Members phkrause Posted December 9, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 9, 2023 Rand Paul Wants to End Undeclared War in Syria “The United States cannot fix Syria,” an Obama administration official said. “I simply fail to understand why we have U.S. troops there.” https://theintercept.com/2023/12/05/rand-paul-syria-war-troops/? As U.S.-Funded Wars Rage in Israel and Ukraine, Pentagon Watchdog Warns of Military Failures While Congress weighs sending more aid to both countries, a new inspector general report details oversight issues and waste within the U.S. military. https://theintercept.com/2023/12/06/pentagon-military-failures-waste/? 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 Committee Authorizes Subpoenas of Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo as Part of Supreme Court Ethics Probe The Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Thursday to authorize subpoenas of billionaire businessman Harlan Crow and conservative legal activist Leonard Leo as part of the committee’s ongoing effort to investigate ethics lapses by Supreme Court justices. https://www.propublica.org/article/senate-judiciary-harlan-crow-leonard-leo-subpoenas-scotus-thomas-alito? 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 Senators Question KPMG Role in Microsoft Profit-Shifting Scheme Last month, Microsoft disclosed that the IRS had sent the company a bill for $28.9 billion in back taxes as part of an audit. The examination, which began more than a decade ago, is the largest in the agency’s history, and it’s far from over, as Microsoft has vowed to appeal the findings. https://www.propublica.org/article/senators-question-kpmg-role-in-microsoft-profit-shifting-scheme? 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 10, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 10, 2023 US Sen. Kevin Cramer’s son charged with manslaughter in crash that killed North Dakota deputy BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The 42-year-old son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer was charged Thursday with manslaughter and fleeing an officer after a police pursuit ended in a crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy who had just laid a tire deflation device on the road and was taking cover behind his squad car, according to court documents. https://apnews.com/article/senator-kevin-cramer-son-deputy-killed-crash-8bc104624d74428eb196a830f4aafbce? 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 10, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 10, 2023 Jamaal Bowman censured for Capitol Hill alarm incident The House on Thursday voted to censure Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) for pulling a Capitol Hill fire alarm in September. https://www.axios.com/2023/12/07/house-censure-jamaal-bowman-fire-alarm? 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 10, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 10, 2023 House punishment factory works overtime Illustration: Shoshana Gordon/Axios The holidays are approaching, but Congress isn't sending good tidings: Fresh off censuring Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.), House Republicans are set to vote next week on formalizing an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, Axios' Andrew Solender reports. Why it matters: Personal animus has defined the first year of the House GOP's majority, with rank-and-file lawmakers forcing votes on censures, impeachment and a historic expulsion — often without the support of leadership. Driving the news: Bowman, who pleaded guilty to pulling a fire alarm Capitol Hill fire alarm in September, is the third lawmaker to face the symbolic rebuke this year. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) was censured last month for her criticism of Israel and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) was censured in June for his promotion of Trump-Russia allegations. The House also voted to expel former GOP Rep. George Santos this month after a bombshell Ethics Committee report accused him of a "complex web" of criminal wrongdoing. It was the first successful expulsion vote since 2002 and made Santos only the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled. And who could forget the unprecedented ouster of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from his post? He announced this week he will resign from Congress at the end of the month. Illustration: Shoshana Gordon/Axios The big picture: The rise in punitive actions this congressional session doesn't exist in a vacuum — it's part of a years-long trend of Congress devolving into a vessel for open partisan warfare. The 118th Congress in particular has been a powerhouse for these fights, with 2023 seeing easily the most censure, impeachment, expulsion and contempt resolutions of any year at least since 1989, according to data from Quorum. The number of these measures has risen precipitously since several high-profile fights over impeachment and censure in June. What we're hearing: Lawmakers in both parties who want to work across the aisle and pass legislation are growing impatient with the continued dominance of partisan fights on the House floor. "We should be focused on getting stuff done," said one House Republican. "We are hopeful the deck has been cleared and we return to our regular broadcast." "All they do is vacate the chair, expulsions, censures, reprimands, impeachment," said Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.). "There is no positive agenda for America. They don't even pretend that they have one anymore," Raskin continued. "It's a politics of spectacle that they got from Donald Trump. ... Every day we walk in here it's just another version of 'The Apprentice.'" 