Controversial Comments by GOP Rep. Byron Donalds

GOP Rep. Byron Donalds faces criticism for saying the 'black family was together' during the Jim Crow era in an interview with CNN's Abby Phillip. Rapper 50 Cent comments on criminal charges against Donald Trump, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticizes Donalds' remarks.

House Minority Leader's Call for Ethical Code of Conduct for Supreme Court

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called for a legislative effort to implement an ethical code of conduct for the Supreme Court to control what he referred to as 'MAGA extremists' on the Court.

Political Bipartisanship

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson praised House Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries, highlighting their commonalities and mutual respect despite policy disagreements.

House Speaker Mike Johnson

Democrats vote to keep Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House, securing his position against a motion from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Johnson's coalition government with co-Speaker Hakeem Jeffries remains intact.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries' Influence in Congress

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, as House Minority Leader, has wielded significant power in Congress by securing crucial votes, ensuring government funding, and supporting bipartisan partnerships to prevent chaos and extremism in the House.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries' Influence in Congress

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the minority leader of House Democrats, wields significant power in Congress by influencing key votes and decisions. He has played a crucial role in preventing a federal shutdown, securing aid for Ukraine, and supporting Speaker Mike Johnson amidst challenges from far-right Republicans. Jeffries is seen as a shadow speaker and a potential future House Speaker, leveraging his influence to bridge bipartisan cooperation and uphold democratic norms.

House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to vacate him from the Speaker's office, calling it wrong for the Republican Conference, the institution, and the country. Greene's motion gained support from other representatives and was not privileged initially, but will now need to be considered within two days.

Intra-party conflict within the Republican Party

The newly installed chairman of the Republican National Committee is backing down from his pledge to spend every day in 2024 electing Donald Trump, instead focusing on saving House Speaker Mike Johnson. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is moving forward with a vote to vacate Johnson due to his betrayals, but Democrats plan to save him from ouster. RNC co-chair Michael Whatley is involved in the situation, urging party unity and supporting Johnson, which goes against his initial pledges.

House Speaker Selection

Representative Lauren Boebert expressed that it does not matter to her whether House Speaker Mike Johnson or Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries holds the top spot. There is mixed response among lawmakers regarding the potential ousting of Mike Johnson.

House Leadership Controversy

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene defends her motion to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson, stating that the blame lies with Republican lawmakers who have resigned, not her. She warns that the GOP is at risk of losing its majority in the House, leading to a Democratic takeover.

US-Israel Relationship and Hamas Conflict

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries responds to questions about Sen. Chuck Schumer calling for Israeli PM Netanyahu to be voted out, expressing confidence in Israeli people to make the right decision. Criticizes extreme MAGA Republicans for politicizing US-Israel relationship during Hamas conflict.

Allegations of a Pro-Putin Faction within the Republican Party

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accuses former President Donald Trump of leading a pro-Putin faction within the Republican Party, along with other figures like Tucker Carlson, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Jim Jordan. Jeffries emphasizes the importance of standing by Ukraine for America's national security interests and calls for bipartisan support.