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Gaetz slammed for bailing out Dems in budget battle, giving them potential leverage in ousting speaker

A bid by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., has earned scorn from some fellow Republicans, who fear the Florida lawmaker is handing leverage to Democrats in the continuing battle over the budget. “The only way he can be successful is if he has 200 plus Democrats,” Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., said during an appearance on “Sunday Morning Futures” with host Maria Bartiromo.

DeSantis: I Would Not Serve as Trump’s Vice President

Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), a 2024 presidential candidate, said on this week’s broadcast of Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures” that he would not serve as former President Donald Trump’s vice president if the former president asked him to be his running mate.

Lindsey Graham says ousting Speaker McCarthy would be a ‘disaster’ for Republicans: ‘Kevin is the right guy’

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., blasted efforts to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Sunday, saying the move would be a “disaster” for congressional Republicans. Graham made the statement during an appearance on CBS’ “Face the Nation” with host Margaret Brennan. Graham endorsed McCarthy, R-Calif., as the “right guy” for the job and said he only faces opposition from a handful of House Republicans.

Nancy Pelosi mocks Matt Gaetz after threats against McCarthy: ‘He has no sway’

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., shared her advice to Democrats on whether to support a potential motion to vacate against Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on Sunday. Pelosi made the comments during an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union” with host Jake Tapper. Tapper asked the former speaker whether she would vote in favor of a motion against McCarthy or support him against more radical Republicans.

Democrat senator temporarily held up Senate vote hours before shutdown over Ukraine funding

Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet held up the vote on the continuing resolution (CR) to avoid a government shutdown on Saturday night, citing concerns about its lack of funding for Ukraine, sources tell Fox News. The holdup came after the House approved the short-term spending bill Saturday afternoon, passing 335-91. It later passed the Senate late Saturday night with 88 yeas to 9 nays.

Senate passes stopgap measure in 88-9 vote, averting shutdown with three hours to spare

The U.S. Senate approved a stopgap spending measure to avert a government shutdown with just three hours to spare in a Saturday night vote. The final vote was 88-9. The House passed the short-term spending bill to fund the government for another 45 days Saturday afternoon. The bill, also known as a continuing resolution (CR), passed the House 335 to 91, and caused lawmakers to break out into applause amid the pressure of a shutdown. Sen.

Republican lawmakers livid over ‘Squad’ Dem’s fire alarm drama: ‘Potentially criminal’

House Republicans reacted to Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s (D-NY) fire alarm-pulling incident on Saturday, with one even calling to expel the New York Democrat from Congress.  Bowman pulled a fire alarm on Saturday, the same day the Republicans began voting on the stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown. The “Squad” member claimed he thought it would open the door rather than set off the fire alarm.