After the House approved a $95 billion foreign aid package with $61 billion for Ukraine, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized Speaker Mike Johnson for betraying Republican voters and threatened to call for his resignation. Johnson, facing potential ouster, may need Democratic support as his majority is slim. Despite tensions, Greene postponed the motion to vacate, backed by Reps. Thomas Massie and Paul Gosar. Most House Republicans opposed the aid bill, while Greene argued for reflecting voters' will. Johnson, resolute in his decisions, faces uncertainty with some Democrats considering support.
Speaker Mike Johnson has successfully passed foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan with Democratic support. Some Republicans, led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, are considering voting to oust Johnson from the speakership. The outcome remains uncertain as members are urged to consult their constituents before taking action. Johnson faces pressure to resign amidst rising conservative anger, with Rep. Thomas Massie supporting the ousting effort. Johnson's future leadership and support within the GOP are at stake as tensions escalate.
Tensions arose in the House of Representatives as conservative lawmakers confronted Speaker Mike Johnson over his $95 billion foreign aid proposal, leading to heated exchanges between different Republican factions. Lawmakers like Matt Gaetz, Lauren Boebert, and Tim Burchett expressed opposition to Johnson's plan, which includes separate bills for aid to Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific. Rep Derrick Van Orden confronted the group, including Gaetz, with verbal jabs, while Reps Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie are also considering ousting Johnson. The Republicans are divided over the significant aid package, similar in cost to the Senate's previous funding for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan.
Speaker Mike Johnson announced that the House will vote on separate bills for aid to Israel and Ukraine amid threats from the far right to oust him, with a pivotal vote expected on Friday evening. Johnson faces pressure from his party over foreign aid decisions, aiming to address global events while satisfying his caucus. GOP Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized the plan, hinting at a vote on Johnson's removal. Despite possible challenges, Johnson remains focused on governing and strengthening national security with additional measures for allies in the Indo-Pacific.
After months of political blockages, a vote on sending more than $60 billion in lethal aid to Ukraine is set to happen, breaking a 480-day Republican-held impasse. The delay had allowed Russia to gain an upper hand in the conflict, leaving Ukraine in dire need of weapons, especially air defence interceptors. Republican infighting and reluctance to support Ukrainian aid have been key factors behind the delay, with some members focusing on the southern border. However, a recent shift in Speaker Mike Johnson's stance, possibly influenced by praise from former President Trump, has paved the way for the long-awaited vote.
The House voted 316-94 to advance urgent foreign-aid bills for debate and final votes. Majority of Democrats (165) supported the measure over Republicans (151). The aid includes support for Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific region to deter Chinese aggression. GOP faces division over additional aid with some threatening Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership. Johnson navigates bipartisan challenges, improving legislation to reflect Republican ideals while ensuring essential aid. Democrats show unity against GOP malcontents attempting to unseat the speaker. Speaker Johnson praised for skillfully managing a challenging situation.
The US House of Representatives approved a $60 billion aid package for Ukraine with $300 million aimed at bolstering border security amid Russia's invasion. The vote was 311 to 112, with 101 Republicans in favor and Speaker Mike Johnson facing opposition due to the lack of border security measures. Concerns were raised by lawmakers like Rep. Chip Roy, who criticized the aid package as prioritizing Ukraine over US border security. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov criticized the approval of aid, warning of more conflict and casualties in Ukraine.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing rebellion from fellow Republicans over a lack of measures to address the U.S. migrant crisis in a proposed foreign aid package totaling $95.34 billion, including $60.84 billion for Ukraine, $26.38 billion for Israel, and $8.12 billion for the Indo-Pacific. The package also includes provisions like banning funds for UNRWA and miscellaneous national security priorities such as a TikTok ban and the REPO Act to support Ukraine and confront Russia, China, and Iran. Johnson aims for a Saturday vote on the aid and border security bills.
During an appearance on NBC News' "Meet the Press," Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, suggested that Speaker Mike Johnson could face a vote to oust him if he pushes for Ukraine aid. Bacon highlighted a bipartisan effort with Reps Jared Golden, Brian Fitzpatrick, and Ed Case on a $66 billion bill for military aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. He expressed hope for a bicameral, bipartisan solution and indicated that Democrats might support Johnson to avoid dysfunction.
