House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), in a “Dear Colleague” letter on Friday to all members, extended the controversial proxy voting capability until October 1, which would allow more time for abuse.
Day: August 14, 2021
Jeffries: Still Support Pelosi Tying Bipartisan Bill to Reconciliation Bill
On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Situation Room,” House Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) expressed support for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) strategy of refusing to hold a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill until the reconciliation bill passes the
Obama Variant: Martha's Vineyard Hit with Coronavirus Spike After Superspreader Birthday Party
The Daily Mail reports that 63 people on Martha’s Vineyard have tested positive for the virus — the highest number of cases in a week on the island since April.
Mayorkas: 'Impact of Climate Change,' 'Surging' U.S. Economy Are Some Reasons for High Number of Border Crossings
On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Situation Room,” DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said that “The impact of climate change, extreme weather events,” is part of the reason for the large number of migrants crossing the border, and that “we have to
Mary Trump: GOP Voting Laws Goal to 'Undermine Democracy,' Get Trump Reelected
Former President Donald Trump’s niece Mary Trump said Friday on MSNBC’s “All In” that Republicans are passing voting laws in state legislatures in an attempt to get her uncle reelected in 2024.
Kinzinger: Trump Pushing Lie He Won Could Lead to 'Large-Scale' Domestic Violence
Representative Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) said Friday on CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360” that former President Donald Trump’s claims he won the 2020 election could lead to domestic violence that larger than the January 6 Capitol riot.