The bill passed in a 336-95 vote, with two Democrats and 93 Republicans in opposition in a first legislative win for the new House Speaker
Jews make up just 2.4% of the U.S. population but were targeted by 60% of religious-based hate crimes before the Middle East conflict began
"We will have what may be the most razor-thin majority- We have no margin for error. And so George Santos is due, due process"
"Mike Johnson is Jim Jordan in a sports coat,” DCCC Spokesperson Viet Shelton said in a statement to the Washington Blade
Backroom dealing & drama is expected to continue over the weekend as the GOP grapples with the conflicts over who will ultimately lead them
"House Republicans have just elected a speaker nominee who in 16 years in Congress hasn't passed a single bill"
The House is essentially closed for business while Republicans struggle to elect a candidate that will appease both radicals & moderates
Santos allegedly filed fraudulent fundraising reports to FEC to & repeatedly charged the credit cards of contributors without authorization
Right-wing media was quick with attacks and smears, especially focusing on her identity, the fact that she is a Black, LGBTQ woman
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), a close McCarthy ally, will serve as Speaker pro tem, or as temporary acting Speaker