Dominoes Fall for Jim Jordan as Former Foes Endorse Him for Speaker
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) continues converting former foes into supporters as he makes progress towards claiming the Speaker’s gavel.
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Politico: California Primary a Good Sign for House Incumbents
Politico’s weekly newsletter indicated that California’s “political crystal ball” shows incumbents are in good shape heading into the midterms and the primary shows a “pretty solid picture of what the general election is going to look like.”
Kevin McCarthy Launches House GOP Advisory Team on Cuba
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Thursday announced he is launching an advisory team on Cuba to advise the House Republicans on the “ongoing freedom protests and government atrocities in Cuba.”
Report: Republican Ken Calvert ‘Forgot’ to Cast Proxy Vote to Kill Capitol Security Funding Bill
Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) “forgot” to cast a proxy vote on behalf of Rep. John Carter (R-TX), which ultimately would have killed the $1.9 trillion Capitol security funding bill that passed by one vote on Thursday, according to a report.
Two Dozen Republicans Call for Reinstatement of Lieutenant Colonel Fired for Warning About Marxism in Military
Two dozen Republican lawmakers, led by Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO), are calling on the acting Air Force secretary to reinstate the Air Force lieutenant colonel who was fired from his job at Space Force after warning Marxism was spreading within the military.
California House Republicans Demand Merrick Garland Take Action on Illegal Marijuana Grows
The California Republican Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland to take action against the “dangerous increase of illegal marijuana grows in southern California.”
Biden Rejects Permit for Annual POW-MIA Motorcycle Ride
Under President Joe Biden’s leadership, the Pentagon has rejected a permit for the annual Rolling to Remember motorcycle ride that is held in Washington, DC, each Memorial Day to honor POW/MIA veterans.
California Republicans Cheer Donald Trump’s Water Memo
President Donald Trump signed a new memorandum Friday to provide more water to California’s farmers, lifting spirits in the Central Valley — and potentially lifting the fortunes of embattled Republican congressmen.
