Biden's shock announcement that he won't veto a GOP-led resolution blocking changes to D.C.'s criminal code has left House Democrats in a state of shock, anger and distrust.
President Biden leaving the House Democratic retreat on March 1, 2023. Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images.that he won't veto a GOP-led resolution blocking changes to D.C.'s criminal code has left House Democrats in a state of shock, anger and distrust.
Now Senate Democrats, many facing tough 2024 races, will have the luxury of Biden's assurance about his intentions when they vote, likely next week."People are rip roarin' pissed," said one House Democrat, summing up the mood of the caucus. "He [Biden] is going to have a much harder time asking people to take tough votes after this."— are upset that Biden is defying the party's position on D.C. home rule and criminal justice reform.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
House Dems feel betrayed after apparent Biden flip-flop on DC crime bill: 'F------ Amateur Hour'Democratic lawmakers blasted President Biden for announcing he would sign a resolution to block Washington, D.C., softening its criminal code, after they expected him to veto it.
Read more »
Biden tells Senate Dems he’ll sign bill reversing softer DC crime lawsWhite House says Biden “doesn’t support changes like lowering penalties for carjacking.”
Read more »
House Dems strategize how to achieve a Speaker Hakeem JeffriesAs the new Congress enters its third month, Democrats are full of bluster about their chances of recapturing the majority next year and handing Jeffries the gavel
Read more »
House Republicans rip OBGYN group’s ‘outrageous’ decision to cancel pro-life doctorsHouse Republicans decried the nation’s leading obstetrician-gynecologist association for canceling a presentation by pro-life doctors at a recent conference, calling the move “hypocritical and outrageous.”
Read more »
AOC, Dems lose it on Biden over DC crime bill opposition: 'This ain't it''Outnumbered' hosts responded to outbursts from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other Democrats over Biden's controversial flip-flop on a D.C. crime bill.
Read more »
White House pressed on DC statehood as Biden says he'd override crime billDespite being an avid supporter of DC statehood, Biden said he'd sign a law overriding a new DC crime bill passed unanimously by the City Council. When reporters questioned PressSec about the apparent contradiction, she said, 'This is different.'
Read more »