Congress Of The United States Of Jesstopia

NEWS 28 - Congressional leaders have announced that the 2025 State Of The Union address scheduled for February 15, 2025, has been cancelled, pending rescheduling at a later date. It comes following the shooting of President Jay Laylin in Towton, New Shire on Sunday morning.

The State of the Union Address is held every year either in January or February, depending on whether a president is in his first year of his presidency or if he is continuing his term. But after the recent events of the Laylin shooting, Congress has delayed the SOTU indefinitely, but says one will be held this year.

Congressional leaders are preparing to hold their own internal investigations, subpoenaing Presidential Protective Service agents, and leadership, to understand how the President was able to be shot in the first place. But the SOTU, which was scheduled for February 15, 2025, is now likely to happen in later 2025 or at the end of 2025. But no actual confirmation of the date that has been selected has been confirmed.

"In response to the horrific shooting of President Jay Laylin on Sunday morning, we are hereby delaying the 2025 State Of The Union Address until further notice," said House Speaker Pro Tempore Matthew Carrington. "We need to give the president time to heal, and the State Of The Union Address should be the last thing the President should be worrying about right now. We will work with the Nationalist House, to schedule the new State Of The Union at a more convenient time for the President."

Other officials are calling for it to be cancelled altogether and be held with the 2026 State Of The Union Address. Nationalists are calling for it to be completely cancelled. The Jesstopian Constitution requires that "the president, from time to time, shall update a joint session of Congress on the State of the Union."

The president was scheduled to deliver remarks on Feb. 15, but following the shooting, that date became unfeasible as the President now remains in a coma. Vice President Cole Bindle is serving as acting President until President Laylin returns to his duties as the 3rd President Of The United States Of Jesstopia.

RUFUS - More than 24 hours since the shooting of President Jay Laylin in Towton, New Shire, the 2025 State Of The Union Address is being delayed until further notice, as President Laylin continues to recover from injuries he sustained to his face in a shooting.

The State of the Union Address is held every year either in January or February, depending on whether a president is in his first year of his presidency or if he is continuing his term. But after the recent events of the Laylin shooting, Congress has delayed the SOTU indefinitely, but says one will be held this year.

Congressional leaders are preparing to hold their own internal investigations, subpoenaing Presidential Protective Service agents, and leadership, to understand how the President was able to be shot in the first place. But the SOTU, which was scheduled for February 15, 2025, is now likely to happen in later 2025 or at the end of 2025. But no actual confirmation of the date that has been selected has been confirmed.

"In response to the horrific shooting of President Jay Laylin on Sunday morning, we are hereby delaying the 2025 State Of The Union Address until further notice," said House Speaker Pro Tempore Matthew Carrington. "We need to give the president time to heal, and the State Of The Union Address should be the last thing the President should be worrying about right now. We will work with the Nationalist House, to schedule the new State Of The Union at a more convenient time for the President."

Other officials are calling for it to be cancelled altogether and be held with the 2026 State Of The Union Address. Nationalists are calling for it to be completely cancelled. The Jesstopian Constitution requires that "the president, from time to time, shall update a joint session of Congress on the State of the Union."

The president was scheduled to deliver remarks on Feb. 15, but following the shooting, that date became unfeasible as the President now remains in a coma. Vice President Cole Bindle is serving as acting President until President Laylin returns to his duties as the 3rd President Of The United States Of Jesstopia.

NEWS 28 - Congress is scheduled to host dual Investigations into the shooting of President Jay Laylin on Sunday. Further, it is seeking answers to how a potential non-Jesstopian citizen was able to slip through the PPS and access the President and shoot him in the face, which has garnered global attention and has caused great anger by Republicans and Nationalists alike.

Congressional leaders announced yesterday, that they were planning on a full scale investigation but hadn't confirmed if they would follow through with the investigation. Nationalists and Republicans expressed outrage that the President was shot, and a man was able to gain direct access to the President. Officials expected to testify during Congressional hearings include PPS officials, FCIS investigators, PPS agents and other officials of the New Shire State Police.

House officials say they are not happy that the shooting took place in the first place, and it has been revealed that investigators say their was a lack of following the security protocol. FCIS director Barry Wilkenson says that the PPS did not follow the correct procedure for securing the event, and that was a major factor that contributed to the shooting of the president.

Senate officials are also looking for answers as to why a foreign national was allowed to get 50 ft from the president with a firearm, unnoticed and how the same person was able to evade immediate capture. Senators from both parties have expressed extreme anger over the shooting calling it a "disappointing and preventable lack of security."

PPS director Gerald McFarland is expected to be publicly reamed for his role in the President's shooting and will be likely heavily criticized for his agents not following the correct security protocol. It doesn't seem likely that the House or Senate will take it easy on him.

