Category: House of Representatives

Judge Orders Release of Video Footage Showing Attack on Paul Pelosi

The New York Times – Business:
Judge Stephen M. Murphy of San Francisco Superior Court ruled that there was no reason to keep the footage secret. It could be released as soon as Thursday.
House Passes Bill to Study FAA Alert System Whose Outage Grounded Flights

The New York Times – Business:
The outage caused departures nationwide to be halted one morning this month, disrupting travel and drawing attention to the Federal Aviation Administration’s outdated technology.
George Santos Made Baruch Volleyball Famous. The Team Is OK With That.

The New York Times – Sports:
The Baruch Bearcats played their home opener on Tuesday under a new spotlight after George Santos’s lie about having played for the team resurfaced.
As Tax Season Starts, a Beleaguered I.R.S. Looks to Bolster Customer Service

The New York Times – Business:
The Biden administration is focusing on making the agency more responsive amid concerns that a funding increase will result in more audits.
The U.S. Hit Its Debt Limit. What Happens Next?

The New York Times – Business:
The Treasury Department has started employing “extraordinary measures,” but the path to raising the debt ceiling is likely to be a long one.
Months Before a Potential Crisis, Both Parties Kick Off a Fiscal Blame Game

The New York Times – Business:
As the Treasury Department begins taking steps to avoid hitting the debt limit, Republicans and Democrats are positioning themselves politically for a drawn-out fight.
America Set to Hit Its Borrowing Limit Today, Raising Economic Fears

The New York Times – Business:
The milestone will not immediately affect markets or growth, but it sets the stage for months of entrenched partisan warfare.
The Costuming of George Santos

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Throughout history, clothes have maketh the con man.
Wall Street Sets Low Expectations for Corporate Earnings

The New York Times – Business:
Earnings season kicks off this week, and analysts expect a big drop in corporate profits and more announcements about layoffs.
Speaker Drama Raises New Fears on Debt Limit

The New York Times – Business:
An emboldened conservative flank and concessions made to win votes could lead to a protracted standoff on critical fiscal issues, risking economic pain.
C-SPAN and Cable News Get a Boost From the House Speaker Vote

The New York Times – Business:
C-SPAN, the low-fi cable network beloved by the Congressional cognoscenti, has gotten a major boost in attention for its coverage of the House floor, now the site of a political battle for the ages.
Republicans’ Internecine Conflict Is Mirrored in Conservative Media

The New York Times – Business:
National Review has called the House leadership votes “an embarrassing spectacle.” Others have cheered it on.