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House’s speaker drama shrinks congressional agenda
House’s speaker drama shrinks congressional agenda Democratic senators were already bracing for a legislative slowdown over the next two years, but the last 48 hours of House GOP mayhem have lowered even their modest expectations. Just ask Dick Durbin, who’s served as the Democratic whip in every possible configuration of government. “Oh my gosh,” said…
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Joe Biden To Finally Visit The Southern Border Next Week
Joe Biden To Finally Visit The Southern Border Next Week Joe Biden is finally going to visit the southern border next week. The visit will coincide with an international meeting that’s happening in Mexico City. It’s still not clear what part of the border that he will visit. Breitbart News reports: Joe Biden to Visit…
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Trump’s spell over GOP breaks with McCarthy meltdown
Trump’s spell over GOP breaks with McCarthy meltdown It was the second day of chaos on the floor of the House of Representatives when Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) took the previously unthinkable step of thumbing her nose at Donald Trump, the ex-president she otherwise venerates. “Let’s stop with the campaign smears and tactics to get…
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GOP debates: Who could take McCarthy’s place?
GOP debates: Who could take McCarthy’s place? If not Kevin McCarthy, then who? It’s the all-consuming question that has started openly percolating among the House GOP, as McCarthy’s speaker bid stalls. So far, though, Justin Amash — a former congressman who switched from Republican to Independent in 2019 and is considered a gadfly among his…
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Burning down the House: The colorful chaos of a speaker-less chamber
Burning down the House: The colorful chaos of a speaker-less chamber Munching on popcorn. Riffing on “Groundhog Day.” Booing loudly, scrolling their phones and strapping on their infants. By the time the battle for speaker ended its second day of stalemate, House members had run the gamut of ways to cope. Lawmakers sat in their…
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HAPPENING NOW: McCarthy Caves, Gives In to Every Demand Made by GOP Detractors: Report
HAPPENING NOW: McCarthy Caves, Gives In to Every Demand Made by GOP Detractors: Report GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy has reportedly caved and has given in to all demands made by the high-profile GOP detractors. The US House voted for Speaker for the 6th time Wednesday afternoon. McCarthy lost the 6th vote. 20 GOP lawmakers defected…
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Idaho Murder Suspect Bryan Kohberger Changed the Title of His Hyundai Elantra Five Days After Quadruple Murder (Police Bodycam Video)
Idaho Murder Suspect Bryan Kohberger Changed the Title of His Hyundai Elantra Five Days After Quadruple Murder (Police Bodycam Video) Bryan Kohberger and his father pulled over by Indiana State Police Bryan Kohberger, the suspect charged with four counts of first-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students on…
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WOW! HANNITY JUMPS THE SHARK! Launches Full Frontal Assault on Rep. Lauren Boebert for Not Supporting Kevin McCarthy -VIDEO
WOW! HANNITY JUMPS THE SHARK! Launches Full Frontal Assault on Rep. Lauren Boebert for Not Supporting Kevin McCarthy -VIDEO On Tuesday, Trump endorsed Kevin McCarthy failed three times to win the vote for US Speaker of the House. It was the first time in 100 years that Speakership was not decided in the first vote. Kevin…
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No speaker yet, but a a lot of speaking
No speaker yet, but a a lot of speaking The dayslong process to pick a speaker of the House has left politicians noticeably quippy. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), nominated by his majority party to lead the chamber, has failed in six votes across two days to earn the majority of votes needed to become speaker….