RUFUS - Congressional officials say that they are preparing to launch investigations into the shooting of President Jay Laylin. The president is currently fighting for his life after being shot in the face prior to speaking to a crowd of Steel Workers, at one of their annual union meetings in Towton. The Presidential Protective Service is expected to be grilled by Congress members during the investigation. Bi-partisan anger mirrors that of the US Congress during the investigation of the shooting assassination attempt of Donald Trump on July 13.

Congressional leaders announced yesterday, that they were planning on a full scale investigation but hadn't confirmed if they would follow through with the investigation. Nationalists and Republicans expressed outrage that the President was shot, and a man was able to gain direct access to the President. Officials expected to testify during Congressional hearings include PPS officials, FCIS investigators, PPS agents and other officials of the New Shire State Police.

House officials say they are not happy that the shooting took place in the first place, and it has been revealed that investigators say their was a lack of following the security protocol. FCIS director Barry Wilkenson says that the PPS did not follow the correct procedure for securing the event, and that was a major factor that contributed to the shooting of the president.

Senate officials are also looking for answers as to why a foreign national was allowed to get 50 ft from the president with a firearm, unnoticed and how the same person was able to evade immediate capture. Senators from both parties have expressed extreme anger over the shooting calling it a "disappointing and preventable lack of security."

PPS director Gerald McFarland is expected to be publicly reamed for his role in the President's shooting and will be likely heavily criticized for his agents not following the correct security protocol. It doesn't seem likely that the House or Senate will take it easy on him.

NEWS 28 - The Senate has passed the 2024 Inflation Reduction Act, and is now being prepared to be sent to the president where he will sign the act into law, therefore ensuring that the inflation is able to be directly addressed and artificially reduced as more programs, contained within the bill are activated.

"I knew this act would pass but I didn't realize how strongly it would have been supported," said Senate Minority Leader Harry Rodham. "We appreciate the cooperation between House and Senate Nationalists with Republicans. We are doing something for the better of our country and that means ensuring the President's economic policy is pushed through. We are working for the people of our great country."

Several members of the Senate Republican caucus say they are pleased, including embattled Senator Joey Rigg, who said that the bill will artificially lower the inflation and make living in the United States Of Jesstopia cheaper and better.

"This act will work to artificially lower the crippling inflation that has been exacerbated by former President John McCallum's economic policies that failed the people of this country," said Senator Joey Rigg. "We must continue to support and push Jay Laylin's agenda because it is ensuring a strong Jesstopia for all, while ensuring we prosper as a nation on the global scale."

The act, now a bill, will be sent to the Nationalist House for a signature from the president is set to sign it into law during his regular scheduled bill signing session tomorrow morning. The bill will then become active and the contents of the act will become active.

RUFUS - The Senate has just passed the 2024 Inflation Reduction Act in a vote of 52 to 28, with only two Republican Senators voting against it and the rest Nationalist Senators. The act will now be sent to the President for signature. According to Senate records, the act passed a little before 10:30 AM, and was passed in a one round voting session.

"I knew this act would pass but I didn't realize how strongly it would have been supported," said Senate Minority Leader Harry Rodham. "We appreciate the cooperation between House and Senate Nationalists with Republicans. We are doing something for the better of our country and that means ensuring the President's economic policy is pushed through. We are working for the people of our great country."

Several members of the Senate Republican caucus say they are pleased, including embattled Senator Joey Rigg, who said that the bill will artificially lower the inflation and make living in the United States Of Jesstopia cheaper and better.

"This act will work to artificially lower the crippling inflation that has been exacerbated by former President John McCallum's economic policies that failed the people of this country," said Senator Joey Rigg. "We must continue to support and push Jay Laylin's agenda because it is ensuring a strong Jesstopia for all, while ensuring we prosper as a nation on the global scale."

The act, now a bill, will be sent to the Nationalist House for a signature from the president is set to sign it into law during his regular scheduled bill signing session tomorrow morning. The bill will then become active and the contents of the act will become active.

NEWS 28 - The Jesstopian Senate is set to vote on the recent Inflation Reduction Act that was passed by the House on Wednesday. The Senate said that it was scheduled to vote on the bill this morning but concerns are growing that they may not have enough Senator support to get it passed.

The House Wednesday approved the bill in a vote of 299 to 212, with 85 Nationalists voting to support the bill. The bill was then sent to the House Transfer Committee who pushed the bill to the Senate Transfer Committee where leaders of the Senate approved the bill for a vote today.

