Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has opened the door to removing the “motion to vacate” rule that led to the historic ouster of his predecessor.

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) agreed to lower the threshold to trigger a “motion to vacate” during his marathon battle for the speakership.

The battle saw conservatives withhold their votes in exchange for concessions empowering rank-and-file members.

Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) ultimately triggered a motion to vacate over McCarthy’s failure to cut spending.

McCarthy was then booted from the speakership with eight Republicans voting against him.

Democrats and moderate Republicans have complained that the current rules on vacating the chair have made it difficult to govern.

Johnson, who has faced recurring threats of removal from his right, said members want a more “normal process.”

He revealed that the rules will “probably” change in the future.

“I just think it’s something that a lot of members on both sides of the aisle talk about openly that they have a desire for [a] more normal process on the House floor again,” he said.

Raising the bar for a motion to vacate would be a triumph for the establishment GOP after the successful mutiny against McCarthy.

The move was hailed by Gaetz and others as the start of a new chapter in Washington D.C.

Since taking over, Johnson has prioritized keeping the government open and running, shepherding a $460 billion spending package to Democrat President Joe Biden’s desk last week.

The bill is one-half of a larger framework that is expected to cost $1.6 trillion.

Johnson has argued that the GOP’s narrow majority in one house of Congress doesn’t provide enough leverage to secure deeper cuts.

After months of pressure from Democrats, Johnson has also signaled he will bring up aid to Ukraine, a move that is certain to face criticism from Republicans.

Conservatives argue that America’s Southern Border is a bigger concern than an endless foreign war.

While House conservatives have championed the current motion to vacate as a tool for holding leadership accountable, it’s also not clear that they have any desire to re-live the drama that followed McCarthy’s ouster.

“I have never wanted to go down that road,” Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) said.

“I didn’t want to go down that road with Kevin, I don’t want to go down that road with Mike.

“But you are correct, it is a tool at our disposal.”

In the media, Johnson has often been portrayed as the hapless captive of the “far-right.”

But it looks like Johnson may be getting the upper hand after all.

https://slaynews.com/news/speaker-johnson-remove-motion-vacate-rule/

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Notoriously woke Gen. Mark Milley—the former Biden administration chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who insubordinately violated the chain of command to circumvent the authority of former President Donald Trump on multiple occasions—is now reaping the benefits of his anti-Trump virtue-signaling, even if it cost him his honor.

On his way out the door as Joint Chiefs chairman in September 2023, Milley went so far as to allude to the former president as a “wannabe dictator.”

Since his retirement, Milley has cashed in on his political stances, likely enjoying a net worth well into the millions, The Intercept reported.

After years of receiving a base salary of $204,000 a year from the U.S. military, Milley has secured other prestige positions, including but not limited to: joining the faculties of both Princeton and Georgetown and also becoming a senior advisor to JPMorgan Chase Bank.

To go with his newly collected accolades, Milley has also made the rounds on a speaking tour in partnership with the Harry Walker Agency.

Such maneuvering—securing public speaking gigs and participating on top level boards–is called “cashing in” among high ranking military officers, The Intercept noted, with figures like Milley often charging hundreds of thousands of dollars in speaking fees.

According to the agency, “General Milley’s substantive experience in leadership provides impressive and enlightening insight for every audience who engages with him.”

Further, they suggested that Milley’s experience in dealing with foreign affairs could help assist those who need to understand global markets.

The agency called his perspective “invaluable for audiences looking to understand the impact of current conflicts” while “making strategic decisions and identifying vulnerabilities.”

Among Milley’s career highlights were pushing controversial critical race theory and transgender ideologies that led to plummeting recruitment numbers; overseeing the failed Afghanistan withdrawal—which he admitted may have inspired Russian President Vladimir Putin to attack Ukraine; and allowing a Chinese spy balloon to traverse the entire length of the United States while transmitting photographs of sensitive military sites.

In fairness, however, Milley had a long history of detente with China, having promised his Chinese counterpart during the Trump administration that he would call to warn them in the event of an military strike.

Remarkably, Milley’s unvarnished losing streak served as an inspiration to other woke corporations that viewed losing as a form of socially responsible winning.

Some organizations at which he has spoken have even praised Milley’s abilities and knowledge.

“He was terrific—we loved him!” said global investment bank Moelis & Company. “It was fantastic!”

https://headlineusa.com/milley-cashes-in-anti-trump-notoriety/

>>20577111

tripz say he was sexually assaulted while a minor in hollywood

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A Georgia Senate hearing has confirmed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis met with Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House before she indicted former president Donald Trump, a lawyer said.

According to Ashley Merchant, Willis and Harris had the meeting on February 28, 2023 before the former president was indicted along with 18 others in August. The indictments were based on allegedly interfering with the 2020 presidential elections in Georgia.

President Joe Biden would eventually win the 2020 elections with Harris as his running mate. Willis would then be elected to district attorney.

White House records obtained by Merchant show that Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens was also in attendance at the White House meeting.

The news prompts questions regarding the content of discussions and whether the Biden administration may have influenced the decision to indict Trump.

https://shinemycrown.com/attorney-reveals-fani-willis-met-with-kamala-harris-at-white-house-before-indicting-donald-trump/

>>20577286

and her children haven't been seen in public either, so hopefully white hats are providing a safe shelter if what you imply is accurate

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>>20577380

find it intruiging that the children have not been seen in public with their father, as william has made some public appearances since kate's disappearance