Consistent with her work in progressive politics, Butler was previously a labor leader with Service Employees International Union, SEIU
Conservative members of GOP caucus warned they would replace the Speaker if he cooperated with Democrats on a deal to avoid a shutdown
In January, McCarthy narrowly secured his bid for the speakership after an unprecedented 15 votes from his caucus
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, for example, warned: “There is no good time for a government shutdown"
“Once the money stops flowing, they will almost all instantly change their policies and start protecting queer students”
The GOP conference's most conservative members obstructed votes & have led an open rebellion against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Speaker McCarthy: “Frustrating in the sense that I don’t understand why anybody votes against bringing the idea and having the debate"
She will be the first Chinese-American woman to serve. Lin previously fought for marriage equality as a lawyer in private practice
During a confirmation hearing Romney spoke against allowing trans woman & girls to compete on sports teams
“I would never put my name on any bill that targets or disparages or harms the trans or LGBTQ community” he told the Blade