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 10, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 10, 2023 Ivy League presidents reckon with swift backlash to remarks on campus antisemitism WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing heavy criticism, the University of Pennsylvania’s president walked back some of her remarks given earlier this week at a congressional hearing on campus antisemitism, saying she should have gone further to condemn hate against Jewish students. https://apnews.com/article/harvard-mit-penn-campus-antisemitism-backlash-2c89312cdd0d2652a9b57ce71f1533fd? 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 10, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 10, 2023 U.S. House Democrats and advocates push for additional federal child care funding WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democratic leaders on Wednesday called on Congress to pass President Joe Biden’s $16 billion supplemental child care funding request. https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/12/07/u-s-house-democrats-and-advocates-push-for-additional-federal-child-care-funding/? 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 10, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 10, 2023 Hill already thinking Trump '25 Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Photo: Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images Republicans in Congress — savoring the potential return of former President Trump — are already laying the groundwork to quickly turn some of his 2025 plans into the law of the land. The bills include plans to crack down on mask mandates, affirmative action and who can become a U.S. citizen, Axios' Sophia Cai reports. Why it matters: Trump enjoys a powerful influence on the House GOP caucus — despite losing the 2020 election, his not-so-stellar record endorsing other Republicans, and the prospect of facing four felony trials as he runs for president next year. 🔎 Zoom in: Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), one of Trump's most loyal backers in Congress, introduced a bill over the summer to bar the Transportation Department from enforcing mask mandates, a popular cause in Trumpworld. Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Vance this week introduced a bill to create a federal office [subscription] to investigate claims of colleges using affirmative action in admissions. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), another Trump loyalist, has joined Vance in proposing bills that would make gender-affirming care for minors a felony, another priority on the far right's social agenda. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) introduced legislation to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants after Trump vowed to sign an executive order to do the same on his first day back-in-office day. Vance introduced a bill to eliminate EV subsidies shortly after Trump railed against them at an auto plant in Detroit. 🥊 Reality check: In today's Democrat-controlled Senate, most legislation proposed by Trump allies has no chance of becoming law. But Republicans have a good chance to win Senate control in November. 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 10, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 10, 2023 🏛️ Ds join Rs in hammering Ivy testimony Members of Congress across the political spectrum are shocked and outraged about congressional testimony from the presidents of Harvard, MIT and Penn — and what it might mean for academia writ large. Lawmakers are urging the three presidents to resign, launching investigations and even floating restrictions on federal funding for certain colleges. 🔎 Zoom in: Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.), a progressive who is one of a handful of Jewish lawmakers who has endorsed a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, told Axios she found the testimony "shocking." Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), another Jewish progressive, told Axios: "They showed no emotion, they showed no angst, and they just gave their answers like it was a math test." ⚡ The latest: A group of 72 Republicans and two Democrats sent a letter to the three colleges' governing boards calling for the presidents to be removed. More than a dozen Democrats signed a letter to the colleges demanding they "review and update your school policies" to ensure they protect Jewish students. Read on. 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 11, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 11, 2023 🇺🇦 Americans' support for Ukraine wanes Zelensky visits the front-line city of Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, on Nov. 30. Photo: Efrem Lukatsky/AP Nearly half of registered voters (48%) said the U.S. is spending "too much" on aid for Ukraine, according to a new poll by the Financial Times and University of Michigan Ross School of Business. 65% of Republicans said the U.S. is spending too much on Ukraine, compared with 52% of independents and just 32% of Democrats. The stark sign of waning support comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky travels to Washington this week to argue for more aid. Tomorrow, Zelensky will speak to an all-senators meeting at the Capitol, meet with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and visit President Biden at the White House. 🔭 What's next: Lawmakers remain at an impasse over an emergency national security spending package that includes roughly $60 billion for Ukraine, Axios' Andrew Solender writes. Congress has just one week left in session before senators are scheduled to leave town for the holidays. Some senators have said they are willing to remain in D.C. as long as it takes to work out a deal. 