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Furious House conservatives rail at Johnson but haven’t altered his Ukraine plan

House conservatives are furious with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for championing another massive round of Ukraine aid. But for all the grousing, threats and public protests, none of the critics are ready to use the one tool that lends them leverage in the fight: a motion to vacate. Without it, they’re left with no viable...

Hush money judge cracks down on media over juror fears of being exposed 

NEW YORK — Reporters covering former President Trump’s New York criminal trial were admonished Thursday by the judge overseeing it following the dismissal of a seated juror who expressed frustration about the case’s extensive media coverage. The snag led Justice Juan Merchan to direct the press to stop reporting prospective jurors’ employers and physical characteristics...

What’s keeping FDA chief up at night?

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story Illicit vapes frustrate FDA head What keeps Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf up at night? The agency’s struggle to stop illicit vapes coming into the U.S. from China. © AP “If anything would make me...

New rule lets NGOs lease public land for conservation

Presented by AFPM — It will also allow energy companies to offset their environmental impacts by bolstering other lands {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Biden elevates conservation of public lands For decades, fossil fuel companies have leased federal lands for energy production. Now, entities can lease them for conservation. ...

US military ‘out of time’ in push against adversaries’ modernization, Air Force secretary says

Senior Air Force officials told U.S. lawmakers that they are "out of time" to meet the threats of China, advocating for modernization in the military.

Missouri AG slams Kansas City mayor for welcoming Mayorkas’ illegal immigrant parole program

Missouri AG Bailey is calling out Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas for welcoming illegal immigrants to the city through Alejandro Mayorkas’ illegal immigrant parole program.

Missouri lawmakers vote to expand tax credit-backed private school scholarships

Missouri legislators voted Thursday in favor of a bill to expand private school scholarships. If enacted, it would allow up to $6,375 in spending per child.

Mike Johnson: The wartime Speaker battling on multiple fronts

Republicans again are considering ousting the Speaker of the House of Representatives; will the House GOP successfully remove Mike Johnson from his title?

Pennsylvania House Dems propose new expulsion rules after remote voting by lawmaker facing a warrant

Pennsylvania House Democrats have proposed a process to determine if state representatives are 'incapacitated' by establishing a new group of 5 House leaders.

Alabama lawmakers advance bill to strengthen state’s weak open records law

The Alabama Senate voted 29-0 Thursday for legislation aimed at strengthening the state's open records law; the bill sets deadlines to respond to requests to view public documents.

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