Republicans could be in for a showdown in the House amid infighting over cutting government spending.

The pressure is mostly from 21 conservative Republicans critical of Speaker Kevin McCarthy for not, in their view, cutting government spending enough as lawmakers debate the first two of 12 appropriations bills. 

Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, tweeted conservatives’ conditions Monday, writing they wanted Congress to: “1) Return Federal Bureaucracy to Pre-COVID, 2) End Border Invasion & fed attack on Texas, 3) End FBI Weaponization, 4) End Racist DEI Govt Policies, 5) Make Europe Handle Ukraine, 6) End War on Reliable Energy.” 

McCarthy is unlikely to have enough votes if hard-liners decide to rebel in a move reminiscent of their January protest over his speakership. Read Full Story

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• American Greatness: Whistleblowers and Rule of Law

Maybe some other outlets will revisit this bombshell hearing, but it was quite a shameful display from the media, even from liberal outlets. There are stories where the noise is too loud to ignore. This Biden corruption fiasco is one of them. 

“Agent X” came out of the bunker Wednesday. Joseph Ziegler, a 13-year veteran at the IRS, stood next to Special Agent Gary Shapley, another whistleblower, where the two men detailed the gross malfeasance and Justice Department interference they endured during their investigations into Hunter Biden on tax violations. 

The Biden family has received millions in shady government access deals, with $10 million being allegedly paid to Hunter and Joe by Burisma Holdings in 2015-16. The FBI has an FD-1023 report from a confidential human source. 

That source, Shapley and Ziegler, are credible and respected, so the Democrats failed to discredit the latter two during the hearing. It was a mess. Read Full Story

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• The Washington Times: Hawley, Gillibrand Push for Strict Stock-Trading Ban on Washington Lawmakers, Senior Officials
• The Hill: House Republicans Investigate Ford Motors Deal With Chinese Car Company
• Washington Examiner: Biden, Republicans Face Impasse Over Immigration Reform

The House will vote Tuesday on a resolution defending Israel against charges of racism and condemning all forms of antisemitism, a direct response to recent remarks from Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., that caused an uproar just days before a visit by Israel’s President Isaac Herzog. 

Jayapal on Saturday referred to Israel as “a racist state,” leading to condemnation from both parties, prompting her to issue a public apology. 

But that effort has done little to satisfy House Republicans, who are pressing ahead with a resolution designed to affirm Congress’s support for Israel — and highlight the Democratic divisions when it comes to the explosive issue of Israeli policy towards Palestinians. 

The resolution, sponsored by Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, says Israel is “not a racist or apartheid state,” rejects all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia, and asserts “the United States will always be a staunch partner and supporter of Israel.” Read Full Story

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• PJ Media: RFK Jr. Praises Trump as ‘Best Debater Since Lincoln’
• The Daily Caller: Questions IRS Whistleblowers Must Answer in Front of Congress
• American Thinker: Don’t Discount a Michelle Obama Run for the Presidency