Members phkrause Posted November 24, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 24, 2023 Florida Democrat Who Voted to Censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib Quits Progressive Caucus Rep. Lois Frankel, a staunch Israel supporter, quietly left the Congressional Progressive Caucus amid an internal split over Israel’s siege on Gaza. https://theintercept.com/2023/11/20/israel-lois-frankel-progressive-caucus/? 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 November 27, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 27, 2023 Members ditch Congress at record pace Data: Ballotpedia; Chart: Axios Visuals Lawmakers are fleeing Congress. This month alone, 13 senators and representatives have announced they won't seek re-election — the highest number in more than a decade, according to Ballotpedia. Why it matters: Rancor and recriminations from the House speaker's battle, a surge in partisan censures and impeachments and yet another government shutdown threat have created a perfect storm for retirements, Axios' Stef Kight, Hans Nichols and Andrew Solender report. State of play: The routine infighting and childish behavior — insults like "p***y" and "smurf" were exchanged on Capitol Hill this month — has exhausted some lawmakers. But the exits are also driven by ambition. On the Democratic side, nine House members are leaving to run for the Senate. Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) announced over the weekend that he won't be seeking re-election after he launched a long-shot bid for the presidency. Age and health concerns are also contributing: The 118th Congress began the year with the oldest Senate in history, and 79% of Americans now support age limits for elected officials. What we're watching: Seven senators and 31 House members in total have announced they'll be leaving. Apart from Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), all of the House GOP departures are from reliably red districts. Several districts being left by Democrats are competitive. One potential consequence of this wave of retirements could be an uptick in Republicans who embrace former President Trump's MAGA movement and bring a burn-it-all-down mentality to Washington. Zoom in: Santos, who announced he would not seek re-election after a bombshell ethics report, threw out wild allegations against unnamed colleagues Friday in an effort to cast his alleged wrongdoing as the norm. In an audio-only X space, Santos said Congress is "felons galore" and filled with "people with all sorts of shiesty backgrounds." He called his colleagues "a bunch of hypocrites" — accusing them of extramarital affairs, getting drunk with lobbyists and then missing votes because of hangovers, and handing out voting cards like "candy" to allow others to vote on their behalf. The big picture: Lawmakers told Axios that the uptick in departures is a perfect storm of recent chaos, longstanding frustrations and expected retirements. "It seems like the norms are gone. Any kind of respect for the institution is gone. Any kind of obligation to be truthful is the exception" under GOP control, said Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Mich.), who also cited a feeling that Congress "is not the optimal place to do good and make change." The speaker vacancy and the 10 straight weeks in session happened to crest during retirement season, a senior House Democrat noted, but "if anybody was on the fence, the last 10 weeks could knock you off that fence pretty easily." "Some are naturally leaving, but others are simply tired," said a House Republican, who also cited the "national environment" as a factor: "Divided nation. Bitter partisanship. Performance politics. No desire in governing." 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 November 28, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 28, 2023 Republicans want to pair border security with aid for Ukraine. Here’s why that makes a deal so tough As Congress returns to session this week, lawmakers will be trying to forge an agreement on sending a new round of wartime assistance to Ukraine. But to succeed, they will have to find agreement on an issue that has confounded them for decades. Read more. Why this matters: Republicans in both chambers of Congress have made clear that they will not support additional aid for Ukraine unless it is paired with border security measures to help manage the influx of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. But time is short for a deal. The GOP hopes that Democrats will feel political pressure to accept some of their border proposals after illegal crossings topped a daily average of more than 8,000 earlier this fall. President Joe Biden, who is running for reelection next year, has faced pressure even from fellow Democrats over the migrant flow. A small, bipartisan group in the Senate is taking the lead and working to find a narrow compromise that can overcome a likely filibuster by winning 60 votes. But even if they can reach a modest agreement, there is no guarantee it would pass the House, where Republicans are insisting on wholesale changes to U.S. border and immigration policies. Related coverage ➤ Biden faces more criticism about the US-Mexico border, one of his biggest problems heading into 2024 The debate over Ukraine aid was already complicated. Then it became tangled up in US border security 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 November 29, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 29, 2023 🇺🇦 Johnson: "We can't allow Putin to march through Europe" House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) sounded a positive note today on the chances of Congress passing aid to Ukraine, while stressing that the emergency package must be paired with changes to U.S. border policy. What they're saying: "Of course, we can't allow Vladimir Putin to march through Europe and we understand the necessity of assisting there," Johnson told reporters in Sarasota, Florida. "What we've said is that if there is to be additional assistance to Ukraine, which most members of Congress believe is important, we have to also work and change our own border policy," he continued. "We have a sense of urgency about this and there are deadlines on it as well. So I'm confident and optimistic that we'll be able to get that done, get it over the line." Why it matters: The Senate is working on a bipartisan package tying together funding for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and border security, though disagreements over changes to the immigration system have caused a snag in negotiations. 