The Senate chamber isn't it session, so we weren't able to get a comment as to when we can expect to hear the results of the vote. On Thursday afternoon, Senate Majority Leader Larry Cofelt and Senate Minority Leader Harry Rodham announced that they would hold the vote today, but announced that they is a chance the vote gets delayed. Further, Senate control is held by the Nationalist Party, therefore it could be a long drawn out process before the Senates approves the act.

"We have a lot of work coming up tomorrow as we prepare to vote on the 2024 Inflation Reduction Act," said Majority Leader Larry Cofelt during a press conference yesterday. "The Senate must decisively choose whether the act passes or not, and we know that the House decisively voted for the act, and we are looking at that for guidance."

House Senate Minority Leader Harry Rodham said that the vote is essential to the continuing decline of the inflation, that has slowly crept its way down as President Laylin continues signing executive orders to push forward with cutting down the crippling inflation caused by policies of the Diester and McCallum administrations.

"We need this to pass to help with relieving economic strains on the wallets of Jesstopians nationwide," said Minority leader Harry Rodham during an interview on Wednesday. "If we can't get this act to pass Friday, Jesstopians will continue to suffer as they work 2, 3 or more jobs. It's not fair and we must get this inflation down. My hope is the Nationalists will put forward a bi-partisan effort to get this act passed like the House Nationalists did."

The vote must win majority support which means of the 80 senators, at least 41 Senators must support the bill and right now, it seems like all Republicans will support the bill, which gets them to 25 votes. They will need 16 Nationalists for it to pass.

RUFUS - The Senate is now set up to vote on the 2024 Inflation Reduction Act that was passed by the House on Wednesday. The Senate will vote to pass the act in its own chamber, which will then be sent to President Laylin for a final stamp of approval, which is set to take place once it arrives on his desk.

The House Wednesday approved the bill in a vote of 299 to 212, with 85 Nationalists voting to support the bill. The bill was then sent to the House Transfer Committee who pushed the bill to the Senate Transfer Committee where leaders of the Senate approved the bill for a vote today.

The Senate chamber isn't it session, so we weren't able to get a comment as to when we can expect to hear the results of the vote. On Thursday afternoon, Senate Majority Leader Larry Cofelt and Senate Minority Leader Harry Rodham announced that they would hold the vote today, but announced that they is a chance the vote gets delayed. Further, Senate control is held by the Nationalist Party, therefore it could be a long drawn out process before the Senates approves the act.

"We have a lot of work coming up tomorrow as we prepare to vote on the 2024 Inflation Reduction Act," said Majority Leader Larry Cofelt during a press conference yesterday. "The Senate must decisively choose whether the act passes or not, and we know that the House decisively voted for the act, and we are looking at that for guidance."

House Senate Minority Leader Harry Rodham said that the vote is essential to the continuing decline of the inflation, that has slowly crept its way down as President Laylin continues signing executive orders to push forward with cutting down the crippling inflation caused by policies of the Diester and McCallum administrations.

"We need this to pass to help with relieving economic strains on the wallets of Jesstopians nationwide," said Minority leader Harry Rodham during an interview on Wednesday. "If we can't get this act to pass Friday, Jesstopians will continue to suffer as they work 2, 3 or more jobs. It's not fair and we must get this inflation down. My hope is the Nationalists will put forward a bi-partisan effort to get this act passed like the House Nationalists did."

The vote must win majority support which means of the 80 senators, at least 41 Senators must support the bill and right now, it seems like all Republicans will support the bill, which gets them to 25 votes. They will need 16 Nationalists for it to pass.

NEWS 28 - House Speaker Pro Tempore Matthew Carrington has skyrocketed in popularity among his Nationalist colleagues as Speaker Pro Tempore, moving Representative Braden Harris to announce a motion to fill the Speaker's chair. This ultimately will unlock the full powers of the Speakership to allow him to legislate and preside over house proceedings.

"It is imperative that a speaker be in office before the September 5 election," said Representative Braden Harris. "Today I will file a motion to fill the Speaker's chair, nominating Matthew Carrington has the Speaker of the House, until the House convenes for a secondary vote for Speaker in September. He has proven that he is a worthy leader in the four days he has served as Speaker Pro Tempore. If the House approves this bill, then a vote can therefore be triggered, and a Speaker can occupy the Speaker's chair before the September election. I urge my fellow Nationalists to support this motion, so that we can man the Speaker's chair with one of our own."

The Speaker's chair has been vacant since January 5, 2025, when then-Speaker Gretchen LeWolf stepped down as Speaker. She announced her departure from the Speaker's chair back in December. Since leaving the Speaker's chair, Matthew Carrington has served as Speaker Pro Tempore, a role that was previously held by Yolanda Upton before Title 8, Article 22, Subsection 95 of the House Rules and Customs, was enacted, removing her as Speaker Pro Tempore to allow then-Deputy Speaker Of The House, Matthew Carrington to assume to role of Speaker Pro Tempore.

