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3 days ago

Why Can't You Seat Her?' CNBC Host Grills Mike Johnson Over His Refusal to Seat Democrat Amid Lawsuit Threat

I realize Congress is not in session, but it's been more than 3 weeks, and all the representatives in the House are being paid right now. Why can't you see her? Quick asked. Well, not all the members of the house are being paid, Johnson said. Well, some of them have chosen not to take a paycheck, they are all under law allowed to receive a paycheck, Quick shot back. She noted that Arizona's attorney general has threatened to sue Johnson for taxation without representation over his failure to swear in the state's full delegation.
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1 week ago

I Actually Didn't Even Know That': Kaitlan Collins Leaves Jim Jordan at a Loss to Explain Why GOP Hasn't Sworn in Democrat Elected into Congress

Adelita Grijalva remains unsworn as Speaker Mike Johnson cites pro forma sessions while refusing to seat her amid potential strategic concerns about a 218th vote.
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