Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) has no intention to campaign for his fellow Republican, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, in the heated Senate race against Democrat James Talarico.
Still, the fourth-term incumbent confirmed he’ll vote for Paxton.
https://t.co/gFnInkGfhL
Speaker Mike Johnson swears in Rep. James Gallagher (R-CA) to Congress
Current composition of the US House
🟥Republicans: 218
🟦Democrats: 212
⬜️Independent: 1 (Kevin Kiley)
4 vacancies
(Kiley caucuses with the Republican Party
CNN: Leaders of the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida, the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida and Florida Black Votes Matter endorse Elijah Manley for Congress.
Manley is running against Debbie Wasserman-Schultz in Florida’s 20th congressional district.
NEWS — HOUSE MINORITY LEADER HAKEEM JEFFRIES rules out a short-term FISA extension.
“If Donald Trump wants any shot at a short term extension, he needs to pull back on the Bill @pulte nomination.
“Bill Pulte is a disgraceful individual, he's a partisan political hack, and he's deeply unqualified to be even an acting director of National Intelligence.”
Lindsey Graham, in his victory speech:
“I want to thank the big guy. God. Trump comes later. Mr. President, you’re not far behind God.”
This guy is the worst.
CNN: Tom Steyer (D) concedes race for California governor
Steyer: “It would be a travesty for Steve Hilton to win the governorship, and Californians must unite behind Xavier Becerra to ensure he does not.”
US House passes Republican reconciliation bill that funds ICE and CBP through the end of President Trump’s term in 214-212 vote
Now heads to Trump’s desk for his signature.
Axios: Dems threaten to withhold DCCC dues over California faceplant #CA22
Some lawmakers are threatening to withhold their dues to the House Democratic campaign arm if it doesn't change its ways.
https://t.co/I3oqs9Jz5h
#NEW: The Tennessee Democratic Party has voluntarily dismissed its federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee's new congressional map. Two other cases remain active. https://t.co/z9NEFhuLs4