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 December 12, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 12, 2023 💰 Last-minute tax push Members of the House and Senate are engaged in advanced, last-minute negotiations to reach a tax deal in December or January that includes key priorities for both parties, Axios' Hans Nichols and Juliegrace Brufke report. Why it matters: Heading into the 2024 election, Democrats want to resurrect a version of the child tax credit, which expired last year, to lower childhood poverty and give their vulnerable members a tangible policy win. Republicans are eager to prove to the business community that the House GOP majority can deliver for them by reinstating the full deductibility of research and development investments that expired at the end of 2022. Any compromise between the key tax writing committees would have to be prioritized by House and Senate leaders. At an estimated $100 billion, it would also be expensive. The intrigue: The twin provisions have supporters in both parties, with conservative groups making a pro-family argument for the CTC last month and many Democrats insisting they want to help the business community. Driving the news: Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-Mo.) are working on a package that can clear the House either in December or January. "Talks are further along than most people realize," said a senior GOP lawmaker. "All parties are aware that a December timeline is difficult, but that there is a window early next year." 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 12, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 12, 2023 With Ukraine aid in peril, Zelenskyy pleads his case on Capitol Hill and at the White House WASHINGTON (AP) — His country’s future at stake, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used inspirational words, optimistic resolve and a nod to Christmas in appealing Tuesday to leaders in Congress for U.S. aid for his fighters in the war with Russia. https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-zelenskyy-washington-congress-biden-5796a2429169d01959510f318fbc968a? 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 13, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 13, 2023 Putin's "Christmas gift" Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's disappointing visit to Capitol Hill today confirmed his worst fears: The future of U.S. aid to Ukraine has become firmly affixed to one of the most intractable debates in American politics. Why it matters: Even Republicans sympathetic to the Ukrainian cause — with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) chief among them — have drawn a red line. There will be no further aid to Ukraine if Democrats do not agree to substantial changes to U.S. border policy. McConnell told reporters it would be "practically impossible" for Congress to resolve the standoff before the holidays, punting the fate of Ukraine aid and the border into next year. That didn't stop President Biden from demanding while sitting beside Zelensky that Republicans pass an aid package "before they give Putin the greatest Christmas gift they could possibly give him." Driving the news: Zelensky's plea to support Ukrainians fighting for their freedom — an emotional and strategic appeal that has helped unlock major progress in the past — ran into a wall of sympathetic shrugs in Congress. "I told President Zelensky, 'Here's the problem: It's got nothing to do with you,'" said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he told Zelensky that "we stand with him and against Putin's brutal invasion," but stressed, "Our first condition on any national security supplemental spending package is about our own national security." "We're hearing from the president of Ukraine again, but we've yet to hear from our own president about the border, our border," said Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.). Between the lines: Zelensky — well-versed in the dangers of wading into U.S. domestic politics — stayed far away from any discussion of the border, even as some Republicans asked him to weigh in, according to Politico. Instead, he centered his pitch on the stakes of Ukraine's fight — stressing that his people will never succumb to Russia and that the conflict could devolve into bloody guerrilla warfare if the flow of U.S. aid is halted. But given the strong bipartisan majority in Congress that already supports Ukraine, it was clear from the outset that it's up to Biden and Republicans — not Zelensky — to break the gridlock. State of play: Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas met with Senate negotiators for about two hours today. Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) touted "progress" as they exited the meeting. The White House knocked down a CBS News report suggesting that officials had floated new authority to expel migrants without asylum screenings and a sweeping expansion of detention and deportations — but reiterated that Biden is "open to compromise." Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.), the lead GOP negotiator, signaled that talks could continue through the holidays: "Everyone else would celebrate Christmas but us." The bottom line: "I don't want you giving up hope," Biden told Zelensky in the Oval Office. 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 14, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 14, 2023 US credibility is on the line in Ukraine funding debate WASHINGTON (AP) — One of President Joe Biden’s favorite stories is about his first international summit after taking office, when he declared that “America is back” in the wake of Donald Trump’s erratic and isolationist leadership. https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-ukraine-russia-660a3603c72a0b51b734d6a41499027b? 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 14, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 14, 2023 Massive defense bill advances in U.S. Senate, but faces objections from House conservatives WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate took an important step Tuesday on the nation’s annual defense policy bill, but the reliably bipartisan legislation is expected to hit the same hard-right opposition in the U.S. House that has dogged lawmakers since the beginning of this Congress. https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/12/12/massive-defense-bill-advances-in-u-s-senate-but-faces-objections-from-house-conservatives/? 