France continues to be the subject of multiple news stories. A French-Palestinian activist has filed a complaint regarding his 2022 expulsion from Israel. Additionally, a French minister criticized police conduct during a 2023 protest, citing actions that deviated from regulations. Finally, a car-ramming attack on a French island left five people injured, leaving residents in shock.
Senate Republicans, by overriding the Senate parliamentarian to revoke a California vehicle emissions waiver, inadvertently created a procedural vulnerability. This action, using the Congressional Review Act (CRA), allows Democrats to potentially stall or even block the Senate’s agenda through numerous disapproval resolutions targeting executive branch actions. Democrats could utilize this to disrupt Senate proceedings significantly, potentially delaying or preventing key legislation like the Republican tax bill. While Democrats are aware of this tactic, it remains uncertain whether they will fully exploit this newly created opening.
John Q. Hosedrinker