Protesters Storm McCarthy's Office, Demand Renewal of Global AIDS Funding

Protesters stormed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's office demanding he renew funding for global AIDS relief program PEPFAR.
Protesters with Housing Works refused to leave McCarthy's office until arrested by Capitol Police.
Congress has until September 30 to renew the 5-year funding law for PEPFAR before it's subject to annual budget battles.
McCarthy already faces a looming budget battle as lawmakers return Tuesday, needing to pass a funding bill by Sept 30 to avoid a shutdown.
Protesters stormed McCarthy's office as he weighs launching impeachment proceedings against President Biden next month.

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Posted 9/12/2023, 11:04:00 AM

Protesters Storm McCarthy's Office, Demand Renewal of Global AIDS Funding

Protesters stormed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's office demanding he renew funding for global AIDS relief program PEPFAR.
Protesters with Housing Works refused to leave McCarthy's office until arrested by Capitol Police.
Congress has until September 30 to renew the 5-year funding law for PEPFAR before it's subject to annual budget battles.
McCarthy already faces a looming budget battle as lawmakers return Tuesday, needing to pass a funding bill by Sept 30 to avoid a shutdown.
Protesters stormed McCarthy's office as he weighs launching impeachment proceedings against President Biden next month.

foxnews.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/7/2023

White House pressures McCarthy to keep Ukraine aid and disaster funding together ahead of critical negotiations

9/11/2023

7 Arrested at McCarthy's Office Protesting Expiring HIV/AIDS Program as Congress Faces Funding Deadlines

9/11/2023

7 arrested at McCarthy's office while demanding renewal of Bush-era AIDS program

9/11/2023

Protesters Arrested at McCarthy's Office While Urging Renewal of Key HIV/AIDS Program

9/16/2023

McCarthy Faces Shutdown Showdown as Hardliners Threaten Funding Crisis

9/20/2023

Democrats Weigh Options as McCarthy's Speakership Bid Faces Uncertainty

9/28/2023

Sunrise Movement activists arrested in McCarthy's office while demanding climate action, end to shutdown threats

10/8/2023

GOP Lawmakers Seek to Reinstate McCarthy as House Speaker to Respond to Israel Crisis

The recent attacks in Israel and the need for U.S. aid have led centrist House Republicans to discuss reinstating Kevin McCarthy as House speaker in order to address the crisis more quickly.