Two U.S. Republican lawmakers, Thomas Massie and Marjorie Taylor Greene, are co-sponsoring a motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson's position due to disagreements over aid for Ukraine and a surveillance bill. Johnson, facing pressure from far-right conservatives aligned with Donald Trump, has refused to resign, leading to potential turmoil in the House just six months before the November election. Johnson's survival strategy may require Democratic votes as the Republican majority narrows. The dispute highlights internal divisions within the Republican party.
The U.S. House passed a $60 billion bill to fund Ukraine with 311 votes in favor and 112 against, sparking debates among Republicans about prioritizing foreign aid over domestic border security. Democratic candidate Nate McMurray's celebratory tweet about the aid package and controversial remarks towards the MAGA movement have stirred controversy. Some conservatives criticize the bill for neglecting funding for U.S. border security amidst ongoing border issues. McMurray, running for New York's 26th Congressional District, faces scrutiny for his divisive comments and stance on foreign aid versus domestic concerns.
Hardliners in the House Freedom Caucus, known as FART (Floor Action Response Team), are monitoring for surprise resolutions aiming to undermine them. Some caucus members, particularly Reps. Massie, Roy, and Norman, oppose Speaker Johnson's agenda on foreign aid packages. Johnson blames them for hindering legislation and seeking concessions on border security. Calls to remove these members from the House Rules Committee have emerged. Johnson's speakership is at risk due to disagreements over Ukraine aid and spending bills. Infighting within House Republicans intensifies amidst threats to Johnson's position.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La, led lawmakers in the House to advance a $95 billion national security aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and other U.S. allies towards approval in Washington on April 19, 2024.
The House Rules Committee voted 9-3 to advance a package of bills providing aid to Israel, Ukraine, and other allies. Republican Reps Chip Roy, Thomas Massie, and Ralph Norman voted against the rule due to the lack of conservative border security provisions with aid to Ukraine. The full House will now vote on the rule and begin debate on the foreign aid bills, expected to pass with bipartisan support.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, facing tensions with GOP hardliners, acknowledged he lacks the votes to defang a potential motion to oust him. Rep. Matt Gaetz and allies confronted Johnson over changes to support thresholds. Johnson, 52, stated that any rule change requires a majority vote, admitting the harm caused by the existing Motion to Vacate rule. Kevin McCarthy's similar rule change led to his downfall. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced a motion against Johnson, with Rep. Thomas Massie now co-sponsoring. Republican hardliners criticize Johnson's $60 plan.
The House Rules Committee advanced a package of foreign aid bills with the support of Democrats in a rare move, overcoming opposition from a few hardline Republicans. The bills include assistance to Israel, Ukraine, allies in the Indo-Pacific, and features a TikTok ban. The successful vote paves the way for the full House to debate and vote on the legislation, which includes $26.38 billion for Israel, $60.84 billion for Ukraine, and $8.12 billion for allies in the Indo-Pacific. The foreign aid package, facing criticism, is closer to passage after the bipartisan support.
House Democrats are split on whether to support Speaker Mike Johnson in the face of a possible ousting, with concerns about preventing chaos ahead of the presidential election versus maintaining party unity and support from the base. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries may play a key role in the decision. The current situation contrasts with past unity in a similar situation. Some members are hesitant to engage in a divisive speakership battle amidst post-terror attack tensions and evolving global dynamics. Representatives express strong opposition to supporting individuals like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie in their efforts to remove Johnson.
Rep. Paul Gosar, along with Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie, has signed a motion to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his role. The House could potentially consider this motion within two legislative days, with conservative lawmakers criticizing Johnson for his foreign aid bills and reliance on Democrats for support. Some GOP hardliners, like Rep. Chip Roy and Rep. Eli Crane, have expressed discontent but have not confirmed their support for ousting the speaker.
The US House of Representatives has approved sending $60.8 billion in foreign aid to Ukraine to help fend off Russia's invasion. In addition to aid for Ukraine, bills were passed to provide foreign aid to Israel, humanitarian relief to Palestinians in Gaza, security assistance to Taiwan and Indo-Pacific allies, and foreign policy proposals including a potential ban on TikTok. The package will now move to the US Senate for likely approval and then President Joe Biden's signature.
