Gallagher Has 'Flexibility' to Stay in DC and Vote Saturday, Spox Says; Introduces China Sanctions Bill
by RedState
RedState— Soon-to-be-former Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) has the "flexibility" to stay on the job and vote on various aid packages scheduled to be voted on Saturday,
Radio Free Asia—US Congressional Uyghur Caucus introduces new sanctions bill. The act will expand the use of sanctions against Chinese government officials for abuses in Xinjiang.
Mississippi Today—Why many House Democrats say they’ll vote against a bill that is ‘Medicaid expansion in name only’. Several House Democrats say they plan to vote against a Republican-authored Medicaid expansion proposal that they say doesn't actually help people get health coverage. Paired with several expected Republican no votes, the Democrats could kill the bill.
RedState—$96 Billion Foreign Aid Bill Clears Last Hurdle, Vote Set for Saturday. A strong bipartisan vote propelled the $96 billion foreign aid bill, sending assistance to Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine forward Friday despite the opposition of the Freedom Caucus. By a vote of 316 to 94, the bill moves to a final vote on Saturday morning. Fifty-five Republicans were joined by the 39 Democrats in opposing the bill.