson (R-Louisiana) unless he did so first. He is the second Republican to file a motion against Johnson, after […]