House lawmakers are scrambling to determine whether acting Speaker Patrick McHenry can participate in a so-called Gang of Eight intelligence briefing on the unfolding crisis in Israel, a source famili
ar with the active discussions told CNN. The source said the understanding is that it is ultimately up to the White House whether McHenry – who has the needed clearance – can be part of the leadership briefing, but emphasized how untested the situation is. The Gang of Eight includes the top leaders and heads of the intelligence committees in both parties and both chambers. CNN has reached out to the White House for comment.
It’s time to step up folks & get back to leading.” GOP Rep. Mike Lawler called it “an unmitigated sh*t show.” “This is why you don’t remove a Speaker mid-term without cause,” he wrote on social media. The House GOP is scheduled to hold a candidate forum on Tuesday and its internal election on Wednesday, but it’s unclear when the floor vote will happen. If the speaker’s race drags on, House Republicans could try to vote to give McHenry more temporary powers.
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