Calls for an early vote reverberated throughout the House in the weeks leading up to LeWolf's departure from the office, but she refused to hold that election, something she as Speaker could do legally. Representatives said that a vote to fill the Speaker's chair should have happened in December. It never happened.

"I think it is important that we get him into the Speaker's chair, so he can wield the full power of the Speakership," continued Harris. "It is very important that we have a steady incumbent in the Speaker's chair so that we can go into the election ahead of the Republican party."

Harris is set to lay the motion onto the table during Thursday's meeting of the House, and he is set to table the motion on the Speaker Pro Tempore's desk who will then decide whether or not to push to vote onto the House floor. If the motion passes, Carrington will be come the 33rd Speaker of the House. If it fails, he remains as Speaker Pro Tempore.

RUFUS - Representative and former House Speaker Braden Harris has filed a motion to hold a special election to fill the vacant Speaker's chair, hoping to put Matthew Carrington in the Speaker's chair. The call comes as they don't want the Speaker's chair to be vacant when the September 5 election and subsequent House vote. Harris says he wants Carrington to lead the House until the election can be held.

"It is imperative that a speaker be in office before the September 5 election," said Representative Braden Harris. "Today I will file a motion to fill the Speaker's chair, nominating Matthew Carrington has the Speaker of the House, until the House convenes for a secondary vote for Speaker in September. He has proven that he is a worthy leader in the four days he has served as Speaker Pro Tempore. If the House approves this bill, then a vote can therefore be triggered, and a Speaker can occupy the Speaker's chair before the September election. I urge my fellow Nationalists to support this motion, so that we can man the Speaker's chair with one of our own."

The Speaker's chair has been vacant since January 5, 2025, when then-Speaker Gretchen LeWolf stepped down as Speaker. She announced her departure from the Speaker's chair back in December. Since leaving the Speaker's chair, Matthew Carrington has served as Speaker Pro Tempore, a role that was previously held by Yolanda Upton before Title 8, Article 22, Subsection 95 of the House Rules and Customs, was enacted, removing her as Speaker Pro Tempore to allow then-Deputy Speaker Of The House, Matthew Carrington to assume to role of Speaker Pro Tempore.

Calls for an early vote reverberated throughout the House in the weeks leading up to LeWolf's departure from the office, but she refused to hold that election, something she as Speaker could do legally. Representatives said that a vote to fill the Speaker's chair should have happened in December. It never happened.

"I think it is important that we get him into the Speaker's chair, so he can wield the full power of the Speakership," continued Harris. "It is very important that we have a steady incumbent in the Speaker's chair so that we can go into the election ahead of the Republican party."

Harris is set to lay the motion onto the table during Thursday's meeting of the House, and he is set to table the motion on the Speaker Pro Tempore's desk who will then decide whether or not to push to vote onto the House floor. If the motion passes, Carrington will be come the 33rd Speaker of the House. If it fails, he remains as Speaker Pro Tempore.

NEWS 28 - The House at 8:45 this morning voted on the 2024 Inflation Reduction Act, where it passed 299-212, with 85 Nationalists supporting the bill. Now that the bill has passed, the House is preparing for several more votes as the Inflation Reduction Act prepares to head to the Senate for their vote.

House Speaker Pro Tempore Matthew Carrington said that he is pleased that his caucus could come together and agree that the inflation reduction act is a good thing for the whole of the United States Of Jesstopia and not just part of the country.

"I am beyond pleased with the outcome of this vote," said Speaker Pro Tempore Matthew Carrington. "Republicans and Nationalists put their differences aside to vote for something that will shape the future of this countries economy. The bill was written really good, and the Nationalist caucus was very happy with everything that was included in it. I know that the Republicans whole heatedly supported the bill from the beginning and so they voted for it. 85 of my fellow Nationalists supported the bill as well. We have work to do to vote on more legislation and we will continue to do that. Now its up to the Senate to vote on the bill their selves."

"I am very pleased that the act passed the House, because that was the major hurdle that we faced to get this act in place as quickly as possible," said President Jay Laylin. "I thank the 85 Nationalist Representatives for their support of ensuring we have the greatest economy on the planet, and for voting promptly on the bill."

Now that one of his proposals passed an majority House, it has been proven that he can get work done with cooperation with the Nationalist-led House and Senate. Now he must wait for the Senate to vote on the bill and if it passes the Senate, it could head to his desk sometime next week. However, Senate votes take longer than normal as Senators have staggered schedules and only meet once a week as a whole chamber.