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 November 29, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 29, 2023 In Sarasota, U.S. House Speaker Johnson won’t say if Congress will vote on George Santos removal The new House Speaker also said that Ukraine funding is “another priority” along with getting aid to Israel https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/11/27/in-sarasota-u-s-house-speaker-johnson-wont-say-if-congress-will-vote-on-george-santos-removal/? 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 November 30, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 30, 2023 Lawmakers move to force a vote this week on expelling Rep. George Santos from the House WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers from both parties moved Tuesday to force a vote this week on the expulsion of Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York who was the subject of a scathing ethics investigation released earlier this month and is facing nearly two dozen charges in federal court. https://apnews.com/article/george-santos-expulsion-ethics-report-272f701b5e559d4c72f5083eb74ddbda? 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 November 30, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 30, 2023 🎓 House GOP summons colleges on antisemitism The House Education Committee said the presidents of Harvard, Penn and MIT will appear at a Dec. 5 hearing titled "Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism." The chair, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), said: "Over the past several weeks, we've seen countless examples of antisemitic demonstrations on college campuses. Meanwhile, college administrators have largely stood by ... By holding this hearing, we are shining the spotlight on these campus leaders and demanding they take the appropriate action." The Education Department is investigating a growing list of colleges for an alarming rise in incidents of antisemitism, Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate. Today is the UN's International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. 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 November 30, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 30, 2023 Senate Majority Leader Schumer warns that antisemitism is on the rise as he pushes for Israel aid WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat who is the highest-ranked Jewish elected official in the U.S., warned Wednesday that antisemitism in the United States has reached levels unseen in generations and called on his fellow Democrats to clearly condemn it. https://apnews.com/article/antisemitism-congress-chuck-schumer-2182059a7b402014a00ae43d4fd72e4e? 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 November 30, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 30, 2023 McCarthy eyes exits Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for The New York Times Multiple GOP lawmakers expect former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to step down from his seat before the end of the year, Axios' Juliegrace Brufke reports. Why it matters: The potential exit of McCarthy — who privately told donors he is looking to "get the hell out," according to a source familiar with the conversation — could leave the House GOP with an even narrower majority. "I have another week or so to decide because if I decide to run again, I have to know in my heart I'm giving 110%," McCarthy said at The New York Times DealBook Summit on Wednesday, referring to California's Dec. 8 filing deadline. "I have to know that I want to do that. I also have to know if I'm going to walk away, that I'm going to be fine with walking away. And so I'm really taking this time now," he said. Zoom in: Speculation over McCarthy's potential departure escalated ahead of the Thanksgiving recess, with multiple GOP sources noting he posted a photo on Instagram in which his district office appeared to be in the process of being packed. The GOP's razor-thin majority is already on the verge of being diminished further by the potential expulsion of Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) in a vote expected on Friday. The intrigue: GOP lawmakers have noted the awkward nature of shifting from leading the conference to being a rank-and-file member. Tensions between McCarthy and his critics have continued to flare up since his historic ouster. Some rank-and-file members voiced frustrations with McCarthy attempting to "kneecap" multiple candidates that aimed to succeed him as speaker, arguing that the efforts minimized much of the sympathy he gained after the initial ouster. "The image in the rearview mirror is getting smaller by the day," one lawmaker said of McCarthy's influence over the conference. "I don't think he's having a good time being a regular Joe." What they're saying: McCarthy allies have praised his tenure — applauding his fundraising prowess and leadership skills — but told Axios they wouldn't blame him for leaving given the circumstances. And his critics remain vocal about their grievances. "I suspect the former speaker will return to spend more time with the people he's always represented — on Wall Street and K Street. I don't imagine he'll be walking the streets of Bakersfield," Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) told Axios. "Damn shame," one McCarthy critic quipped, predicting that the former speaker will likely use millions in PAC funds to meddle in the races of the House Republicans who voted to oust him. 