Rebecca Kaplan

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

The Rules Committee is meeting now to discuss the resolution to strip @mtgreenee from her committees (want to watch? https://t.co/xyXXxcre5w) Republicans so far are denouncing her statements but saying this isn't the correct process to consider a complaint against a member. — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

"The fact pattern that exists is an extraordinary fact pattern and apparently Ms. Greene has no intention of modifying her behavior. The House needs to speak to that...and to the fear she has put in others," @LeaderHoyer says when asked whether he's concerned about precedent. — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

.@LeaderHoyer says he believes @mtgreenee "gave aid and comfort" to those involved in the 1/6 riots and says her language has gone "far beyond" what former Rep. Steve King said. @GOPLeader stripped King of his committee assignments. — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

Per a @GOPLeader spokesman, McCarthy will address this with members later today. The conference is set to meet at 4 p.m., where they will also confront efforts by some in the GOP to remove @RepLizCheney from her leadership position. — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

RT @saraecook: NEW: President Biden tells @edokeefe he thinks they will get "some Republicans" to support his coronavirus relief bill — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

Following his conversation with @GOPLeader this morning, @LeaderHoyer says the House will proceed with moves to strip @mtgreenee of her committee assignments --> — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

RT @NicoleSganga: The House Oversight Committee asks @SecretService for a closed-door briefing on how it will "defend the White House Compl… — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

Meanwhile, @LeaderHoyer said he's heading to his office to call @GOPLeader about @mtgreenee. The GOP steering committee didn't reach a decision about what to do last night. Dems will take their initial steps this afternoon to strip her committee assignments (h/t @DaniellaMicaela) — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

@RickyJMarc Yes, the White House has proposed $1,400 now to supplement the $600 appropriated late last year. — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

He said he's "flexible" with some of the numbers in the rescue plan but overall thinks the $1.9 trillion the White House proposed is what is needed. He also said polling is on their side. "You have my back, I'll have yours," he told Dems. "We have to go big, not small." — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

.@POTUS told House Democrats on a call this morning that he's standing behind a promise to include $,1400 stimulus checks in a COVID relief package, though he is open to additional targeting. His message: "I'm not going to break my promise to the American people." — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

In addition to meeting with Democratic senators at the White House later today, @POTUS is expected to call into the House Democrats' meeting this morning. — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

RT @CBSThisMorning: SUNDAY: @NorahODonnell sits down with President Biden — his first network interview since taking office. Watch the fir… — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have arrived at the Capitol to pay their respects to USCP Officer Brian Sicknick, who is laying in honor in the Capitol Rotunda. He was killed in the line of duty on 1/6. — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

RT @heatherscope: The fascinating thing here is it would be the second time a Pelosi lieutenant has landed the AG job after hitting a ceili… — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

Per @cbszak - no decision by GOP steering tonight on what to do about Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, @SteveScalise said as he left the Capitol tonight. "We’re going to be working through some things,” he said. The full GOP conference meets tomorrow afternoon. — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

RT @haleytalbotnbc: Dozens of officers line the plaza as we await the arrival of the late Officer Brian Sicknick https://t.co/IfP2X2f48E — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

Per @cbszak, @GOPLeader paused his meeting with @mtgreenee to go to the floor. No comment yet. The GOP conference meets tomorrow. No doubt Dem efforts to strip her of committee assignments will be a topic of discussion-as will efforts to remove @Liz_Cheney from leadership. — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

Violations will be posted online, members can appeal to the Ethics Committee. @RepMcGovern said the rule change is modeled around one in the 115th Congress when Republicans implemented fines for members for taking photos or videos on the floor. — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

One item on the table for House votes tonight: implementing fines for lawmakers who refuse to go through magnetometers installed outside the House chamber after the 1/6 attack. Fines will be $500 for the first and $2,500 for second offense, to be paid from member salaries. — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

In a letter to Democratic colleagues, @SpeakerPelosi says there will need to be a supplemental funding bill "to meet institutional security needs" and calls for a 9/11-type commission to study the 1/6 attacks. She also invites members to record video recollections of the day. — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

RT @NicoleSganga: Breaking: The Senate approves the nomination of Alejandro Mayorkas to become secretary of the Department of Homeland Secu… — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

And back to impeachment - here's what the House impeachment managers had to say about whether an impeachment trial after Trump has left office is constitutional --> https://t.co/cLOEHgpUdG — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

Trouble ahead for some other nominees: DHS Nominee Mayorkas faces Qs over how he handled EB-5 visas. And @RepMcCaul and other House Republicans are asking the Senate to delay Raimondo for Commerce Secretary until the Biden admin answers Qs about their position on Huawei. — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

.@PeteButtigieg has been confirmed by the Senate as Transportation Secretary by a vote of 86-13, making him the first openly gay cabinet secretary in history. — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

-The article of impeachment is too broad -The House delayed sending the article to the Senate so Chief Justice Roberts would be replaced by a partisan senator as presiding officer More here on the Q of whether Trump can be impeached after leaving office: https://t.co/uLg5pGUbHK — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

-Trump did not try to subvert certification of the 2020 election results (denies there was impropriety in his call with Raffensberger) -Trump never endangered security of the US government -Trump was denied due process by the House's impeachment proceedings — PolitiTweet.org

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-Trump exercised his First Amendment right to express his beliefs that election results were suspect (cites election laws changed without approval from state legislatures), and no evidence can prove whether his statements were accurate or not -He did not incite the crowds on 1/6 — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

Arguments from Trump's legal team on impeachment (h/t @weijia): -Trump cannot be tried for impeachment because he is no longer president -Trump did not engage in insurrection or rebellion -As a private citizen, the Senate has no jurisdiction over whether he can hold office again — PolitiTweet.org

Rebecca Kaplan @RebeccaRKaplan

RT @edokeefe: WORKING LUNCH: @POTUS Biden and @JanetYellen are joining @SenateDems for their Tuesday (virtual) luncheon, aides say. Topic o… — PolitiTweet.org