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 14, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 14, 2023 House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden as Republicans rally behind investigation WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday authorized the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, with every Republican rallying behind the politically charged process despite lingering concerns among some in the party that the investigation has yet to produce evidence of misconduct by the president. https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-impeachment-inquiry-mike-johnson-94884b322da40ca9315ac5f4e73a3e86? 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 14, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 14, 2023 🚨 House authorizes Biden impeachment inquiry All 221 House Republicans — including retiring Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.), an impeachment critic — voted this evening to authorize the impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Why it matters: Republicans believe the formal vote will strengthen their ability to enforce subpoenas in their yearlong investigation of the Biden family's finances. The White House and Biden campaign have responded by highlighting comments from GOP lawmakers acknowledging they have not yet uncovered evidence of wrongdoing by the president. Biden allies also circulated a clip today of Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas), after he was asked what Republicans hoped to gain from the impeachment inquiry, telling a reporter: "All I can say is Donald J. Trump 2024, baby." House Republicans are also moving to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress, after the president's son defied a subpoena to testify behind closed doors and instead delivered a rare public statement today outside the Capitol. "In the depths of my addiction, I was extremely irresponsible with my finances. But to suggest that is grounds for an impeachment inquiry is beyond the absurd. It's shameless," Hunter Biden, who was indicted on tax charges last week, said in his emotional remarks. "[Republicans] ridiculed my struggle with addiction, they belittled my recovery, and they have tried to dehumanize me — all to embarrass and damage my father, who has devoted his entire public life to service," he continued. "Let me state as clearly as I can: My father was not financially involved in my business — not as a practicing lawyer, not as a board member of Burisma, not my partnership with a Chinese private businessman, not in my investments at home nor abroad, and certainly not as an artist." 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 14, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 14, 2023 🔥 Progressives rebel over possible border deal The Congressional Hispanic Caucus and progressive Democrats erupted in anger today at reports that the Biden administration is considering major changes to border policy to secure a deal with Republicans on Ukraine aid. Why it matters: Republicans have made clear that there will be no further Ukraine aid — a key priority for Biden — without substantial changes to asylum law and expanded authority for the detention and expulsion of migrants. Although the White House and Democratic negotiators have not yet tipped their hand — and a deal still appears to be far off — a progressive rebellion is already brewing. Members of the CHC expressed anger at being left out of negotiations, with some criticizing Biden for creating an opening for the GOP by pairing border funding with foreign aid in his initial request to Congress. What they're saying: "I could not comprehend how a Democratic president who vehemently countered Trump's policies as a candidate is seriously putting forward the most Trumpian, anti-immigrant proposals," Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) said at a press conference outside the Capitol. The other side: "To the extent that I've heard some Democrats express concern, I think that's progress," Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) told reporters, referring to the inevitability of a compromise upsetting hardliners on both sides. 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 14, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 14, 2023 House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden as Republicans rally behind investigation The House on Wednesday authorized the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, with every Republican rallying behind the politically charged process despite lingering concerns among some in the party that the investigation has yet to produce evidence of misconduct by the president. Read more. Why this matters: The 221-212 party-line vote put the entire House Republican conference on record in support of an impeachment process that can lead to the ultimate penalty for a president: punishment for what the Constitution describes as “high crimes and misdemeanors,” which can lead to removal from office if convicted in a Senate trial. Authorizing the monthslong inquiry ensures that the impeachment investigation extends well into 2024, when Biden will be running for reelection and seems likely to be squaring off against former President Donald Trump. House Democrats stood in united opposition to the inquiry resolution, calling it a farce perpetrated by those across the aisle to avenge the two impeachments against Trump. While Republicans say their inquiry is ultimately focused on the president himself, they have taken particular interest in Hunter Biden and his overseas business dealings, from which they accuse the president of personally benefiting. Related coverage ➤ The Republican leading the probe of Hunter Biden has his own shell company and complicated friends Few US adults would be satisfied with a possible Biden-Trump rematch in 2024, AP-NORC poll shows 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 15, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 15, 2023 Biden impeachment inquiry authorized by House Republicans, despite lack of evidence The White House has dismissed the inquiry as unsubstantiated by facts and politically motivated. Biden is preparing for a possible 2024 election rematch with his Republican predecessor, Donald Trump. Trump is the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice and is currently preparing for four upcoming criminal trials. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-house-republicans-ready-vote-formalize-biden-impeachment-inquiry-2023-12-13/ 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 15, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 15, 2023 Conservatives slam defense spending bill after bipartisan passage House conservatives are blasting both the negotiation process and the contents of the bill following the passage of the sprawling National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Thursday. https://www.axios.com/2023/12/14/house-onservatives-ndaa-bipartisan? Big pay raise for troops in defense bill sent to Biden. Conservatives stymied on cultural issues WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a defense policy bill Thursday that authorizes the biggest pay raise for troops in more than two decades, overcoming objections from some conservatives concerned the measure did not do enough to restrict the Pentagon’s diversity initiatives, abortion travel policy and gender-affirming health care for transgender service members. https://apnews.com/article/defense-bill-troops-pay-raise-abortion-transgender-7e91060fff447f2a79b602e312f1c2cd? 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 16, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 16, 2023 👀 White House plows ahead on border talks The White House and Senate Democratic leaders are on notice that progressives have serious concerns about a potential border security compromise with Republicans. Negotiators are still steaming ahead, Axios' Hans Nichols reports. Why it matters: For President Biden and vulnerable Senate Democrats, a deal would unlock two key priorities — funding for Ukraine and Israel. It would also mean addressing a major political problem: record crossings at the southern border. Between the lines: The likely result is a Senate deal that is deeply unpopular with the party's base and needs significant support from Republicans to clear the Senate. Any Senate compromise faces an uncertain future in the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has made it clear that the GOP wants substantial changes to asylum, expulsion and detention procedures. There's also entrenched opposition within the House GOP to additional funding for Ukraine, regardless of whether it's paired with favorable border policies. What they're saying: "I'm very concerned about — and upset — about the lack of outreach," Sen. Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M), a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, told Axios. "Until we start seeing language, it's hard to tell," said Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) "What we hear is very concerning." Asked about his level of frustration over the negotiations, Padilla said that on a scale of one to 10, he's "maybe a 12.5." State of play: Senior White House officials are doing one-on-one calls with members of the CHS and Progressive Caucus, including Padilla and Lujan, as well as Reps. Nanette Barragan (D-Calif.) and Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), according to a person familiar with the matter. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said this afternoon that enough progress was being made that he would call the Senate back next week. The goal is to give the negotiators more time to find an agreement and pass a bill out of the Senate before lawmakers leave for Christmas. 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 16, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 16, 2023 🏛️ Charted: Democrats' shadow majority Data: Quorum; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals More House Democrats voted for the National Defense Authorization Act this afternoon than Republicans, despite the GOP controlling the chamber. Why it matters: This isn't the first time. In fact, Democratic yeas outnumbered GOP votes on every major bill that landed on Biden's desk this year, Axios' Stef Kight reports. In addition to the annual must-pass defense policy bill, House Democrats provided the majority of votes on raising the debt ceiling in June and avoiding a government shutdown — twice. Dependence on Democrats helped fuel the ouster of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), who delivered his farewell speech today as he exits Congress for life in the private sector. 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 17, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 17, 2023 US Senate postpones winter break as lawmakers try to craft an immigration deal WASHINGTON — Members of the U.S. House headed home Thursday for a three-week winter break without completing work on several must-pass bills, but senators are now scheduled to return to Capitol Hill on Monday as leaders in the upper chamber and the White House look for an agreement on immigration policy. https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/12/14/us-senate-postpones-winter-break-as-lawmakers-try-to-craft-an-immigration-deal/? 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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