Conservatives sharpen their spears for historic debt ceiling fight
Conservatives are getting ready for a fight over the debt ceiling, but one immediate question is whether Democrats will send anyone to the negotiating table.
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Peter Kasperowicz
Elites in Davos strategize on how to fight ‘right-wing’ groups: ‘Hit back’
A panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday discussed how to fight the right wing to make NGOs more trustworthy in the eyes of voters.
Kevin McCarthy elected House speaker in 15th floor vote after days of high drama
After a dramatic 1-vote loss late Friday, the House quickly regrouped and elected Kevin McCarthy speaker of the House in an early Saturday morning vote.
McCarthy loses by one vote in shocking 14th attempt as furious floor lobbying fails to sway opponents
Kevin McCarthy lost his 14th attempt to be House speaker by a single vote late Friday night in a nailbiter vote that shocked GOP lawmakers as it unfolded.
GOP deal emerges late Thursday that could give McCarthy a path to the speakership
After three days of failed votes on the House floor, a deal emerged late Thursday that could eventually put Kevin McCarthy over the top in the race to the House speaker.
Title 42 immigration fight stalls mammoth $1.7 trillion spending bill in the Senate
A fight over immigration policy stalled Senate consideration of a giant, $1.7 trillion spending bill Wednesday night, and left in doubt whether it could be passed this week.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to thank Congress after $65 billion in aid but also warns: ‘It is not enough’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to thank Congress for its support but has been indicating this week that this support is not enough to defeat Russia.
The incredible congressional spending spree of 2022
Congress spent heavily in 2022, so much so that even as COVID-related spending fell, enough new spending was passed to keep the annual federal budget above $6 trillion.
Dems on House taxwriting committee vote to release Trump’s tax information
Democrats on the House Ways & Means Committee voted late Tuesday night to release former President Donald Trump’s tax documents, which he fought for years to keep private.
Watchdog asks judge to end VA ‘stonewalling,’ identify officials behind health care restrictions
A veterans group on Friday asked a federal court to force VA to explain restrictions on health care it is imposing against veterans in violation of federal law.
Democrats push firearms purchasing ban for people who voluntarily give up their 2A rights
House Democrats advanced a bill that would set up a federal register of people who agree not to buy guns, an idea aimed at curbing gun suicides by the mentally ill.
USDA blames Russia for rising price of Thanksgiving dinner
USDA says Russia, bird flu and drought are all conspiring to raise prices on your annual Thanksgiving feast, but says there are plenty of turkeys for Americans.
Oregon House seat flips to GOP, which needs six more to capture majority
House Republicans picked up a valuable House seat in Oregon, which means they need six more seats to take back control of the House from Democrats.
Utah debate: Mike Lee, Evan McMullen spar over Jan. 6 riot: ‘Egregious betrayal,’ ‘You owe me an apology’
Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Independent senate candidate Evan McMullen fought over Lee’s role in the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riot during their only debate Monday night.
Democrats want to expand DOJ’s power to fight for ‘environmental justice’
Democrats are expanding the Biden administration’s equity push with the creation of new sections within DOJ to fight environmental crimes and help low income and communities of color from pollution.
Arizona AG sues Biden to stop ‘illegal’ student loan handout
President Biden’s student loan relief plan is estimated to cost at least $500 billion.
House votes to boost press protections, cites spying by Bush, Obama, Trump
Lawmakers easily passed the bill Monday night, signaling broad support from Democrats and Republicans for additional protections for member of the media against government interference.
Dems vote to boost Census Bureau powers in bid to block citizenship questions
The Ensuring a Fair and Accurate Census Act passed in the House, thanks to support from Democrats who want to shield the Census Bureau from White House influence.