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Oct 17 2023
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Trump Rails Against Judge's Gag Order
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday said a federal judge's gag order is an example of the Biden administration "railroading" him. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who's overseeing a 2020 election case, on Monday imposed a narrow gag order, barring Trump from making statements targeting prosecutors, possible witnesses, and the judge's staff. Trump, the clear front-runner for the 2024
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Oct 24 2023
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Tom Emmer is in the lead as Republicans vote on candidates for speaker
Majority Whip Tom Emmer led in the first round of ballots when Republicans met behind closed doors in the House basement Tuesday to elect a new nominee for speaker.
Mr. Emmer placed first among the seven candidates vying to lead the chamber. Rep. Pete Sessions, Texas Republican, was forced out in the first round after receiving the lowest number of votes.
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Washington Times
Oct 18 2023
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As Jordan Speaker bid fails again, lawmakers turn to McHenry for way out
The House of Representatives failed once again to elect a new speaker today in a 212-199-22 vote that divided Republicans and unified Democrats. GOP Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio, chair of the Judiciary Committee and founding chair of the hard-Right Freedom Caucus, started the day hopeful that his would unify around his candidacy after yesterday's failed vote that saw 20 GOP defections.
Newsweek
Oct 18 2023
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Jim Jordan loses another speaker vote on day 2, but retains support of Van Drew, Smith, Kean
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) lost another vote for Speaker of the House today, but he retained the support of all three Republicans from New Jersey: Reps. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis), Chris Smith (R-Manchester), and Tom Kean Jr. (R-Westfield). Jordan received 199 votes and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) received 212; another 22 Republicans voted for a
New Jersey Globe
Oct 16 2023
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Jordan Scores Key Endorsement In Bid For House Speaker
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) secured a pivotal endorsement from a high-powered Republican as he works to gather enough votes to be elected the next Speaker of the House. House Armed Services Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) announced on Monday that he would support Jordan, a significant development as Rogers had reportedly declared last week that he could not be swayed to back Jordan. Jordan “and I have
The Daily Wire
Oct 17 2023
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Jordan could become speaker without a House majority with a risky gambit last used before the Civil War
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, faces an unclear path to the speakership after securing the GOP nomination. In the chaotic fight to replace recently-ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Jordan has been making calls to shore up support for his bid after House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., the initial nominee, bowed out due to lacking support in the divided
Fox News Digital
Sep 23 2023
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USA: A mother was convicted of giving abortion pills to her daughter
A US woman from the state of Nebraska has been sentenced to two years in prison for helping her teenage daughter obtain abortion pills, reported New York Times. Jessica Burgess and her daughter were accused of acting together to terminate the pregnancy of Celeste Burgess in April 2022. The 41-year-old mother ordered the pills online and gave them to her daughter, who was 17 at the time and in
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Aug 23 2023
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Excessive heat warning in effect doesn't stop Milwaukee Brewers fans from supporting on Wednesday
Excessive heat warning in effect doesn't stop Milwaukee Brewers fans from supporting on Wednesday MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- An excessive heat warning in effect on Wednesday didn't stop some Milwaukee Brewers fans from coming out in the early afternoon to support their favorite team. Hundreds lined the parking lot outskirts, huddling under the shade provided by the trees. Many determined tailgaters
CBS 58
Sep 26 2023
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Supreme Court caves to Left on racial quotas
The Supreme Court sided on Tuesday with federal interference in the Alabama legislature for the second time in four months, by ordering or allowing the liberal judicial override of a redistricting plan. This misuse of the Voting Rights Act obstructs a state legislature from exercising its constitutional authority to reformulate its congressional districts based on population changes. Some 15
WND
Oct 15 2023
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Jeff Landry flips Louisiana governor mansion in first GOP win in eight years
Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry has won the Louisiana governor's race, flipping the governor's mansion red for the first time in eight years. Landry, 52, defeated a large field of at least 14 candidates and won the state's "jungle primary" with over 50% of the vote, eliminating the need for a runoff election between the top two candidates as required by Louisiana law. END OF AN AGE:
Washington Examiner