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Democrats are crying foul as House Republicans sort key committee assignments

Speaker Kevin McCarthy blocked two Democrats from serving on a key House panel, arguing it is in the interest of national security. Dems say the move is nothing more than political retribution.

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McCarthy formally kicks Schiff and Swalwell off Intelligence Committee

Democrats' steering committee recommended Schiff for the Judiciary Committee.

Axios

McCarthy bans Schiff, Swalwell from Intelligence Committee

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday rejected fellow California Reps. Adam B. Schiff and Eric Swalwell from continuing to serve on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

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Democrats await key decisions on House Appropriations seats

WASHINGTON — House Democrats this week will fill out their party’s committee assignments, which will involve a switch among top party leaders serving on Appropriations and removing four members from Ways and Means to adhere to a bipartisan agreement on committee ratios.

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Democrats await key decisions on House Appropriations seats - Roll Call

House Democrats will fill out their party’s committee assignments, which will involve a switch among top party leaders on Appropriations.

Roll Call

McCarthy urged to keep Schiff, Swalwell on House Intelligence panel

WASHINGTON — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries renominated two California Democrats to serve on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, setting up a clash with Speaker Kevin McCarthy over committee assignments he has vowed to block.

Los Angeles Times

Democrats defy McCarthy with 2 selections for Intel panel

Democrats are picking an early fight with the House Republican majority over committee seats

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Democrats tee up showdown with McCarthy on committee seats

Democrats are expected to try to put Rep. Ilhan Omar back on Foreign Affairs.

Axios

Rep. Jeffries says GOP has “double standard” on committees after Santos assignments

House Majority Leader McCarthy is expected to deny Democratic nominations to the Intelligence Committee.

Axios

Ilhan Omar leads charge of progressives demanding Biden be investigated over classified documents

Appearing on MSNBC, Omar explains why she believes Biden should face an investigation

The Independent UK

Ilhan Omar To Be Booted From House Foreign Affairs Committee, Kevin McCarthy Says

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is expected to removed Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) from her committee assignment.

Zenger

More than 70 US and Brazilian lawmakers condemn Trump-Bolsonaro alliance

Exclusive: congresswoman Ilhan Omar leads joint statement focused on Sunday’s riots in Brasília and January 6 insurrection

The Guardian - US

New House speaker McCarthy vows to boot Ilhan Omar, Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell from committees

Adam Schiff tells The Independent that is ‘another promise by McCarthy to try to gain support from people that were not supporting him anyway’

The Independent UK

The New Congress Is Finally Sworn In. What’s In Store For US Jews And Zionism?

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Chaos in Brazil: Bolsonaro's in Florida

After massive attack by Bolsonaro supporters in Brasília, Democrats suggest exiled ex-president should be sent back

The Guardian - US

Democrats ditch Manchin’s ‘dirty deal’ after opposition from climate activists

West Virginia senator had proposed to attach energy bill to appropriations legislation but plan fails amid criticism of party leadership

Tribune News Service

House GOP overlooks antisemitism in its ranks, points at Democrats

WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders on Capitol Hill are declining to condemn and punish antisemitism within their own party, preferring instead to argue that Democrats have the prejudice problem.

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House GOP overlooks internal antisemitism, points at Democrats

House Republicans deflect when pressed on internal antisemitism, arguing Democrats are the party with a bias problem.

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House passes sick leave for rail workers

"Now let's get it through the Senate," said Rep. Jamaal Bowman

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US progressives reject Republican push against Ilhan Omar

Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy promises to remove Muslim congresswoman from committee, sparking backlash.

Tribune News Service

After GOP wins House control, Republican leader threatens Rep. Ilhan Omar's committee role

WASHINGTON – Republican Speaker hopeful Kevin McCarthy is vowing to stop Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar from serving on the Foreign Affairs Committee just days after the GOP won control of the U.S. House.

Axios

Kevin McCarthy says he'll remove Ilhan Omar from committee assignment

McCarthy vowed to remove Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee over her past "anti-semitic and anti-American remarks."

Salon

Boebert prematurely declares victory

Her Democratic challenger, meanwhile, acknowledged he may lose: "We're not that wacko"

Roll Call

Photos of the week ending November 18, 2022 - Roll Call

Incoming and current members of Congress descended on Washington this week for leadership elections and new member orientation.

Roll Call

Capitol Lens | Selfie schtick - Roll Call

Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar takes a selfie with newly elected incoming members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus after a news conference at the AFL-CIO building in Washington on Sunday. Among the freshmen lawmakers behind Omar are, from left, Rep.-elects Shri Thanedar of Michigan, Greg Casar of Texas, Robert Garcia…

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