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 December 1, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 1, 2023 Lawmakers can ‘vote their conscience’ on expelling Santos, House speaker says, but he has concerns WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Mike Johnson expressed reservations Wednesday about expelling Rep. George Santos from the House this week, but said he and other GOP leaders will not push colleagues to oppose removing the New York Republican from office. “We’re going to allow people to vote their conscience,” Johnson said. https://apnews.com/article/santos-expel-house-speaker-johnson-ethics-committee-b84a4f00b92825c671b6a91061442865? 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 December 2, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 2, 2023 U.S. House votes to bar use of public lands for housing migrants WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Thursday passed a bill to bar the use of public lands for temporary housing for migrants applying for asylum. https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/11/30/u-s-house-votes-to-bar-use-of-public-lands-for-housing-migrants/? 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 December 2, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 2, 2023 GOP senators walk out of vote on subpoenas in U.S. Supreme Court ethics inquiry WASHINGTON — South Carolina’s Lindsey Graham and Republican colleagues stormed out of a Democratic-led U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee vote on Thursday to authorize subpoenas for two high-profile GOP operatives as part of an ethics probe into undisclosed financial ties to U.S. Supreme Court justices. https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/11/30/gop-senators-walk-out-of-vote-on-subpoenas-in-u-s-supreme-court-ethics-inquiry/? 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 December 3, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 3, 2023 Bernie Sanders May Push Vote on Conditioning Aid to Israel in Coming Weeks Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., may bring a vote on conditioning aid to Israel in the coming weeks, he told The Intercept. https://theintercept.com/2023/11/28/bernie-sanders-conditioning-aid-israel/? A Big-Money Operation Purged Critics of Israel From the Democratic Party In May 2021, the Israeli government began pushing ahead with evictions of Palestinians in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in East Jerusalem. It was one more creeping step forward in an occupation and annexation process that had been under way for decades, but what was new this time was the reaction of Hamas, the government in Gaza. If Israel didn’t back off its plan to evict the families and the Palestinian Authority wouldn’t stand up for the homeowners in Sheikh Jarrah, Hamas announced, they would do it themselves. https://theintercept.com/2023/11/27/israel-democrats-aipac-book/? 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 December 3, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 3, 2023 Bipartisan Plan to Trade Immigrant Rights for Ukraine Money Is Sinking Fast A bipartisan effort to gain votes for a bill that would trade immigrant rights for military assistance to Ukraine appears to be falling apart, getting traction with neither Democrats nor Republicans. The plan, reported yesterday, would attach a border enforcement component to President Joe Biden’s $106 billion supplemental funding request. https://theintercept.com/2023/11/29/biden-ukraine-immigration/? 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 December 3, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 3, 2023 Some Politicians Calling for a “Ceasefire” Are Not Actually Calling for a Ceasefire The list of members of Congress calling for a ceasefire in Gaza has grown to about four dozen, with several members joining the chorus over the last week, amid a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas and sustained protests across the United States. Yet as the word “ceasefire” gains currency, a closer look at some lawmakers’ statements raises questions about whether they are truly pushing for an end to the violence. https://theintercept.com/2023/11/29/ceasefire-congress-israel-gaza/? 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 December 3, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 3, 2023 🏛️ GOP leaders vote to keep Santos House Republican leaders are facing pockets of internal backlash over their last-minute opposition to expelling Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), Axios' Andrew Solender and Juliegrace Brufke report. Yesterday's historic 311-114 vote is just the sixth time House members have booted one of their own. The top four GOP leaders all voted to save Santos. Why it matters: Most of GOP leadership — including Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and his top team — voted to let Santos stay despite what a House Ethics Committee report called a "constant series of lies to his constituents, donors, and staff." What happened: Republicans split almost evenly, with 105 voting for expulsion and 112 against. Just two Democrats voted against expulsion and another two voted "present." A GOP push to rescue Santos gained 11th-hour momentum when Johnson came out against expulsion hours before the vote. Santos' removal winnows the House GOP majority to a three-vote margin. And it's not a safe seat for Republicans: Democrats see an opportunity for a pickup. Via Twitter 👂 What we're hearing: Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio), who has been vocally critical of Johnson, called leadership's opposition to expulsion "shameful." "The speaker and everyone in leadership knows this man is a crook," Miller said. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) told Axios: "This was a vote of the conscience. Truth and morals don't change based on the margin we have for the majority." 