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the REPO Act, which would allow President Joe Biden to confiscate over $6 billion of frozen Russian assets in U S banks and transfer them to a special fund for Ukraine. Most of the $300 billion in frozen Russian assets are located in Germany, France, and Belgium. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson released a foreign aid package including aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Following Putin's invasion of Ukraine, the G7 countries froze all $300 billion of Russian foreign currency reserves held in banks across Europe.
Former President Donald Trump expressed support for House Speaker Mike Johnson amidst challenges to his leadership from far-right Republicans. Trump commended Johnson's performance and criticized efforts to remove him, acknowledging bigger issues at hand. The fate of Johnson's speakership remains uncertain, with a faction led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene opposing his actions related to government funding and intelligence programs.
Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales criticized hardliner Republicans within his party, specifically targeting Rep. Matt Gaetz for unproven allegations of engaging in sexual activities with minors. Gaetz denied the allegations, and an ongoing House Ethics Committee investigation is examining the matter. Gonzales also clashed with Rep. Bob Good, accusing him of endorsing a neo-Nazi, Brandon Herrera, in the upcoming primary. The House has faced internal turmoil, with some Republicans threatening to oust Speaker Mike Johnson over various contentious issues, including a vote on Ukraine aid.
House Republicans, led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep. Mark Green, walked the impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate, making him the first Cabinet secretary in nearly 150 years to be impeached. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to quickly dismiss the trial, while GOP Leader Mitch McConnell opposes tabling the articles. The Senate is expected to decide Mayorkas' fate, with uncertainty looming over his future as the Democrat-held Senate is likely to acquit him.
Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher, known for objecting to the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, announced his early departure from Congress, joining several other Republican members leaving due to dysfunction within the party. Key departures include Reps. Ken Buck, Patrick McHenry, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Mark Green, and Kay Granger, citing political gridlock and lack of productivity. The GOP majority faces challenges with censures of Democratic lawmakers, the ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and the expulsion of Rep. George Santos. Republicans are now one seat away from losing their majority after the 2022 elections.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La) is set to appear with Donald Trump at his Florida estate to promote a bill banning noncitizens from voting, despite noncitizen voting already being illegal in federal elections. Johnson faces threats to his speakership from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga) and other far-right House Republicans who are displeased with his handling of funding bills and potential U.S aid to Ukraine. The event with Trump is seen as a move to appease the far right and maintain his position amidst growing pressure.
In a recent session in the House of Representatives, Republican members engaged in weight insults towards each other and submitted outlandish amendments, including Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene's demand for 'space lasers' at the southern border and trolling of her own conspiracy theory about Jewish space lasers controlling the weather. The session also involved discussions about a $26 billion Israel aid bill and bills to fund Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific. Additionally, there were amendments proposed to designate Greene as 'Vladimir Putin's Special Envoy to the U.S.' and to rename her office the 'Neville Chamberlain Room.'
House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to meet with former President Donald Trump in Florida to discuss election integrity and legislation focused on preventing noncitizens from voting. Johnson's speakership is at risk due to threats from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Trump loyalist. If Trump voices support for Johnson, it could help secure his position. Several Republican lawmakers are anticipating Trump to emphasize the importance of passing new immigration restrictions during the meeting.
Lawmakers plan to address current issues at President Biden's State of the Union, expected to be a referendum on Biden's age ahead of the 2024 campaign. Guests include Cuban dissident Maria Paya Acevedo, with her family suing former US Ambassador Manuel Rocha for conspiring in her father's death. Reps Jayapal and Omar denounce Cuba's brutality. Republicans aim to hold Biden accountable for the Afghanistan withdrawal.
The House passed a modified bill reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act with a 273-147 vote, after an initial version failed. The new bill is a two-year reauthorization opposed by 59 Republicans and 88 Democrats. Speaker Mike Johnson, facing leadership challenges, engaged with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene over conservative philosophy differences. The reauthorization's change to a shorter term was aimed at aligning with a potential Trump presidency in the future.
