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The Latest Breaking News from Kevin McCarthy

Marjorie Taylor Greene is taunted by fellow Trump fanatic at arrest rally

Georgia Congresswoman squares off with far-right provocateur Laura Loomer at jail gates

The Independent UK

California voters to decide 11th parcel tax ballot measure this year, 961st since 2008

Welcome to the Thursday, August 24, 2023, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Senate mulls going first on stopgap, supplemental funds package - Roll Call

Senators are quietly discussing the possibility of moving first on a stopgap spending and supplemental appropriations combo package.

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Freedom Caucus threatens gov't shutdown

Right-wingers accused of trying to "tank the economy" ahead of 2024 election

Salon

New federal SNAP work requirements take effect September 1

Starting September 1, 2023, new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules go into effect requiring some older Americans to work to qualify for food assistance, while also exempting other groups from working.

Ballotpedia

Group of House conservatives unveil demands to support spending bill and avoid shutdown

House conservatives in a group known as the Freedom Caucus have unveiled a list of demands they want included in a stopgap spending measure to keep the federal government running after the end of September

The Independent UK

House GOP hard-liners lay out stopgap funding demands - Roll Call

The House Freedom Caucus will oppose the stopgap funding measure unless it includes conservatives' policy priorities.

Roll Call

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A former fundraiser for Rep. George Santos has been charged with wire fraud and identity theft

Sam Miele, 27, pleaded not guilty to charges he impersonated a high-ranking congressional official while soliciting campaign funds for the New York Republican.

Chicago Sun-Times

Schumer says Inflation Reduction Act provides contrast with Republicans in 2024

The Senate majority leader concedes it will take time for law's full impact to be felt, but says its effect is "cumulative" and Democratic candidates would be persistent in touting the law.

WEKU

Santos affiliate imitates McCarthy aide

Samuel Miele was charged with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft

Salon

Democrat calls McCarthy ‘pathetic and shameful’ for protecting Santos after aide charged

Daniel Goldman says fabulist congressman paid someone to impersonate Republican House speaker’s chief of staff

The Guardian - US

Fundraiser for George Santos charged with impersonating aide to Speaker McCarthy

Sam Miele accused of pretending to be Kevin McCarthy’s chief of staff Dan Meyer as he called and contacted donors

The Independent UK

Former fundraiser for Rep. George Santos campaign indicted in NY - Roll Call

A former fundraiser for the campaign of New York Republican Rep. George Santos faces federal charges of wire fraud and identity theft.

Roll Call

Taiwan VP says China military action to US stopover would be interference

Self-ruled island that Beijing claims as its own is due to go to the polls in January with VP Lai the frontrunner.

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The Independent UK

Senate Republican leadership mostly mum after Trump indictment in Georgia

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and many other Republicans do not comment after the fourth indictment of Mr Trump

The Independent UK

McCarthy floats stopgap funding to prevent a government shutdown at the end of next month

Congressional leaders are pitching a stopgap government funding package to avoid a federal shutdown after next month

Roll Call

Newest Trump indictment leaves lawmakers repeating themselves - Roll Call

Members of Congress recycled rhetoric and repeated slogans in response to the Georgia indictment against Donald Trump.

The Guardian - US

Republicans rally to Donald Trump’s defense after Georgia indictment

Kevin McCarthy says ‘Biden has weaponized government against his leading political opponent’ to interfere in 2024 election

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McCarthy eyes a short-term funding bill to head off a shutdown - Roll Call

McCarthy's statement to House Republicans acknowledges the rapid approach of the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30.

The Independent UK

Yes, inflation is down. No, the Inflation Reduction Act doesn't deserve the credit

Even President Joe Biden has some regrets about the name of the Inflation Reduction Act

Roll Call

No sign of ‘debt limit 2.0’ talks as shutdown looms - Roll Call

To avoid a shutdown, McCarthy needs to repeat his success in avoiding debt default in May, former colleagues say.

Al Jazeera

$24bn for Ukraine tops Biden budget request ahead of looming showdown

Biden also requested funding for border security and disaster relief, as extreme weather continues to ravage US.

The Guardian - US

White House asks Congress for additional $24bn in Ukraine aid

US has so far given Ukraine more than $113bn in aid since Russia invaded in February 2021

The Independent UK

An illicit, Chinese-owned lab fueled conspiracy theories. But officials say it posed no danger

The discovery of an illegal medical lab in central California by a code enforcement officer has unleashed an uproar in a rural community and fed anti-Chinese rumors online

The Independent UK

Kevin McCarthy won’t say whether he believes Joe Biden has taken bribes

The Speaker said House Republicans would continue to investigate the president

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