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Republican launches into fiery takedown of his own party in House floor speech

‘I want my Republican colleagues to give me one thing ... that I can go campaign on and say we did. One!’ Chip Roy says

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Mayorships in two of the 100 largest U.S. cities changed party control in Nov. 7 elections

Thirteen of the 100 largest U.S. cities by population held general elections for mayor on Nov. 7, 2023. These elections resulted in party control of the mayor’s office changing in two cities. In Wichita, Kansas, Libertarian Lily Wu defeated incumbent Democratic mayor Brandon Whipple, and in Spokane, Washington, Democrat Lisa…

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Ethics report finds Santos used campaign funds to pay for OnlyFans, Botox, Sephora

The ethics report released Thursday blasted George Santos, a Republican from New York, for committing widespread fraud and theft. He says he won't seek a second term.

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George Santos won’t seek re-election after damning ethics report

New York Republican says he won’t be seeking ‘second term in 2024 as my family deserves better than to be under the gun from the press all the time’

The Independent UK

George Santos will not seek re-election after House details ‘pervasive’ fraud

Republican claims ethics-report finding of ‘fraudulent activity’ related to congressional campaign is ‘disgusting political smear’

The Guardian - US

‘Reprehensible’: fury as Oklahoma governor backs cockfighting group

Republican Kevin Stitt denounced as an ‘embarrassment’ for recording video in support of Oklahoma Gamefowl Commission

The Guardian - US

Ethics panel says it found 'substantial evidence' of lawbreaking by Republican Rep. George Santos

The House Ethics panel says it has found “substantial evidence” of lawbreaking by Republican Rep. George Santos of New York and has referred its findings to the Justice Department

The Independent UK

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Nine candidates have filed to appear on Arkansas’ Republican presidential primary ballot

The filing deadline for the Arkansas Republican presidential primary passed on November 14, 2023. Nine candidates qualified to appear on the March 5, 2024, ballot. In order to qualify, candidates had to submit paperwork and pay a $25,000 filing fee to the state party.

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Eleven candidates have filed to appear on Georgia’s Republican presidential primary ballot

The filing deadline for the Georgia Republican presidential primary passed on Nov. 12, 2023. Eleven candidates qualified to appear on the March 12, 2024, ballot. In order to qualify, candidates had to submit paperwork and pay a recommended $25,000 voluntary contribution to the state party.

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At the Races: Dem divisions get violent - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best storie,s with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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French prosecutor urges suspended prison sentence for justice minister

The French public prosecutor facing Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti at the special Republican Court of Justice (CJR) have asked judges to find him guilty of using his position to settle personal scores, and to hand him a one-year suspended prison sentence.

Radio France Internationale

2023 had the second-most local RCV ballot measures since 1965

Welcome to the Thursday, November 16, 2023, Brew.

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Government shutdown averted as Senate sends Biden funding bill: Live

House Speaker Mike Johnson’s two-step funding bill easily passed the US senate ahead of 17 November government shutdown deadline – after Democrats joined Republicans to pass vote in the lower chamber

The Independent UK

Congress avoids shutdown, setting up spending pileup for early next year

Infighting among Republicans threatens to derail plans to pass long-term spending bills next year.

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Once Florida's favorite son, Floridians turn on DeSantis in his bid for president

Gov. Ron DeSantis won a decisive reelection in 2022, in a year when Republicans elsewhere didn't fare as well. But now that he's running for president, some in Florida wish he'd do his job at home.

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Where the Republican presidential candidates stand on abortion

Ever since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Republicans have struggled with messaging on the issue. GOP presidential hopefuls are trying to strike a balance on the campaign trail.

The Texas Tribune

Pat Fallon says he changed his mind about running for Texas Senate after pleas from his son and Mike Johnson

The second-term congressman pulled out of a run for Senate after both Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson courted him into their ranks.

Chicago Sun-Times

Teachers deserve higher tax deduction for out-of-pocket classroom expenses

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, a Democrat, and Republican U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett have introduced legislation to increase the amount educators can deduct from $250 to $1,000.

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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #86

A note to readers: Hall Pass will take a break next week in anticipation of Thanksgiving. We’ll return to your inboxes on Nov. 29. Thanks for reading, and enjoy the holiday!

The Guardian - US

Marjorie Taylor Greene claims Democrats failed to defend House from Capitol rioters

Extremist Republican says in book ‘not one Democrat was willing to stay to defend the chamber’ but claim rejected as ‘patently false’

The Independent UK

Democrat Biberaj concedes in hard-fought northern Virginia prosecutor race

A high-profile Democratic prosecutor in northern Virginia who drew criticism from Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has conceded defeat in her reelection bid

Roll Call

To slap at rivals on Israel, Christie gives a nod to Biden - Roll Call

GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie touted a recent trip to Israel in an appearance before a Washington think tank.

The Guardian - US

Far right criticises Mike Johnson over US funding bill – but so far his job looks safe

Republican House speaker needed Democratic support to avoid shutdown, just as Kevin McCarthy did before being ejected by his party

The Guardian - US

Offering to fight union leader was just ‘Oklahoma values’, senator claims

Republican Markwayne Mullin accused of ‘acting like a 12-year-old’ by Teamsters leader Sean O’Brien during Senate confrontation

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For 20 years, this AIDS relief plan enjoyed broad US support. What changed?

Credited with saving 25 million lives, the AIDS programme PEPFAR now faces an uncertain future in a divided US Congress.

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