Following the successful motion to vacate the speakership of Kevin McCarthy of California on October 3, 2023, the members of the U.S. House of Representatives began holding an extremely rare intra-term election for speaker of the House on October 17. In the 118th Congress, McCarthy's House Republican Conference holds the majority of seats. He had previously been elected on January 7, 2023, after an unusual fifteen rounds of voting in the January speakership election. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina, also a Republican, served as speaker pro tempore until a new speaker was elected. This was the 129th speaker election since the office was created in 1789. On the fourth ballot of voting on October 25, 2023, the Republican Party's fourth nominee, Mike Johnson of Louisiana was elected the 56th speaker of the House.Hakeem Jeffries of New York was unanimously nominated by the House Democratic Caucus on October 10. Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana was initially nominated by the House Republican Conference on October 11, but he withdrew from the race the next day. Jim Jordan of Ohio was nominated on a second internal Republican conference vote on October 13.In the first round of voting, Jeffries received 212 votes from all Democrats, Jim Jordan received 200 votes from most Republicans, and seven others received some Republican votes despite not being formally nominated. As no person received the majority of votes cast, a second round of voting was necessary. On the second round, a net of two Republicans switched their vote from Jordan to other candidates. In the third round, a further three switched their vote from Jordan, bringing the total Republicans against Jordan to 25. As it had become clear Jordan did not have enough support to be elected Speaker, the House Republican Conference voted to remove him as the Republican Party's nominee for Speaker.On October 24, the conference nominated Majority Whip Tom Emmer, who withdrew shortly after former president Donald Trump voiced his opposition to Emmer's candidacy. That night, Louisiana representative and conference Vice Chair Mike Johnson was selected in Emmer's place, having previously come in second place against him.In the fourth round, held on October 25, Johnson received 220 votes and was elected speaker, while Jeffries came in second place with 209 votes. Unlike previous ballots, no Republicans defected, and every representative present voted for their party's nominee for Speaker.
Two of Westminster's best-connected journalists, Sky News's Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard, guide you through their top predictions for the next seven days in British politics. This week, they react to MP Mark Menzies' resignation from the Conservative Party and look at what it might mean for the next election. Also this week, Rishi Sunak is packing his bags for Europe. Jack and Sam discuss what's on the trip's agenda, including highly anticipated announcements on the defence of Ukraine, as well as the UK's wider defence and warfare strategy. Mr Sunak's Rwanda plan could finally pass through parliament too, more than five months after he unveiled the emergency laws.
Marjorie Taylor Greene (née Taylor; born May 27, 1974), also known by her initials MTG, is an American far-right politician, businesswoman, and conspiracy theorist who has been the U.S. representative for Georgia's 14th congressional district since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, she was elected to Congress in 2020 following the retirement of Republican incumbent Tom Graves and was reelected in 2022.Greene has promoted antisemitic, white supremacist, and far-right conspiracy theories, including the white genocide conspiracy theory, QAnon, and Pizzagate. Other extremist conspiracy theories she has promoted include government involvement in mass shootings in the United States, baseless allegations of murder against the Clinton family, and 9/11 conspiracy theories. Before running for Congress, she supported calls to execute prominent Democratic Party politicians, including Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. As a congresswoman, she equated the Democratic Party with Nazis, and compared COVID-19 safety measures to the persecution of Jews during the Holocaust, later apologizing for this comparison. During the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Greene promoted Russian propaganda and praised Vladimir Putin. Greene identifies as a Christian nationalist.A strong supporter of former president Donald Trump, Greene aided and supported Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 U.S. presidential election and has since supported Trump's false claims of a stolen election. She called for the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election in Georgia to be decertified, and was part of a group of Republican legislators who unsuccessfully challenged votes for Joe Biden during the 2021 United States Electoral College vote count, even though federal agencies and courts overseeing the election found no evidence of electoral fraud. Days after Biden's inauguration, Greene filed articles of impeachment alleging abuse of power.On February 4, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to remove her from all committee roles, in response to her statements and endorsements of political violence. Eleven Republicans joined the unanimous Democrats in the vote. She was appointed to new committee roles in January 2023. In June 2023, Greene was expelled from the conservative House Freedom Caucus after insulting Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, another member of the caucus.
Tennessee House Republicans voted to advance a bill preventing reappointment of expelled lawmakers. The bill follows high-profile expulsion of Democratic Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson. The proposal raised constitutional concerns and faces Senate scrutiny. Expelled lawmakers protested for gun control after a school shooting. Republicans are considering lifelong bans for expelled lawmakers and limiting multiple office candidacies. Democrats dubbed the 'Tennessee Three' garnered national attention. Expelled lawmakers won special elections. New rules restrict debate time and silence members. Legal actions have been taken over the expulsions.
