For the first time in U.S. history, the Speaker of the House of Representatives has been removed from their position. Continue reading “Kevin McCarthy Removed As Speaker Of The House”
Kevin McCarthy Removed As Speaker Of The House
McCarthy Admits He Will “Probably” Be Removed As Speaker Of The House
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) admitted to reporters today that he will “probably” be removed from his position after a vote on Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) introduced a ‘motion to vacate’ the speakership. Continue reading “McCarthy Admits He Will “Probably” Be Removed As Speaker Of The House”
Gaetz Introduces Motion To Vacate To Oust Speaker McCarthy
Far-right Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has introduced a ‘motion to vacate’ the office of Speaker of the House in an effort to oust current Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Continue reading “Gaetz Introduces Motion To Vacate To Oust Speaker McCarthy”
Trump’s New York Civil Fraud Trial Begins
Donald Trump was back in a courtroom today for the start of the civil fraud trial against him and his business brought by New York state Attorney General Letitia James. The trial, which is expected to last several weeks, addresses what James says was years and years of Trump inflating his asset’s worth with the intention of securing better terms on business loans. Continue reading “Trump’s New York Civil Fraud Trial Begins”
Laphonza Butler To Become California’s First Openly LGBTQ Senator
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced he will appoint Emily’s List president Laphonza Butler to fill the vacant Senate left by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died at the age of 90 on Friday. Continue reading “Laphonza Butler To Become California’s First Openly LGBTQ Senator”
Gaetz Announces He Will Attempt To Remove McCarthy As Speaker
It was a lively day on CNN’s State of the Union this morning as far-right Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) announced he will try and oust Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy from his position after McCarthy worked with Democrats to keep the federal government open on Saturday. Continue reading “Gaetz Announces He Will Attempt To Remove McCarthy As Speaker”
Gus Kenworthy + Gay Ghost Hunting + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • Instagram: Out Olympic medalist Gus Kenworthy set Instagram on fire with a short clip of himself removing his shirt accompanied by an audio clip from Mean Girls hypothesizing British men aren’t hairy. p.s. Gus was born in the UK. Continue reading “Gus Kenworthy + Gay Ghost Hunting + More News”
House Democrats Rescue Republicans With Temp Funding Bill
UPDATE: McCarthy’s ‘hail Mary’ bill to keep the government open for 45 days has passed (335-91) thanks to the Democrats. More Dems voted for the measure than Republicans. Ninety-one Republicans and one Democrat voted against the bill. The measure, which still must pass the Senate, would keep funding the federal government through mid-November and provide billions of dollars for disaster recovery efforts. But it did not include money for Ukraine, a major sticking point for Democrats in the House and Senate. Continue reading “House Democrats Rescue Republicans With Temp Funding Bill”
Out Football Player Has Received ‘Nothing But Support’ + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • Outsports: Out defensive end Kennedy McDowell says he’s received nothing but support from his fellow Colorado State University football players since the publication of a national profile piece two weeks ago that included McDowell. Continue reading “Out Football Player Has Received ‘Nothing But Support’ + More News”
1st Defendant In Trump’s Georgia Election Interference Case Pleads Guilty
Bail bondsman Scott Hall is the first of Donald Trump’s co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case to plead guilty and take a plea deal. Continue reading “1st Defendant In Trump’s Georgia Election Interference Case Pleads Guilty”