Representative Anna Paulina Luna initiated a discharge petition to force a House vote on banning lawmakers and their spouses from trading individual stocks, circumventing Republican leadership. This move follows accusations of slow-walking the stock ban proposal and attempting to weaken the legislation, which has broad bipartisan support. The underlying bill, led by Representative Tim Burchett, seeks to prohibit members of Congress, their spouses, and dependents from engaging in individual stock trading. This marks the third discharge petition filed by a Republican this year, reflecting a growing trend of bypassing leadership on key legislative matters.
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Reports indicate that a delegation of AfD politicians may be traveling to the U.S. next month, though the exact number remains unconfirmed. This visit is of interest as some U.S. officials have expressed support for the AfD, and its leaders view the trip as a chance to bolster claims of persecution within Germany. These claims come in the wake of the AfD being labeled an extremist organization by Germany’s intelligence agency, a move that some U.S. officials have criticized. The invitation to Washington, extended by Luna, was met positively by AfD co-leader Alice Weidel who expressed interest in discussing further arrangements.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled the House’s voting agenda for the week following a rebellion by nine Republicans who joined Democrats to overturn a rule preventing proxy voting for new parents. This vote, spearheaded by Representative Anna Paulina Luna, represents a significant setback for Johnson, hindering his legislative efforts and impacting the progress of bills such as the SAVE Act. The Speaker cited the vote as unconstitutional and a potential precedent for future issues, while supporters of the rule change argued it was a pro-family measure accommodating new parents. The House will reconvene next week to address the issue further.
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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, in a recent Fox News interview, predicted that a Republican loss of the House in the 2026 midterms would lead to impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump. This assertion follows a discussion regarding the perceived hypocrisy of the left and the importance of the upcoming elections. Luna’s warning underscores the high stakes of the 2026 midterms and the potential for politically motivated impeachment efforts. While such an outcome would require significant Democratic gains in both the House and Senate, the possibility remains a focal point of political discussion.
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Reps. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) introduced bipartisan legislation to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, a figure significantly lower than the current average of 28.71%. This proposal, also previously advocated by President Trump, aims to alleviate the burden of high-interest debt on working-class Americans. Opponents, including banking groups, warn that such a cap could restrict credit availability for millions, citing examples from Oregon and Chile where similar policies reduced credit access. While the legislation currently lacks widespread support, it highlights a growing bipartisan concern over the rising cost of credit.
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