James Michael Johnson (born January 30, 1972) is an American politician and lawyer serving as the 56th speaker of the United States House of Representatives since October 25, 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he is in his fourth House term, having represented Louisiana's 4th congressional district since 2017.Johnson is a graduate of the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. Before entering politics, he worked as an attorney in private practice and for Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF); at ADF, he advocated for sodomy laws and criminalizing homosexuality, writing an amicus brief that opposed the eventual U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Lawrence v. Texas (2003). A young-earth creationist, Johnson sat on the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention between 2004 and 2012.Johnson's political career began when he was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in 2015; he served in that body until 2017. He was first elected to represent Louisiana's 4th congressional district in 2016. He has been identified as a member of the Christian right. During his time in Congress, he contested the results of the 2020 presidential election on the House floor and in court. He supported bills that would institute a nationwide ban on abortion. Johnson was chair of the Republican Study Committee, the largest caucus of conservatives in Congress, from 2019 to 2021. He was vice chair of the House Republican Conference from 2021 to 2023.On October 25, 2023, following the ousting of Kevin McCarthy from the speakership, Johnson was elected as the 56th speaker of the House.
President Biden is facing backlash from Muslim voters and organizations for supporting a $26 billion funding bill for Israel that includes aid for Ukraine and Taiwan. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) criticized the move, saying it could sever ties between the administration and the American Muslim community. CAIR described the aid as a "blank check" for Israel, allowing the purchase of weapons used in Gaza, and warned it could make the U.S. complicit in the Gaza genocide. The House passed the bill, and Biden has promised to sign it.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to meet with former President Donald Trump in Florida for a public event at Mar-a-Lago for an election integrity announcement. Johnson, who faces a threat of ouster from Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene, warned against chaos in the House. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will also meet with Johnson and other U.S. Congressional leaders, while President Biden will meet with Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz believes that the war in Ukraine could drag on for several more years; Nobody could say whether this war might not even last five years, for example, Scholz said on Friday evening in the eastern city of Chemnitz. He defended Germany's military support for Ukraine. In addition, diplomacy must be cultivated, he added. Since the beginning of the war, however, Russian President Vladimir Putin had shown no signs of movement, he said. A dictated peace is unacceptable, emphasized Scholz: "He must not be allowed to get away with this.
Mark Houck's campaign to unseat Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in Pennsylvania's GOP primary could offer insights into swing-district party sentiment in a crucial presidential election year. The congressional district in suburban Philadelphia, which was carried by Democrat Joe Biden in 2020 while electing Republicans to Washington, is among 16 nationwide facing such dynamics. With the Republicans holding a slim House majority, Democrats aim to flip just four seats to regain control.
Speaker Mike Johnson announced he will not change the procedure for removing him from the speakership, after hardliners reacted with fury to a proposed change to House rules. Since the beginning of the 118th Congress, the House rule allowing a Motion to Vacate from a single member has harmed this office and our House majority, Johnson wrote on X. Recently, many members have encouraged me to endorse a new rule to raise this threshold. While I understand the importance of that idea, any rule change requires a majority of the full House, which we do not have. We will continue to govern under the existing rules.
This is the electoral history of Mike Johnson, who has served as a United States representative from Louisiana since 2017 and speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives since 2023. Johnson previously served in the Louisiana House of Representatives, representing the 8th district from 2015 to 2017.
High-profile rightwing influencers were briefed on House Speaker Mike Johnson's voter registration bill in advance of its announcement, sparking a coordinated social media campaign to garner support. The legislation, targeting non-citizen voting, was promoted by influencers before its official filing, with support from former President Donald Trump. Johnson's appearance at Mar-a-Lago aimed to strengthen his position amidst internal party challenges. Conservative influencers like Ryan Fournier and social media accounts promoted the bill as the 'SAVE Act' before its formal introduction.