RUFUS - President Jay Laylin's 2024 Inflation Reduction Act has been passed the House and is now headed to the Senate who is scheduled to vote on the act on Friday. The act passed with majority support, and was passed 299-212. The act will now be sent to the House Transfer Committee, who will send the bill to the Senate.

House Speaker Pro Tempore Matthew Carrington said that he is pleased that his caucus could come together and agree that the inflation reduction act is a good thing for the whole of the United States Of Jesstopia and not just part of the country.

"I am beyond pleased with the outcome of this vote," said Speaker Pro Tempore Matthew Carrington. "Republicans and Nationalists put their differences aside to vote for something that will shape the future of this countries economy. The bill was written really good, and the Nationalist caucus was very happy with everything that was included in it. I know that the Republicans whole heatedly supported the bill from the beginning and so they voted for it. 85 of my fellow Nationalists supported the bill as well. We have work to do to vote on more legislation and we will continue to do that. Now its up to the Senate to vote on the bill their selves."

"I am very pleased that the act passed the House, because that was the major hurdle that we faced to get this act in place as quickly as possible," said President Jay Laylin. "I thank the 85 Nationalist Representatives for their support of ensuring we have the greatest economy on the planet, and for voting promptly on the bill."

Now that one of his proposals passed an majority House, it has been proven that he can get work done with cooperation with the Nationalist-led House and Senate. Now he must wait for the Senate to vote on the bill and if it passes the Senate, it could head to his desk sometime next week. However, Senate votes take longer than normal as Senators have staggered schedules and only meet once a week as a whole chamber.

NEWS 28 - Former Speaker Of The House, Gretchen LeWolf announced early this morning that she was asking Speaker Pro Tempore Matthew Carrington to call a vote on an impeachment inquiry that now has received harsh criticism from her own party and Republicans.

In a brief submitted to the House leadership, including her former Deputy, Speaker Pro Tempore Matthew Carrington, she accuses the president of inciting mass targeting of illegals by Jesstopians, and says that his rhetoric has led to the injury of over 25,000 illegal immigrants. She says that by spewing hate filled rhetoric, he contributed to thousands of illegals being terrorized and harmed.

"I am asking that an impeachment inquiry be started into President Jay Laylin, for leading in, spewing hate-filled rhetoric that has led the injury of at least 25,000 illegal immigrant who were sent back to their countries of origins," said Representative Gretchen LeWolf. "I ask Speaker Pro Temp, to move for a floor vote on an impeachment inquiry of President Jay Laylin, who led to mass targeting of illegals, leading to violent attacks on these individuals."

When asked about her attempts at an impeachment inquiry, Speaker Pro Tempore Matthew Carrington said that it was her right to push for a vote, and that he would leave it up to House members, and said he doesn't support the impeachment, and says plenty of other members of the House don't support it either.

"While I personally don't agree with the attempts to impeach the President, she has every right to bring the motion to the floor, as a member of the House," said Speaker Pro Tempore Matthew Carrington. "I believe that as Speaker Pro Tempore, it is my duty to ensure all members of the House are heard, and not just those I agree with. If she brings the inquiry to the House floor and members agree to voting on it, I will support their decision as my duty entails. Many Nationalists won't support the impeachment but again, it is up to house members."

Representatives including Braden Harris, Gina Horschel, Senate Majority Leader Larry Cofelt and Pauline Brighton announced that they would vote against impeachment after learning of LeWolf's plans to seek an impeachment inquiry against the President.

"I believe this "impeachment inquiry" is very much a retaliatory act," said Representative Braden Harris. "She has made very clear statements that she would fight his administration in every way possible, and has a strong discontent for the President. She knows that this impeachment attempt will go no where, and I am ready to stand up against it."

Representative Gina Horschel defended President Laylin against LeWolf claiming that she was just in it for retaliation for being forced to step down as Speaker for her anti-Laylin rhetoric.

"The President is less than 2 month into his presidency and he has introduced legislation that I don't necessarily agree with, but as President is his prerogative," said Horschel. "But LeWolf's attempt to 'get even' by means of impeachment don't hold any bearing or weight. She is just angered at the fact that she was forced to step down, because of the choice she made to knowingly and willingly prevent important border security legislation that would protect the national interest of Jesstopia and the people that live here. I will not support the impeachment effort. He's done absolutely nothing to warrant the process even being brought up."

Senate Majority Leader Larry Cofelt, an outspoke critic of President Laylin even called the move a shame, and harmful to the effective governance of Jesstopia.

"I am extremely disappointed in Representative Gretchen LeWolf's decision to move for an impeachment inquiry," said Leader Larry Cofelt. "She is effectively using the power she has to get retaliation against the President. I think it is a miscarriage of justice and power, and I will see to it that this impeachment inquiry is rejected. I call on my House leadership colleagues to do the same. It is a shame and harmful to the effective governance of our great land."

