This and That – October 20, 2023

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⚡BREAKING – Chinese ship suspected of damaging gas pipeline and comms cables between Sweden, Finland and Estonia

Swedish Navy submarine vessel Belos surveyed the damaged cable.

Confirms damage by external force in position matching the track of the

Chinese Newnew Polar Bear ship.

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This Guys Edits are Great‼️

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Rep Troy Nehls- I’m moving to Donald J Trump 💥

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The term “ion weapon” refers to a category of “fictional and theoretical” directed-energy weapons that use ionized particles to cause damage or disable targets. The depiction and functionality of ion weapons can vary across different science fiction universes and theoretical discussions.

Elon Musk – Space Force 🤔

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🇮🇹Italy Says No To Bill Gates! Italy Has Recognized The Health Risks Of Synthetic Foods & Meats & Has BANNED Them

“Italy is the first nation to say no to synthetic food, to so-called synthetic meat. It does so with a formal and official act. The resolutions call for a commitment to ban the production, marketing and import of synthetic foods within our territory.

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The judge presiding over the civil fraud trial of Donald J. Trump fined the president $5,000 on Friday for violating the terms of a gag order imposed this month.

The New York Times

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Judge threatens to imprison Trump for violating gag order in New York fraud trial

Judge Arthur Engoron said Trump left up “an untrue and disparaging post about my clerk” on his campaign website.

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https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/judge-threats-imprison-trump-biolat-rcna121403

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🚨 BREAKING 🚨

We have found a $200,000 DIRECT payment to Joe Biden.

Rep James Comer lays out the money trail.

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The Egyptian army is conducting unplanned live fire exercises against the backdrop of the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

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EXCLUSIVE: 13 of 22 RINO Holdouts Derailing Jim Jordan Are Connected to FTX and Voter Mule Donations

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When the House of Representatives does not have a Speaker, certain key functions are unable to proceed, which can hinder the legislative process significantly. Here are the operations and limitations in the absence of a Speaker:

Legislative Functions on the House Floor:

No legislative functions can occur on the House floor without a Speaker.

Voting on bills or any other basic functions related to the passing of legislation are halted until a new Speaker is elected.

Swearing-in Ceremony:

The ceremonial swearing-in of new members is affected, and essentially, lawmakers are stuck until a Speaker is elected to administer the oath of office.

Committee Operations:

Despite the paralysis on the House floor, committees may continue to work and function without a Speaker.

The situation is less harmful to House functions outside of the floor because committees can continue their work independently

Temporary Leadership:

In some instances, a Speaker pro tempore may be appointed to serve as an interim leader of the chamber, but they do not have the same powers as an elected Speaker.

Government Funding:

A prolonged Speaker election could cause trouble especially with government funding, as seen in scenarios where spending bills need approval to prevent a government shutdown.

Membership Swearing-in:

Members-elect of the House cannot be sworn in, and the House adjourns for the day without electing a Speaker, thereby delaying the swearing-in ceremony until a Speaker is elected.

Presidential Line of Succession:

The absence of a Speaker may also affect the line of Presidential succession as the Speaker is second in line after the Vice President.

The scenario of not having a Speaker impacts the smooth operation of the House, delaying essential legislative functions and other proceedings. While committees can continue their work, the broader legislative agenda may face significant delays.

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