Paul Anthony Gosar ( GOH-sar; born November 27, 1958) is an American far-right politician and dentist who has represented Arizona's 9th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2023 and represented Arizona's 4th congressional district from 2013 to 2023. A Republican, he was elected in 2010 to represent the neighboring 1st congressional district until redistricting. Gosar's support of conspiracy theories, his extreme opposition to abortion and contraception, his alleged connections to Holocaust deniers, and his alleged ties to far-right militant groups such as the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, have sparked controversy.Gosar opposes the Affordable Care Act, abortion, gun control, and immigration. He has been a strong ally of former president Donald Trump, and voted to overturn the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election.Gosar was censured by the U.S. House of Representatives and stripped of his committee assignments in November 2021; it was the first House censure since 2010 and only the 24th in U.S. history. The censure came after Gosar posted a video on social media depicting himself as an anime character attacking other characters with the superimposed faces of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and President Joe Biden. In January 2023, after Republicans won control of the U.S. House in the 2022 elections, they restored Gosar to all of his committee assignments.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has breached government rules by being evasive about his links to a hedge fund that arranged a meeting with the president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro. The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba) chairman, Lord Pickles, criticized Johnson for not clarifying his relationship with the company, Merlyn Advisors, leading to a breach of governmental business appointment rules. Despite Johnson's claims of following all Acoba rules, the committee found his responses lacking candor and evasive.
Fresh allegations against a backbench MP in the Conservative party highlight an end-of-era atmosphere with potential successors like Kemi Badenoch, Penny Mordaunt, and Priti Patel being considered. Rishi Sunak's future is uncertain as his ratings decline, while Liz Truss and Boris Johnson contemplate future roles. The party faces a growing list of resignations and suspensions, including 18 Conservatives in this parliament alone. Allegations range from inappropriate conduct to misuse of funds, with recent accusations against MP Mark Menzies.
Rishi Sunak is facing a fresh headache after a Conservative MP was suspended over allegations he misused campaign funds. The Times newspaper report into Mark Menzies is the latest sleaze row to rock the Tories since the prime minister entered Downing Street with a promise to bring "integrity and accountability" to government. Having sought to draw a line under the scandal-hit era of Boris Johnson, problems have continued to mount for Mr Sunak. Sky News looks at the MPs who have been suspended during his time in office so far. Mark Menzies Fylde MP Mr Menzies lost the Conservative whip and was suspended as one of Rishi Sunak's trade envoys after The Times published claims that he had used political donations to cover medical expenses and pay off "bad people" who had locked him in a flat and demanded thousands of pounds for his release.
Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff is ahead in the California Senate race against Republicans and Democrats, including former House Intelligence Committee leader Reps. Barbara Lee and Katie Porter, and Republican Steve Garvey, a former Major League baseball star. Schiff has been running ads against Garvey for his support of Trump to boost the Republican's profile. Schiff, a frontrunner, is expected to have an advantage against Garvey due to the jungle primary system. Garvey's past scandals, lawsuits, and financial troubles have been highlighted in the campaign.
Kentucky's 4th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Located in the northeastern portion of the state, it is a long district that follows the Ohio River. However, the district is dominated by its far western portion, comprising the eastern suburbs of Louisville and Northern Kentucky, the Kentucky side of the Cincinnati area.The majority of voters live in the booming suburban Cincinnati counties of Boone, Kenton, and Campbell, which includes such suburbs as Fort Mitchell, Covington, Florence, Newport, and Fort Thomas. The next-largest population center is the northeastern suburbs of Louisville. It stretches as far south as northern portions of the city of Bardstown.The district is currently represented by Republican Thomas Massie, who was elected in a special election in 2012 to succeed Republican Geoff Davis, who resigned on July 31, 2012, citing family concerns.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani visited Michigan to meet with the state's large Iraqi community and discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East following Iran's weekend aerial assault on Israel. The visit, planned before Iran's drone and missile launches, highlighted economic relations between Iraq and the U.S. Michigan, with a large Iraqi population, has Democrats pushing back against U.S. support for Israel. The visit aimed to build relationships in a community holding the largest Iraqi population outside the Middle East.
Late-night hosts reacted to Donald Trump's Truth Social post criticizing Jimmy Kimmel's Oscars performance and incorrectly claiming Kimmel announced the Best Picture award. Kimmel fact-checked Trump's statements, highlighting the falsehoods. Trump's focus on past events, amid criminal charges, garnered responses from late-night hosts mocking his fixation with the Oscars. Trump's feud with Kimmel extended to social media exchanges and campaign banter. Meanwhile, Stephen Colbert commented on the turmoil faced by House Speaker Mike Johnson within his party.
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