The House Nationalist caucus will likely not vote for impeachment until next week, as they have a full schedule ahead of them this week with votes scheduled every day until Sunday. It is heavily speculated that the impeachment inquiry vote will fail.

RUFUS - Embattled Representative and Former House Speaker Gretchen LeWolf announces that she is seeking to file articles of impeachment against President Jay Laylin for what she calls "high crimes and misdemeanors," citing that he has terrorized a vulnerable population, leading to mass targeting of illegals by gun owning Jesstopians.

In a brief submitted to the House leadership, including her former Deputy, Speaker Pro Tempore Matthew Carrington, she accuses the president of inciting mass targeting of illegals by Jesstopians, and says that his rhetoric has led to the injury of over 25,000 illegal immigrants. She says that by spewing hate filled rhetoric, he contributed to thousands of illegals being terrorized and harmed.

"I am asking that an impeachment inquiry be started into President Jay Laylin, for leading in, spewing hate-filled rhetoric that has led the injury of at least 25,000 illegal immigrant who were sent back to their countries of origins," said Representative Gretchen LeWolf. "I ask Speaker Pro Temp, to move for a floor vote on an impeachment inquiry of President Jay Laylin, who led to mass targeting of illegals, leading to violent attacks on these individuals."

When asked about her attempts at an impeachment inquiry, Speaker Pro Tempore Matthew Carrington said that it was her right to push for a vote, and that he would leave it up to House members, and said he doesn't support the impeachment, and says plenty of other members of the House don't support it either.

"While I personally don't agree with the attempts to impeach the President, she has every right to bring the motion to the floor, as a member of the House," said Speaker Pro Tempore Matthew Carrington. "I believe that as Speaker Pro Tempore, it is my duty to ensure all members of the House are heard, and not just those I agree with. If she brings the inquiry to the House floor and members agree to voting on it, I will support their decision as my duty entails. Many Nationalists won't support the impeachment but again, it is up to house members."

Representatives including Braden Harris, Gina Horschel, Senate Majority Leader Larry Cofelt and Pauline Brighton announced that they would vote against impeachment after learning of LeWolf's plans to seek an impeachment inquiry against the President.

"I believe this "impeachment inquiry" is very much a retaliatory act," said Representative Braden Harris. "She has made very clear statements that she would fight his administration in every way possible, and has a strong discontent for the President. She knows that this impeachment attempt will go no where, and I am ready to stand up against it."

Representative Gina Horschel defended President Laylin against LeWolf claiming that she was just in it for retaliation for being forced to step down as Speaker for her anti-Laylin rhetoric.

"The President is less than 2 month into his presidency and he has introduced legislation that I don't necessarily agree with, but as President is his prerogative," said Horschel. "But LeWolf's attempt to 'get even' by means of impeachment don't hold any bearing or weight. She is just angered at the fact that she was forced to step down, because of the choice she made to knowingly and willingly prevent important border security legislation that would protect the national interest of Jesstopia and the people that live here. I will not support the impeachment effort. He's done absolutely nothing to warrant the process even being brought up."

Senate Majority Leader Larry Cofelt, an outspoke critic of President Laylin even called the move a shame, and harmful to the effective governance of Jesstopia.

"I am extremely disappointed in Representative Gretchen LeWolf's decision to move for an impeachment inquiry," said Leader Larry Cofelt. "She is effectively using the power she has to get retaliation against the President. I think it is a miscarriage of justice and power, and I will see to it that this impeachment inquiry is rejected. I call on my House leadership colleagues to do the same. It is a shame and harmful to the effective governance of our great land."

The House Nationalist caucus will likely not vote for impeachment until next week, as they have a full schedule ahead of them this week with votes scheduled every day until Sunday. It is heavily speculated that the impeachment inquiry vote will fail.

Speaker Pro Tempore Matthew Carrington says he will not prevent further delay and will push the 2024 Inflation Reduction Act to a House Vote.

NEWS 28 - House Speaker Pro Tempore Matthew Carrington says he will not allow delays in pushing off legislation that is proposed by President Jay Laylin. He says he will ensure fair and effective voting on bills, legislative proposals and other legislative items. He says he will be a non-partisan leader and work for the people.

The bill was then delayed by the former Speaker herself, just a few weeks before Congress recessed for winter break. Additionally, she also moved to hold off on the inflation reduction act, until the President changed course and stopped what she called "racist," "isolationist," and "violent rhetoric" about illegals. She purposely delayed the vote until after the new year, and if she remained as speaker, she would have further delayed the vote.

