House Democrat Blasts Jordan in Nominating Jeffries for Speaker In a fiery speech on the House floor, Representative Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) delivered a scathing critique of Representative Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) while nominating Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) for Speaker. Aguilar accused Jordan of being the “architect of a nationwide abortion ban, a vocal election denier, […]
Daniel Noboa elected Ecuador‘s youngest president Ecuador has made history by electing its youngest president, 35-year-old businessman Daniel Noboa. With more than 97% of votes counted, Noboa, a centrist candidate, secured a lead of four percentage points over his left-wing rival, Luisa González. Ms González graciously conceded the election and congratulated Noboa on his victory. […]
Will Jim Jordan bully his way to 217? The Background In a recent article by Rachael Bade, Ryan Lizza, and Eugene Daniels, the question of whether Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) will stick to his recent transformation into a “team player” or revert to the tough tactics he built his reputation on has been posed. Jordan, […]
Republican Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia announces bid for House speakership In a surprising turn of events, Republican Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia has announced his bid for the speakership in the House of Representatives. This comes after House Majority Leader Steve Scalise dropped out of the race, setting up an alternative to Rep. Jim […]
House Austin Scott running for Speaker against Jordan Introduction Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia has surprised many with his late-stage announcement to run for Speaker of the House against House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan. Scott’s decision to enter the race is seen as a protest against Jordan, as he believes that the House is […]
Congress Senator Bob Menendez Faces New Charges Involving a Foreign Government Background In a shocking turn of events, Senator Bob Menendez, a Democrat representing New Jersey, has been hit with new charges accusing him of accepting bribes from a foreign government and conspiring to act as a foreign agent. The charges were brought forward in […]
Putin Accuses U.S. of Inflaming Middle East with Aircraft Carrier Deployment Overview Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the United States of exacerbating the conflict in the Middle East by deploying an aircraft carrier group to the region. He argued that “compromise solutions” are needed instead and expressed his hope that common sense would prevail. […]
Former Baseball Star Steve Garvey Enters California Senate Race: A New Hope for Republicans? By Introduction In a surprising turn of events, former baseball star Steve Garvey has announced his entry into the US Senate race in California. At 74 years old, Garvey brings with him a formidable record, having played 14 seasons for the […]
Tlaib grieves Palestinian and Israeli lives lost after Hamas attacks, calls for end of ‘apartheid’ The ongoing violence Israel has formally declared war on Hamas following a series of deadly attacks launched by the Islamist militant group from Gaza, resulting in the deaths of over 1,100 people. The casualties include at least 700 individuals in […]
Tlaib grieves Palestinian and Israeli lives lost after Hamas attacks, calls for end of ‘apartheid’ Introduction The recent outbreak of violence between Israel and Hamas has led to a tragic loss of life on both sides, with over 1,100 people reported dead. Amidst the ongoing conflict, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a vocal critic of Israel […]
House Speaker Race Deepens Republican Divisions As House Republicans grapple with the aftermath of Kevin McCarthy‘s historic ouster as House Speaker, the race to replace him has intensified with the entries of House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Rep. Jim Jordan. However, the question of whether the party can unite around a viable successor remains […]
Matt Gaetz’s Anti-McCarthy Drive Threatens Biden Impeachment Inquiry Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida, a Republican, has made a bold move by offering Democrats on the House Oversight Committee subpoena power in exchange for their backing in an effort to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This move could potentially upend the ongoing impeachment inquiry into President […]