A motion to reconsider the measure is expected. The House of Representatives narrowly rejected the measure to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas late Tuesday. The House majority…
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House Passes Bill to Block Migrants with DUI Convictions
House majority leader says the seriousness of the crime should result in deportation. The House recently passed a bill with bipartisan support that prohibits noncitizens convicted of driving…
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Senate Border Bill Will Not Be Considered in the House
The majority leader’s opinion reflects the House speaker’s previous concerns about the agreement. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana stated over the weekend that the Senate’s recently…
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Representative Emmer Withdraws as Speaker Candidate
He would have fallen short of the necessary votes. After a number of secret ballots in a closed-door session on Tuesday, Representative Tom Emmer of Minnesota, the House…
Read MoreRepresentative Scalise Withdraws and Speaker Search Begins Again
Legislators are meeting behind closed doors. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana pulled out of the contest for Speaker of the House of Representatives after he did…
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House Majority Leader Nominated for Speaker
A full vote of the House is not yet scheduled. Representative Steve Scalise of Louisiana won the secret ballot from members of his party in the House on…
Read MoreNo Clear Front Runner in Selection of House Speaker
The war in Israel is adding pressure for a decision. None of the individuals under consideration for Speaker of the House has a clear path to the position,…
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Potentials for Next House Speaker Lining Up
Representatives Scalise, Jordan, Emmer, and others are candidates. After the ouster of Representative Kevin McCarthy of California as House Speaker, other members of Congress are seeking the opportunity…
Read MoreRepresentative Scalise Diagnosed with Blood Cancer
The congressman from Louisiana calls the condition “very treatable” as he begins treatments. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana has been given a diagnosis of multiple myeloma,…
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House Votes Down Advancement of Gas Stove Bill
Majority members voted to halt legislation that would prohibit the ban on the appliances. As some state and local governments have begun banning gas-fueled appliances in new buildings…
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