"I think it is important that the Representatives duly elected to the House should have the final say on what bills pass and which ones fail," said Speaker Pro Tempore Carrington. "Representative Gretchen LeWolf as speaker didn't leave that choice up to the Representatives that voted for their Representatives. I will not do that. All votes will always be up to the Representatives whether it should pass or not. It's not the chair's job to prevent progress in Congress, in either the House or the Senate."

Carrington has also said that he would work to expedite several of the bills that were delayed, to ensure that the bills reach the House floor. He said that he will not delay any bills, for the sake of preventing any legislation from getting passed.

The bill was then delayed by the former Speaker herself, just a few weeks before Congress recessed for winter break. Additionally, she also moved to hold off on the inflation reduction act, until the President changed course and stopped what she called "racist," "isolationist," and "violent rhetoric" about illegals. She purposely delayed the vote until after the new year, and if she remained as speaker, she would have further delayed the vote.

"I think it is important that the Representatives duly elected to the House should have the final say on what bills pass and which ones fail," said Speaker Pro Tempore Carrington. "Representative Gretchen LeWolf as speaker didn't leave that choice up to the Representatives that voted for their Representatives. I will not do that. All votes will always be up to the Representatives whether it should pass or not. It's not the chair's job to prevent progress in Congress, in either the House or the Senate."

Carrington has also said that he would work to expedite several of the bills that were delayed, to ensure that the bills reach the House floor. He said that he will not delay any bills, for the sake of preventing any legislation from getting passed.

Speaker Pro Tempore Matthew Carrington says House will vote on President Laylin's 2024 Inflation Reduction Act on Tuesday morning. This is the first major vote he has called since assuming office as Speaker Pro Tempore.

RUFUS - House Speaker Pro Tempore Matthew Carrington has announced that the House will vote on Tuesday morning for the 2024 Inflation Reduction act that was proposed by President Jay Laylin just 10 days after assuming the presidency, on November 26, 2024. The president was hoping to have a vote sent to the House floor during the leadership of former Speaker Gretchen LeWolf, but LeWolf sidelined the bill to work on pro-LGBTQ legislation.

The bill was then delayed by the former Speaker herself, just a few weeks before Congress recessed for winter break. Additionally, she also moved to hold off on the inflation reduction act, until the President changed course and stopped what she called "racist," "isolationist," and "violent rhetoric" about illegals. She purposely delayed the vote until after the new year, and if she remained as speaker, she would have further delayed the vote.

"I think it is important that the Representatives duly elected to the House should have the final say on what bills pass and which ones fail," said Speaker Pro Tempore Carrington. "Representative Gretchen LeWolf as speaker didn't leave that choice up to the Representatives that voted for their Representatives. I will not do that. All votes will always be up to the Representatives whether it should pass or not. It's not the chair's job to prevent progress in Congress, in either the House or the Senate."

Carrington has also said that he would work to expedite several of the bills that were delayed, to ensure that the bills reach the House floor. He said that he will not delay any bills, for the sake of preventing any legislation from getting passed.

NEWS 28 - Gretchen LeWolf has stepped down as the 32nd Speaker Of The House, handing the gravel to Matthew Carrington as Speaker Pro Tempore. He is set to give his first speech as Speaker Pro Tempore tomorrow morning.

We reached out to his office for comment, but have yet to hear back from his office. We also reached out to former House Speaker Gretchen LeWolf's office but have not heard anything back from them either. Several representatives did issue statements regarding Carrington becoming temporary speaker.

"We are excited for Carrington the lead the house, while only temporarily, because he has what it takes to reach across the isle and work with the Republicans and President Jay Laylin," said Representative and former House Speaker Braden Harris, who also supporter LeWolf's ouster as House Speaker. "We need someone who will work for the Jesstopian people, and not work in her best interests. Former Speaker LeWolf failed her constituents and she failed the people in the border states."

Carrington is set to announce what votes the House will conduct first during his first full session as Speaker Pro Tempore tomorrow. But the Speaker's office remains vacant, Representatives could potentially move to fill the Speaker's chair before the September election, but the vote would need a majority support, and they aren't likely to get in right away.

RUFUS - At 9:00 AM this morning, Matthew Carrington assumed the role as Speaker Pro Tempore, and will serve in that capacity until the September 5 election. Speaker Gretchen LeWolf stepped down as Speaker at 9:00 AM, handing the gravel over to her former Deputy. Carrington is set to address the first session of Congress tomorrow morning.

We reached out to his office for comment, but have yet to hear back from his office. We also reached out to former House Speaker Gretchen LeWolf's office but have not heard anything back from them either. Several representatives did issue statements regarding Carrington becoming temporary speaker.

