Members phkrause Posted April 12 Author Members Share Posted April 12 Trump's Johnson rescue Former President Trump's inner circle does not want Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to launch another ugly speakership fight, Axios' Sophia Cai and Juliegrace Brufke have learned. Why it matters: Top Trump allies believe Johnson is as good a House speaker as they're going to get this Congress. "It's past the trade deadline," a person close to Trump told Axios, making a reference to the cutoff point for midseason trades between pro teams. Even if House Republicans can unite around another speaker, Trumpworld is clear-eyed that it would be nearly impossible to elect Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), Trump's top choice following former Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-Ca.) ouster. "I respect people on both sides, but it's my hope that we can have this fight after November," Trump ally and GOP strategist Alex Bruesewitz told Axios. Zoom in: Trump will appear with Johnson tomorrow at Mar-a-Lago for a joint event on election integrity, in a sign of Trump's support for Johnson. Trump first developed an affinity for Johnson when he saw the lawmaker on TV defending him during his first impeachment, people familiar with the relationship told Axios. Johnson will promote a legislative effort aimed at preventing noncitizens from voting, a source familiar confirmed. Reality check: Noncitizen immigrants are already barred by law from voting in federal elections, Axios' Stef Kight reported last month. The bottom line: Trump allies who voted to oust McCarthy — including Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) — have indicated they aren't on board with Greene's call to oust Johnson. ps:Pathetic!! Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 12 Author Members Share Posted April 12 U.S. Senate Republicans push for Mayorkas impeachment trial WASHINGTON — More than 40 U.S. Senate Republicans lobbied Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday to hold a full impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. https://floridaphoenix.com/2024/04/12/u-s-senate-republicans-push-for-mayorkas-impeachment-trial/? ps:I don't understand why they keep calling these people "Republicans?" They are nothing but trumplicans!! Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 12 Author Members Share Posted April 12 Democrats join in U.S. Senate vote to repeal Biden rule tracking tailpipe emissions WASHINGTON –– The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to roll back a Transportation Department rule that targeted greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles traveling on highways. https://floridaphoenix.com/2024/04/11/democrats-join-in-u-s-senate-vote-to-repeal-biden-rule-tracking-tailpipe-emissions/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 13 Author Members Share Posted April 13 House passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after days of upheaval over changes WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Friday to reauthorize and reform a key U.S. government surveillance tool following a dramatic showdown on the floor over whether the FBI should be restricted from using the program to search for Americans’ data. https://apnews.com/article/fisa-donald-trump-surveillance-congress-johnson-6798869fa141a13329c24245c64fd14f? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 14 Author Members Share Posted April 14 Small business owners ask U.S. House tax writers to extend Trump-era deductions WASHINGTON — As Congress gears up for negotiations ahead of the 2017 tax law’s expiration, economists and small business owners urged U.S. lawmakers Thursday to extend or make permanent the Trump-era tax cuts. https://floridaphoenix.com/2024/04/12/small-business-owners-ask-u-s-house-tax-writers-to-extend-trump-era-deductions/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 14 Author Members Share Posted April 14 Breaking the Israel-Ukraine stalemate Parts of a missile that fell in Amman, Jordan, are seen during Iran's airstrikes against Israel. Photo: Ahmed Shoura/Anadolu via Getty Images Six months after first being asked for emergency aid to Israel, the House GOP will take a third attempt at passing something President Biden will sign, Speaker Mike Johnson said today. Why it matters: Israel aid would pass easily if attached to Ukraine aid. But a vocal bloc of House Republicans has drawn a red line against more help for Kyiv. In November, House Republicans passed a standalone Israel aid bill but attached cuts to the IRS that left it doomed in the Senate. In February, House Republicans tried again without the cuts, and it stalled out over concerns about Ukraine aid not being attached. Zoom in: If he moves forward on Ukraine aid, Johnson faces a threat from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) to force a vote on his removal as speaker, notes Axios' Andrew Solender. "What Marjorie has done with the motion to vacate is not helpful for our party," Johnson said today on Fox Business. House Intel Chair Mike Turner (R-Ohio) anticipates a Ukraine aid vote this week "and I expect it to pass," he said today on NBC's "Meet the Press." Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 15 Author Members Share Posted April 15 House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday he will try to advance wartime aid for Israel this week as he attempts the difficult task of winning House approval for a national security package that also includes funding for Ukraine and allies in Asia. https://apnews.com/article/israel-ukraine-aid-house-speaker-johnson-912a7419b00749fbc2f472df93f67bb1? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 16 Author Members Share Posted April 16 Johnson chooses showdown The week of the Mike Johnson and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene showdown has arrived, with a flurry of foreign aid bills expected to hit the House floor. The house Speaker is looking to move on separate Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan funding bills, Axios' Juliegrace Brufke reports. Why it matters: House GOP leadership has struggled to find a path forward on foreign aid that doesn't spark a revolt from the different factions of the conference. Letting members vote on separate bills instead of an omnibus package might defuse that tension. "Lot of people like the split up," one GOP member told Axios of the separate bills. Zoom in: The White House opposes standalone Israel aid, and Johnson will have to get the package past the House Rules Committee, which is loaded with conservative hardliners. But the votes will have an open amendment process, which could give Johnson more breathing room. A fourth bill that Johnson plans this week includes a ban on TikTok, in addition to other national security items. The big picture: Johnson has had to carefully thread a needle with his handling of Ukraine aid, with Greene (R-Ga.) threatening to force a vote on a resolution to oust him if he brings it to the floor. "I don't spend my time worrying about a motion to vacate," Johnson told reporters today. Former President Trump said he stands by the speaker, providing the Louisiana Republican with some cover. 🧨 Behind closed doors: During an internal GOP meeting today, Greene said the GOP base doesn't want Ukraine aid. Johnson's retort: He's spoken with folks back home, and they want Ukraine aid. Between the lines: Johnson is facing growing bipartisan pressure to take up the Senate-passed foreign aid bill, which includes all-of-the-above funding. "Extreme MAGA Republicans are out of excuses. The Ukrainian people are out of time," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) wrote in a "dear colleague" letter today. Jeffries called this week a "Churchill or Chamberlain moment." Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 16 Author Members Share Posted April 16 GOP abortion retreat A week after Senate candidate Kari Lake disavowed an Arizona ruling on an abortion ban she previously supported, Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said he'd prefer a 15-week ban instead of the six-week version signed this year by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Why it matters: Scott said a year ago he would sign that six-week ban if he were still governor. But now that Florida has an abortion question on the ballot in November — raising hope for Democrats — he's backed away from that position. "If I was writing a bill, I think 15 weeks is where the state is," he told The Hill. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 16 Author Members Share Posted April 16 House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to separate Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan aid in a complicated proposal Johnson is pushing toward action this week on foreign aid, unveiling an elaborate plan Monday to break the package into separate votes to squeeze through the House’s political divides. Read more. Why this matters: Johnson has been facing an outright rebellion from conservatives fiercely opposed to aiding Ukraine, but the Republican speaker’s move on the foreign aid package was a potentially watershed moment, the first significant action on the bill after more than two months of delay. As the House has struggled to act, conflicts around the world have escalated. Joe Biden has called on the House to take up the Senate funding package immediately. “They have to do it now,” he said. Democrats in the House could be open to helping Johnson pass the aid in parts, including additional measures such as providing some economic assistance to Ukraine as loans. But Johnson would lose the Democratic support he needs if he strays too far into Republican-only priorities. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Ukraine’s foreign minister says Israel’s response to an Iranian aerial attack shows what Kyiv needs Biden hosts Czech leader at White House to promote Ukraine aid amid holdup in Congress House to send Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate, forcing a trial Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 17 Author Members Share Posted April 17 Civil war hits House GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson suddenly faces the most dangerous threat to his job of his six-month tenure. Why it matters: Johnson risks a weakened speakership if he needs Democrats to save his job. Johnson took the extraordinary step today of saying he wouldn't resign, as pressure builds on his right flank to force him out. "t is, in my view, an absurd notion that someone would bring a vacate motion when we are simply here trying to do our jobs," Johnson said. The big picture: Rep. Thomas Massie's (R-Ky.) vow to join the push by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) to oust Johnson is a significant escalation within the GOP conference, Axios' Juliegrace Brufke tells me. Massie stood up at an internal GOP meeting this morning and demanded Johnson resign so that Republicans can have an easier time picking a new speaker. Greene had previously threatened an ouster attempt if Johnson put a Ukraine aid bill on the floor, which he's planning to do imminently. Reality check: Finding a new Republican speaker would be even more excruciating than the three weeks of turmoil after Kevin McCarthy got the boot. House Republicans don't think anyone in their conference could lock down the gavel, based on our extensive conversations behind the scenes. Between the lines: The timing could get messy for Johnson, especially if he needs Democrats to defeat an ouster attempt before voting on the foreign aid bills at the crux of the current dispute. Greene told several House Republicans that she could start the clock on a motion to vacate within 24 to 48 hours, potentially forcing a vote ahead of the aid bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan hitting the House floor. GOP leadership is looking to release the bill text today on the foreign aid legislation, but progress is slower than expected. "If you want to mention the word Ukraine, you got to deal with the border," Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) told Axios after a group of conservatives met with the speaker. The bottom line: Johnson can likely count on Democrats to save his speakership, especially if he keeps moving forward on the foreign aid bills, Axios' Andrew Solender reports. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) said his opposition to Johnson's ouster "has not changed." Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) said he would also vote against a motion to vacate: "Yeah. ... I wrote an op-ed piece about that." Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 17 Author Members Share Posted April 17 🥊 GOP rebellion grows A second House Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, now says he supports removing Speaker Mike Johnson — an escalating threat to Johnson's job, just six months after he got it. Massie is part of a group of hardline conservatives who are upset at Johnson for allowing a vote on aid to Ukraine. ⚡️ Johnson said today that he wouldn't resign, and Democrats would likely save Johnson's job if push came to shove. But that would further weaken his position within his party. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 17 Author Members Share Posted April 17 Johnson's survival race No one is feeling the political heartburn more than Speaker Mike Johnson as the House takes its time finalizing foreign aid bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Why it matters: The sooner Johnson gets the bills to the floor, the more protection he can demand from Democrats. One fewer Republican will be in Johnson's corner as of Friday, when Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) will leave Congress. The longer Johnson negotiates the bills, the more they'll get loaded with potential poison pills that could blow up a deal. Most agonizingly, dragging this out puts Johnson at risk of having to make public commitments to Democrats ahead of foreign aid votes to bail him out from a motion to vacate by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.). The big picture: Johnson — like former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy before him — risks being abandoned by his would-be saviors. Johnson can't take them for granted, especially if Ukraine aid doesn't make the floor or the process turns into an ugly partisan fight. The southern border is a potential powder keg, as House Republicans are demanding its inclusion despite agitating against border language in the Senate aid bill. Unexpected members like Rep. Nicole Malliotokis (R-N.Y.) are considering voting against advancing the aid bills over the lack of border policy changes. Aside from the border, the biggest sticking points are humanitarian aid for Gaza and significant aid for Ukraine. The bottom line: Republicans are accusing Johnson of "steering everything toward what [Sen. Majority Leader] Chuck Schumer wants," as Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said today when joining Greene's motion to vacate effort. But nothing would get Schumer what he wants more than House Republicans joining Democrats on a discharge petition to force a vote on Schumer's foreign aid bill. Go deeper: Discharge petition talk grows Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 17 Author Members Share Posted April 17 Pic du jour Photo: Chip Somodevilla via Getty Images The House Republican impeachment managers, led by the acting clerk of the House and the House sergeant at arms, walked through the Capitol Rotunda on their way to the Senate to transmit the articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The impeachment trial is expected to wrap in short order. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 18 Author Members Share Posted April 18 🏛️ Momentum builds to oust speaker Screenshot: CNN Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is calling her shot on Mike Johnson — saying his speakership is over, either this week or when the GOP next has the House majority. Why it matters: MTG wants Johnson gone now. But she's signaling she won't be deterred if she loses an initial motion-to-vacate fight. Conservative Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) joined Greene in her effort to oust Johnson yesterday after he announced plans to hold votes on multiple foreign aid bills (for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan), Axios' Juliegrace Brufke reports. "I am not resigning," Johnson told reporters. "The reality for Mike Johnson that he just is not accepting: ... Whether it happens two weeks from now, two months from now, or in the next majority, he will not be speaker," Greene told Breitbart News. "There may be people who might not vote to vacate him right now. But they will never vote for him to be speaker next Congress." 👀 The intrigue: Some centrist Democrats have indicated they'd bail out Johnson if he brings Ukraine aid to the floor. But Greene could repeatedly force votes to oust the speaker after an aid bill passes — when he'd be more vulnerable. Reality check: Green's position isn't an outlandish view among House Republicans — many of whom were OK with Johnson under the assumption he was a caretaker speaker. Share this story ... Get the latest. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 18 Author Members Share Posted April 18 ⚡Johnson strikes first After 36 hours of agonizing inaction, House Speaker Mike Johnson has given Democrats a reason, and a timeline, to bail him out. Why it matters: A GOP-led Johnson ouster attempt is more of a when instead of an if, but he's got a shot to get foreign aid bills passed before a vote on his job. Coming into the morning, there were deep worries among Republicans on Capitol Hill that the House GOP was prepared to act by not acting — effectively surrendering the agenda to Democrats. But if Johnson can land the plane on time — with the Ukraine, Israel and Indo-Pacific bills out today and final votes by Saturday night — he'll be able to claim House Republicans put their own stamp on the process. Ukraine aid is on track to pass in short order, whether it's a GOP-preferred version or by some House Republicans signing on to help Democrats force a vote on the Senate-passed version. Between the lines: The Israel bill includes the billions in humanitarian aid for Gaza that Democrats said was a must-have for their votes. Zoom in: GOP skeptics see Johnson's offer to move a separate border bill as a slap in the face. Conservatives know they don't gain any leverage from it because it's not attached to the rest of the bills. "You are seriously out of step with Republicans by continuing to pass bills dependent on Democrats," Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said after Johnson shared his plans. "[W]hether it happens two weeks from now, two months from now, or in the next majority, he will not be speaker," Greene told Breitbart News yesterday. The bottom line: Johnson is poised get some help for his razor-thin margin from Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), whose resignation from Congress was set to take effect on Friday. "The congressman has the flexibility to stay and support the aid package on Saturday," Gallagher's office said. Go deeper: Axios live updates on the Johnson saga Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 19 Author Members Share Posted April 19 🎓 "Moral crisis on our campus" "We have a moral crisis on our campus," Claire Shipman, a co-chair of Columbia University's board of trustees, said today at a GOP-led hearing on accusations of antisemitism at the school. "The last six months on our campus have served as an extreme pressure test," Shipman said. "Our systems clearly have not been equipped to manage the unfolding situation." State of play: Congressional Republicans have taken aim at elite schools for how they're responding to the war in Gaza, accusing them of letting antisemitism run wild and showing excessive deference to pro-Palestinian protests. The presidents of Harvard and Penn resigned after their hearing. Today was Columbia's day on the hot seat. Columbia has suspended 15 students and has put others on disciplinary probation over their Gaza-related speech or conduct, the school said. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 19 Author Members Share Posted April 19 Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretary WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday, ending the House Republican push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border and shutting down his trial before arguments even began. https://apnews.com/article/mayorkas-senate-impeachment-trial-democrats-29aa775c0e866f4160f320583f261a72? House’s Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Biden’s support as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his job WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday he strongly supports a proposal from Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending crucial bipartisan support to the precarious effort to approve $95 billion in funding for the U.S. allies this week. https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-aid-house-speaker-f08102e171dcac2d66d513980d828d49? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 19 Author Members Share Posted April 19 Columbia’s president rebuts claims she has allowed the university to become a hotbed of antisemitism WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Columbia University’s president took a firm stance against antisemitism in a congressional hearing on Wednesday, but she faced bruising criticism from Republicans who say her actions haven’t supported her words, especially when it comes to disciplining faculty and students accused of bias. https://apnews.com/article/columbia-president-congress-israel-hamas-antisemitism-3255357b4443c1fb4bae8b8ea5774ee5? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 19 Author Members Share Posted April 19 Johnson goes all-in Data: house.gov; Chart: Rahul Mukherjee/Axios As House conservatives plot his ouster behind the scenes and in the public eye, Speaker Mike Johnson says he'll risk his job to pass Ukraine aid. Why it matters: Johnson will almost certainly face a motion to vacate challenge in the coming days, ending his short tenure unless Democrats come to his rescue. "Look, history judges us for what we do," Johnson said this afternoon. "I think providing lethal aid to Ukraine right now is critically important." "I'm willing to take personal risk for that." 🚨 President Biden promised today to sign Johnson's proposals as soon as they pass the House and Senate. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has yet to commit his caucus but can deliver the votes to guarantee the bills' passage — and subsequently protect Johnson from a motion to vacate. Between the lines: Johnson's detractors are fuming — and their numbers are growing. Johnson said he'll "let the chips fall where they may" if Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) forces a motion to vacate vote. "Yes, there's good numbers," Greene said when asked whether there have been additional commitments to the motion to vacate, Axios' Juliegrace Brufke reports. The bottom line: The most conservative House GOP in years, stocked with Trump loyalists, finds itself almost always relying on Democrats to pass anything of consequence. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 19 Author Members Share Posted April 19 GOP Senate candidates pounce on Dems for Mayorkas vote Vulnerable Senate Democrats took a tough vote today in squashing impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and their GOP challengers wasted no time in their attacks, Axios' Stephen Neukam reports. Why it matters: Polling consistently shows the border is one of the top issues for voters in 2024 as Democrats try to protect a fragile Senate majority. Sens. Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) all face re-election and all voted to dispense with the impeachment charges. The National Republican Senatorial Committee told Axios that the lawmakers' votes against the impeachment will be used in campaign ads, on the trail and in other ways, a spokesperson said. Democrats, who voted along party lines to declare the impeachment article unconstitutional, say Republicans were elevating policy disputes with the Biden White House to an unprecedented impeachment of a cabinet official. Read more Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 20 Author Members Share Posted April 20 Johnson's pulled punch Ahead of weekend votes that will put his job on the line, House Speaker Mike Johnson has unleashed a mystery on Capitol Hill by declining to box out Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust him over foreign aid. Why it matters: Multiple House Republicans were surprised Johnson said he lacked the votes to change how many members it takes to bring up a motion to vacate, Axios' Juliegrace Brufke reports. Among moderates, the sentiment today — without clear evidence of any ask — is that Democrats must have asked for more than Johnson was willing to give in exchange for their help to change the rule. Johnson's office declined to comment. The big picture: This saga is part of a pattern for Johnson that's frustrated even his most loyal supporters. Yesterday, Johnson boldly said he was willing to risk his job for Ukraine aid, and every member should get to vote. Today, he said the Kevin McCarthy-era changes to the rules on ousting speakers were bad for the GOP and the speakership itself, but that he wouldn't put further tweaks to a vote because he didn't have a House majority to support that move. What's next: Johnson will now attempt to push through a foreign aid package without a paired protection for his job, all but guaranteeing he'll face a leadership challenge in the coming days. You can expect Democrats to bail out Johnson this time (see below ⬇️ ), but the prospect of future motions to vacate are very real. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 20 Author Members Share Posted April 20 Why Dems are willing to help Photo Illustration: Natalie Peeples/Axios. Photo: Kent Nishimura/NurPhoto/Getty Images One reason will stand out if Democrats rescue Johnson from an ouster attempt: He's not Kevin McCarthy. Why it matters: Johnson has accrued credit with his colleagues across the aisle by pursuing a foreign aid package despite threats to his job for doing so, Axios' Andrew Solender reports. "McCarthy was both incompetent and dishonest," said Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Mich.), but "Johnson is just incompetent." Johnson has been "courageous" in standing up to the "anti-government" wing of his conference, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) told Axios. "Speaker McCarthy took the House majority from them and secured the largest deficit savings in history. Of course, they're happy he isn't there," McCarthy spokesperson Matt Sparks told Axios. Zoom in: A clip of Johnson answering why he's willing to risk losing his job over Ukraine funding made the rounds among Democrats on last night and this morning, according to several lawmakers. "A number of my colleagues were sharing that because it's the first time he's said anything in support of Ukraine," said Rep. Wiley Nickel (D-N.C.). "I think his tone is a marked new direction," Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-Mich.) told Axios. Zoom out: Johnson's situation is almost a mirror image of what McCarthy faced last October, just before Democrats unanimously voted to oust him. Democrats were whipped into a furor at a meeting before the vote by a CBS interview in which McCarthy accused Democrats of wanting to force a shutdown after relying on their help to fund the government. "McCarthy wasn't trusted because he never kept his word," Pelosi told Axios. Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) said Johnson is "absolutely" in the right on foreign aid: "McCarthy was dishonest. [Johnson] has not been dishonest." Between the lines: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) instructed Democrats at a closed-door meeting today to not commit to a vote on Johnson's ouster, according to multiple sources in the room. "They don't want people [revealing their positions] either way ... to continue to give leadership the maximum leverage," said one lawmaker. Go deeper Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 20 Author Members Share Posted April 20 Johnson jams Schumer Even as he fights for his political life, Johnson is on the verge of forcing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's hand on TikTok, Axios' Stephen Neukam and Stef Kight Neukam report. Why it matters: Johnson's move means the possibility of a U.S. ban on TikTok is now more real than ever, potentially forcing the Senate to quit stalling on the measure. If the House foreign aid package passes, it would force the Chinese-owned Bytedance to divest from TikTok or face a ban on the social media app in the U.S. This bill closely mirrors a bill the House passed last month with overwhelming bipartisan support. Disagreement among senior Senate Democrats and a full-court-press lobbying effort by TikTok stalled the bill's momentum. The big picture: Key Senate Democrats have signaled support for passing the TikTok bill, refusing to hold up aid to Ukraine and Israel over the issue any longer. Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), had been a key roadblock for the House-passed TikTok bill, but said yesterday that she supports the updated version that gives Bytedance more time. Read more Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 20 Author Members Share Posted April 20 🏛️ Rare twist: Dems save Ukraine aid Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.), via X House Democrats made an extremely rare break with modern political norms late last night to rescue Speaker Mike Johnson's foreign aid package, Axios' Andrew Solender reports. Why it matters: It's the starkest evidence to date that the GOP's fractured, tiny House majority has effectively yielded to something resembling a bipartisan coalition. The four Democrats on the House Rules Committee voted with five of the panel's establishment Republicans to advance the package of four bills to votes on the House floor. The crossover was needed after three right-wing hardliners on the panel — Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) and Chip Roy (R-Texas) — voted against sending it to the floor. The right-wing rebellion would've been enough to kill the package if Democrats didn't step in. 👓 State of play: The Rules Committee typically consists of leadership loyalists who dutifully vote along party lines on advancing legislation to the floor. But former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy placed Massie, Norman and Roy on the panel last year to placate right-wing hardliners. That put power in the hands of Democrats, who overwhelmingly support the package and are desperate to send aid to Ukraine. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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