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 December 4, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 4, 2023 McCarthy was ditched and Santos expelled. The House is making history, but not as the GOP envisioned WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is making history this year in ways that Republicans could hardly have envisioned when the party took control. https://apnews.com/article/santos-house-republicans-speaker-mike-johnson-809d2c0b4e261fe39c0f8c69cfd462e3? 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 December 7, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 7, 2023 Kamala Harris breaks record for most tiebreaking Senate votes by VP Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday broke the record for the most tie-breaking Senate votes cast by a vice president. https://www.axios.com/2023/12/05/kamala-harris-record-senate-votes? Senate confirms military promotions hours after Tuberville ends blockade The Senate unanimously confirmed over 400 military promotions on Tuesday just hours after Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) partially lifted his one-man blockade that held the advancements up for months. https://www.axios.com/2023/12/05/tuberville-ends-blockade-military-promotions-senate? Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Republican senator ends blockade of nominees WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate in a single stroke Tuesday approved about 425 military promotions after Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama ended a monthslong blockade of nominations over his opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy. https://apnews.com/article/tuberville-senate-military-holds-b4d4fe19bada70a085208c9d82c35cb5? 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 December 7, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 7, 2023 Johnson's Freedom Caucus angst House GOP hardliners are starting to crank up the pressure on their hand-picked Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), warning that anything less than an aggressive push to the right means caving to Democrats, Axios' Juliegrace Brufke reports. Why it matters: Hopes that Johnson's election would calm the underlying tensions that triggered former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) ouster are quickly dissipating. Driving the news: Conservatives say Republicans need to fight harder — even by risking a government shutdown in the new year — to force the Senate and White House's hand on spending. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), an influential member of the right-wing Freedom Caucus, recently used a fiery floor speech to accuse Republicans of failing to pass anything meaningful with their majority. Roy dismissed the notion that conservatives are pushing for unachievable goals, telling Axios: "As I've said from the very beginning, we have to pick a fight and mean it. That's it. This is not that freaking hard." Zoom in: Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.) recently laid out a list of demands to Johnson during a meeting on supplemental funding for Israel and Ukraine, two sources familiar with the conversation told Axios. In what the sources described as a confrontational exchange packed with "ultimatums," the Montana Republican called for foreign aid and border funding bills to be passed separately. Multiple conservative members say they've made it known to Johnson that they were displeased with the passage of the two-step stopgap spending bill that kept previous government funding levels in place. The intrigue: In a conference meeting this morning, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) called for the release of all Capitol surveillance footage from Jan. 6 and the creation of what one source described as a "Jan. 6 revenge committee." Johnson said the footage was in the process of being released with the faces of individuals blurred to protect their identities — an answer that did not satisfy Greene and has sparked public confusion. As he works to alleviate tensions within the conference, Johnson also signaled today that the House will vote next week to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Biden. The other side: A range of House Republicans told Axios that the Freedom Caucus needs to tamp down expectations due to the current political climate. Two sources said Johnson called on members to unify in today's conference meeting, saying they won't be able to accomplish anything if fractures continue. A leadership source pointed to the impeachment inquiry, the Jan. 6 footage and Johnson's strides toward avoiding a massive omnibus spending bill as examples of his success. The bottom line: Conservative pressure tactics and GOP infighting have been the stories of the 118th Congress. Some Republicans — like former interim Speaker Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), who announced his retirement today — seem to have had enough. 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 December 7, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 7, 2023 🇺🇦 Republicans dig in on Ukraine standoff Screenshot via X The above tweet, from the famously pragmatic Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah), says it all: Senate Republicans are united against Democrats' push to pass new Ukraine aid without major changes to Biden's border policies, deepening a standoff that has global ramifications. Driving the news: Senate Democrats unveiled the text of a $111 billion package this afternoon that combines funding for Ukraine, Israel, the Indo-Pacific and border security, including efforts to combat fentanyl. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said he's advising Republicans to vote "no" on a procedural vote tomorrow, demanding that Democrats get serious about reforms to the immigration system. Johnson, the House speaker, also said in a letter to the White House this morning that additional Ukraine aid is "dependent upon enactment of transformative change to our nation's border security laws." Behind the scenes: Tensions exploded at a classified briefing on Ukraine and Israel this afternoon, with several Republican senators walking out after Biden officials refused to answer questions about the border. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) accused Republicans of "hijacking" the session, which devolved into yelling and heated confrontations between senators and the briefers. "What I saw inside that briefing looked like an exercise in political theater," Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) told NBC News, warning that "Kyiv will be a Russian city" if Congress does not act. 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 December 7, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 7, 2023 Pennsylvania senator pushes review of U.S. investments in China but hits roadblock in House WASHINGTON — A bipartisan measure that would require screening of U.S. private investments in high-tech enterprises in China, Iran, North Korea and Russia may not be included in Congress’ annual defense policy legislation. https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/12/05/pennsylvania-senator-pushes-review-of-u-s-investments-in-china-but-hits-roadblock-in-house/? 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 December 8, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 8, 2023 🇺🇸 Scoop: Top border officials say releases attract more migrants Border Patrol chiefs have acknowledged to Congress that the release of migrants into nearby communities is an incentive for others to attempt illegal border crossings, according to transcripts obtained by Axios' Stef Kight. Why it matters: Republican demands for changes to border policies — including the legal mechanism known as "parole" that allows some migrants to be released into the U.S. — have stalled the Senate's $111 billion emergency package for Ukraine, Israel, the Indo-Pacific and border security. Urging Republicans to put aside "petty, partisan, angry politics" to help Ukraine defeat Russia, President Biden said today that he's "willing to make significant compromises on the border." After defeating a procedural vote this afternoon, some Senate Republicans called for Biden to directly negotiate with Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on a deal both sides can accept. What they're saying: "[T]he belief that they are going to be released with no consequence is certainly something that many migrants tell our agents" as a reason for crossing, Deputy Chief Patrol Agent Dustin Caudle, who oversees a section of the border near Yuma, Arizona, said in a September interview with the House Homeland Security Committee. Tucson Chief Patrol Agent John Modlin echoed that sentiment in an interview in July, adding: "If not, they would be … dressed head to toe in camouflage, running as fast as they could, staying up in the mountains or in the valleys to avoid detection by our system." Keep reading 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 December 9, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 9, 2023 Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Republican senator ends blockade of nominees WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate in a single stroke Tuesday approved about 425 military promotions after Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama ended a monthslong blockade of nominations over his opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy. https://apnews.com/article/tuberville-senate-military-holds-b4d4fe19bada70a085208c9d82c35cb5? 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 December 9, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 9, 2023 House votes to censure Democratic Rep. Bowman for pulling a fire alarm in a Capitol office building WASHINGTON (AP) — House members voted again Thursday to punish one of their own, targeting Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman for triggering a fire alarm in a U.S. Capitol office building when the chamber was in session. https://apnews.com/article/congress-house-censure-resolution-jamaal-bowman-a313aa51be66ba52e690d50d8564eaf2? 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 December 9, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 9, 2023 🎓 University presidents hammered The presidents of Harvard, Penn and MIT are under heavy, bipartisan fire after they hedged when asked in a congressional hearing whether they would discipline students who called for a genocide of Jews. Why it matters: Rarely has a congressional hearing generated this much bipartisan rage. On Tuesday, the three presidents were handling the usual questions in the usual way, and condemned Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel — until Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) asked whether they would discipline students who called for the genocide of Jews. They evaded the question, answering legalistically and formulaically. They said it would depend on the context, and whether antisemitic words led to actions. That prompted criticism from both sides of the aisle and from the schools' donors. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) called the Penn president's equivocation "unacceptable" and "failed leadership." White House spokesman Andrew Bates said in response to the hearing: "We just witnessed the worst massacre suffered by the Jewish people since the Holocaust, the latest atrocities in a heartbreaking, genocidal pattern that goes back thousands of years." "It's unbelievable that this needs to be said: calls for genocide are monstrous and antithetical to everything we represent as a country," his statement added. Via X The Harvard Crimson's headline: "Harvard President Gay Traveled to Washington to Quell the Backlash. Her Testimony Only Made It Worse." "The swift blowback to her testimony led Gay to issue a clarification [above] through Harvard's official social media channels Wednesday afternoon," the student paper reported. Keep reading ... Go deeper: See the presidents' written testimony. 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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