House Republicans approve rule to block Democrats from forcing votes on executive oversight
House Republicans approve rule to block Democrats from forcing votes on executive oversight
House Republicans authorized a new rule to prevent Democrats from probing the Trump administration’s scandals until October.
House Republicans authorized a new rule to prevent Democrats from probing the Trump administration’s scandals until October.
Amid mounting scandals out of the Trump administration, House Republicans voted Tuesday in favor of a rule that creates hurdles for Democrats looking to investigate it.
Departments across Trump’s government have been rocked by scandals over a variety of issues: Elon Musk’s glaring conflicts of interest while gutting the federal government, Cabinet officials’discussing sensitive military plans with civilians via a third-party messaging platform or members of Congress benefiting as the White House turned tariffs on and off.
Democrats have tried to shine light on these and other scandals using what are called “resolutions of inquiry,” which can tee up what are essentially special votes over whether to provide information from the president or executive officials.
I don't think Trump is actually running the white house anymore. Watching the project 2025 checklist, it's far too complete for Trump to be able to dictate any of it.
Actually, I don't think any of the Regime cabinet is running anything. It's the Heritage Foundation.
The republicans were hand picked to make sure the Heritage Foundation has absolute power. I am willing to believe the Heritage Foundation has control of the Supreme Court too, thinking about it.
A literal shadow government. Every accusation is an admission.
Of course not. Even in 2016 Trump was a figure head. Back then there was what was called the silent resistance of White House staffers who did their best to undermine or at least lessen the impact of their programs.
I have been saying for years the problem isn't Trump returning to power. It's people like Karl Rove and Steve Bannon, with the charisma of Obama that we need to be afraid of.
Turns out I was half right. Trump is still the figure head that allows the literal deep state to do the work of the Heritage Foundation. He is the alt-right's Obama.
Steve Bannon has the charisma of a wet rag.
His job is but to sign their documents when they tell him to.
There's no way on this Earth that Mango Mussolini knows words like "axiomatic" or "plenary".
Federal supremacy with respect to immigration, national security, and foreign policy is axiomatic. The Constitution provides the Federal Government with plenary authority regarding immigration to protect the sovereignty of our Nation and to conduct relations with other nations, who must be able to deal with one national Government on such matters.
His job is but to sign their documents when they tell him to.
I mean, that was pretty apparent when they presented a large stack of EOs for him to sign on Day 0. No way DJT read through all of them, he doesn't read shit - that was proven during his last term.
I don’t think Trump is actually running the white house anymore. Watching the project 2025 checklist, it’s far too complete for Trump to be able to dictate any of it.
What bothers me more is that it's been stuck at 42% complete for what seems like a month. Things have taken a nose dive compared to the first couple of months. Makes me wonder if we're going to go from 42% to 80% with martial law all at once soon.
Bingo bango. Thiel places jd vance as his puppet, funnels defense spending into palantir, a company the heritage foundation recognizes as one of the most innovative. Look at the networks surrounding the people who run these organizations. This is the LITERAL DEEP STATE
Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.
I remember in the George W or Mitt Romney times ... I remember seeing a leaked video recording or some either political dude or rich guy saying that they just needed the dumbest Republican president that is just barely able to hold a pen in office. I'm obviously paraphrasing and I can't for the life of me find the video.
Every Republican is complicit in this shit show.
Sounds like some so-called dems too
instead of doing useless investigation, why not try blocking every republican bill, instead of having the chuck schumers and DINOS voting with the republicans everytime.
They're complicit. Not all of them, but most. Look at how they're voting since Trump got elected, not what they're saying.
CONFIRMED!
And yet voters will see no difference between the two.
How have Americans not killed any of these guys yet? This is open corruption in assisting their first dictator. You all need to nip this in the bud before a complete takeover happens.
Filibuster everything. Literally everything that can be filibustered. See how fast we get rid of the filibuster.
Chuck Schumer said his only job as a Democrat is to ensure that the Democratic party stays pro-israel. Cory Booker voted in favor of the last trump appointee. These people are not on the left. They are conservatives that wear blue and talk about things they don't vote for.
The Old Guard/Corporate Dems don't care, they will sit idly by as the shit hits the fan again and again and again, even some of them voted for Trumps appointments. Dems in Congress are not going to save us, only the people will. But most of us aren't educated enough to know and understand what's going on, hence why we're in this whole pickle...
Wasn't this the same set of Republicans doing these endless investigations on Bengazi and someone's laptop?
Sounds like a good time to leave the country while you still can.
Disclaimer: I'm from Europe, where we could really use a few more sensible people.
I'm on my way to Sweden in a couple months! Getting out of this place before they round my trans ass up and put me in front of a wall
Great! I wish you all the best!
I'm game, if they'll let me in! I've been applying to jobs, and doing language learning for a couple of years now.
I hope everything works out and keep my fingers crossed for you!
I highly recommend this. If you're at danger, please come. We don't want any of you to suffer any harm, we will welcome you with open arms.
If you're looking to get an easy start: germany has a lot of open jobs in professions such as plumbing, so you have a good chance to land a Job.
Just be sure to assimilate. We do have a different culture here, and we don't want you to bring yours.
It depends on where you live. In all major German cities, multiculturalism is the name of the game, which very much adds to the charm imo. But it's true, unfortunately that's not the case everywhere.
And yes, that's also absolutely right: there are a lot of open jobs in Germany that can only be filled by foreign workers. Also true: there is no discrimination or even persecution of any groups by the state, as is the case in the States these days. Of course, not everything is perfect in Germany - far from it, but at least our constitution applies - and it's a good one.
I've looked into moving to Iceland but it seems like they don't actually want foreigners moving there and taking their jobs.
Unfortunately, I can't say anything about Iceland. But in Germany, where I come from, skilled workers are urgently needed. It's a whole spectrum of jobs: from hospitality to elderly care to engineering to physicians to pretty much all IT jobs (and many more).
There really is a shortage of workers in a wide variety of areas, which makes it all the more incomprehensible to me that we also have a MAGA-like party, the AfD, which constantly rails against foreigners. However, they are despised by everyone in even halfway larger cities and don't play a role there. Significantly, this party is particularly popular in eastern Germany, especially in rural areas where there are hardly any foreigners. It's really absurd, but I'm afraid morons like these can be found in all rural areas around the wold.
Of course, I don't want to make any false promises and unfortunately I have to say that there are a lot of intolerant assholes in Germany too (the AfD, a darn Nazi-Party was at 20% in the last election and I'm afraid that they will get even more in the next one). But there are also a lot of nice, open-minded people and, as I said, a lot of open jobs. Maybe you'll find something with us.
I would be delighted. That much is certain, even if it's not worth much.
Iceland is very small, and very limited with land and resources, so they have to maintain a sense of sustainability. BUT they do like workers to come over and work in the coffee shops and tourists spots along the Ring Road for I think 6 months or maybe it's a year or two. But yeah, outside of that, yeah they aren't big on outsiders actually living there cuz it's a pretty small tight knit kind of country. But the people are very nice and lovely.
But wait the lawsuits guys! That will slam him!
Lol
What if they just, like, did it anyway and ignored any backlash from Republicans? It's not exactly like the Republicans follow rules of any kind.
October? Oh, the midterms.
Midterms aren't until 2026
Technically, at that point the midterms are a little over a year away.
Delaying any investigations means the Democrats will be forced to investigate and campaign at the same time.
"I don't know."