"We are excited for Carrington the lead the house, while only temporarily, because he has what it takes to reach across the isle and work with the Republicans and President Jay Laylin," said Representative and former House Speaker Braden Harris, who also supporter LeWolf's ouster as House Speaker. "We need someone who will work for the Jesstopian people, and not work in her best interests. Former Speaker LeWolf failed her constituents and she failed the people in the border states."

Carrington is set to announce what votes the House will conduct first during his first full session as Speaker Pro Tempore tomorrow. But the Speaker's office remains vacant, Representatives could potentially move to fill the Speaker's chair before the September election, but the vote would need a majority support, and they aren't likely to get in right away.

NEWS 28 - Speaker Gretchen LeWolf is set to hand the Speaker's gavel to incoming Speaker Pro Tempore and current Deputy House Speaker Matthew Carrington. The two will share a final handshake before LeWolf returns to her seat as the Representative for the 1st District of New Shire.

Embattled Speaker LeWolf is set to leave the Speaker's chair tomorrow, but she will remain in Congress for the duration of her remaining term, which is set to expire in November. She has also said that she isn't running for reelection during the 2025 Congressional elections.

"We must work to provide results that benefit the Jesstopian people, even if that means reaching across the isle to deliver results for the people of this country, not government and not in our special interests," said Deputy Speaker Matthew Carrington. "We must not let our own interests get in the way of the job we were elected to do to ensure that the people of this great nation are served. We are elected officials, not god-anointed officials, like the King Of England. We work for the people, and are elected by the people. Let's not forget that."

Carrington said that he is committed to working with both sides of the House to ensure votes are put to the floor in an effective and timely manner, work on securing the border, and ensuring that the economy is put at the forefront of House activity. He says that while he is only Speaker Pro Tempore, he hopes to rally his caucus around supporting secure borders, lowering the cost of living and ensuring the homeland is secured from terrorists.

"We have a mandate from the Jesstopian people that should be clear as day that they didn't like the way things have been done," continued Carrington. "It was made clear when the people voted for our nation's very first head of state, and the very first Republican president in October. We can't forget that, and we must ensure we work for all people and not the people of Congress."

Speaker LeWolf will leave the speaker's chair around 9:00 AM tomorrow, and it is expected that she will personally hand the gavel over to Deputy Speaker Carrington, who will then take his place on Speaker's chair as Speaker Pro Tempore.

"I am honored to have served this great House as its speaker," said Speaker LeWolf. "I am honored to have worked hard for the people of my district and across this country. I know we accomplish so much more and provide a more secure future for all going forward. I look forward to finishing off the remainder of my term. Thank you all."

RUFUS - House Speaker Gretchen LeWolf is preparing to leave the Speaker's chair tomorrow, and as she does that, Deputy Speaker Matthew Carrington is preparing to become Speaker Pro Tempore, and is preparing by looking to the future, rallying his caucus to work closely with the Laylin administration to work hard for the Jesstopian people and deliver the results he says "they want."

Embattled Speaker LeWolf is set to leave the Speaker's chair tomorrow, but she will remain in Congress for the duration of her remaining term, which is set to expire in November. She has also said that she isn't running for reelection during the 2025 Congressional elections.

"We must work to provide results that benefit the Jesstopian people, even if that means reaching across the isle to deliver results for the people of this country, not government and not in our special interests," said Deputy Speaker Matthew Carrington. "We must not let our own interests get in the way of the job we were elected to do to ensure that the people of this great nation are served. We are elected officials, not god-anointed officials, like the King Of England. We work for the people, and are elected by the people. Let's not forget that."

Carrington said that he is committed to working with both sides of the House to ensure votes are put to the floor in an effective and timely manner, work on securing the border, and ensuring that the economy is put at the forefront of House activity. He says that while he is only Speaker Pro Tempore, he hopes to rally his caucus around supporting secure borders, lowering the cost of living and ensuring the homeland is secured from terrorists.

"We have a mandate from the Jesstopian people that should be clear as day that they didn't like the way things have been done," continued Carrington. "It was made clear when the people voted for our nation's very first head of state, and the very first Republican president in October. We can't forget that, and we must ensure we work for all people and not the people of Congress."

Speaker LeWolf will leave the speaker's chair around 9:00 AM tomorrow, and it is expected that she will personally hand the gavel over to Deputy Speaker Carrington, who will then take his place on Speaker's chair as Speaker Pro Tempore.

"I am honored to have served this great House as its speaker," said Speaker LeWolf. "I am honored to have worked hard for the people of my district and across this country. I know we accomplish so much more and provide a more secure future for all going forward. I look forward to finishing off the remainder of my term. Thank you all."