California Assembly Speaker ousts some Republicans from committees

California Republican lawmakers remained uneasy after a handful were suddenly kicked out of a vital legislative committee by Democrat Robert Rivas. Congressional minority leader James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) suggested that the move could be “retaliation” against Republicans in opposition to fundraising to “hold Trump” states and criticising Democrats’ handling of issues such as livelihoods, insurance, […]

Speaker Mike Johnson Advances House Budget Resolution

House Republicans have advanced the budget resolution from 217 to 215 on Tuesday evening, clearing the first steps to enact President Donald Trump’s first year legislative agenda. GOP leadership is narrow aisle The budget framework is a sigh of relief for speaker Mike Johnson, who first pulled the resolution out of the floor, leading to […]

Tennessee representative pushes lawsuit against House speaker • Tennessee Lookout

Tennessee House Democrats, who were expelled from Congress for helping to lead an anti-gun rally, have continued their legal battle with the Republican House Speaker, saying his constitutional rights are being violated. Masu. Rep. Justin Jones of Nashville’s House District 52, filed a memorandum of understanding in the US District Court on Dec. 30, filed […]

California Speaker Lost For Words After He’s Asked if Dems Care More About Trump-Proofing State Than Deadly Wildfires

California Democratic state Rep. Robert Rivas declined Thursday to answer questions about when a special legislative session will be called to allocate $25 million to the state to fight President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration. Wildfires have ravaged multiple jurisdictions in the Los Angeles area, killing at least five people and destroying hundreds of buildings. KCRA-TV’s […]

Mike Johnson Appears To Fall Short On First Round Of Speaker Vote

Speaker Mike Johnson failed to receive a majority of votes in Friday’s House speaker vote to remain speaker of the 119th Congress. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina and Rep. Keith Self of Texas voted for the House Republican Conference chairman over others. All Democrats in attendance voted for House […]