The Brooklyn, New York House Representive becomes the first Black to hold the job.... Other Democratic leadership posts chosen have lawmakers decades younger then those they replace... House Democrats elected Rep. Hakeem Jeffries as their leader, making him the first Black … [Read more...] about Hakeem Jeffries chosen as House Democratic leader to replace Nancy Pelosi….Update*
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Is GOP House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy gonna get to be Speaker of the House?
Right now? Things do NOT look good for the California House Republican.... His efforts are being whipsawed by the coming Republican House internal politics..... Why it matters: McCarthy is at risk of a humiliating and potentially career-ending defeat with just five weeks … [Read more...] about Is GOP House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy gonna get to be Speaker of the House?
House Republicans and Democratic lefties stop effort for Police deescalation training funds….
This is REAL stupid..... Training cops to be less aggressive in some situations is a smart idea.... The policy would help cops, civilans and the courts... It is NOT being 'soft on crime'.. The funding IS supported by members of both parties in the Senate.... The … [Read more...] about House Republicans and Democratic lefties stop effort for Police deescalation training funds….
President Biden punts the Rail Road labor problem to Congress….
Joe Biden likes to be seen as a 'Labor' friendly guy..... BUT? With the Rail Road unions threatening to go on strike? The President CANNOT afford to have America take a another hit to its economy...... Hence? The Government WILL step in to make sure there is NO … [Read more...] about President Biden punts the Rail Road labor problem to Congress….
The Supreme Court won’t deal with questions about its ethics and leaks….
In response to the reports that Supreme Court justcie Alito leaked the court's decsion abortion calls two Democratic Senators have pressed the court for information.... They have been rebuffed.... It would seem that the court is beyond answering quesrtions about possible … [Read more...] about The Supreme Court won’t deal with questions about its ethics and leaks….
The 2022 Congress runs out in just a month….
Right now Democrats still controll the House and Senate.... Come Jan. 1? They lose control of the House.... Democrats have LOT to do in the end of the year rush... Some of it won't make the cut..... Could we have another goverment shut down drama … [Read more...] about The 2022 Congress runs out in just a month….
Ukraine Update…267 days into the Russian move on the Ukraine…Winter in the Ukraine….
US House Republicans signal they will try to cut back the amount of aid America sends ro the Ukraine.... They maybe successful.... They may not..... But just saying this IS going to put pressuer on President Biden and Ukraine President Zelensky to try to find a way to work … [Read more...] about Ukraine Update…267 days into the Russian move on the Ukraine…Winter in the Ukraine….
The coming Republican Congressional ‘Civil War’…….
The 2022 Midterm could have actually given the Congressional Democrats the 'best' they could have hoped for.... A divided GOP caucus in Congress.... Below is a Right leaner's Op-Ed plea for his party attention, which probably is NOT where the establish is gonna go in the … [Read more...] about The coming Republican Congressional ‘Civil War’…….