#Democrats face uncertainties amid invigorating successes

#Democrats face uncertainties amid invigorating successes

Democrats face uncertainties amid invigorating successes House Democrats returned to Washington on Monday feeling newly invigorated by their strong performance in the midterm elections, but also facing uncertain terrain on two big fronts: The lower chamber remains too close to call, and the future of Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) remains unknown.Pelosi had previously pledged to…

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#What a housing market correction could mean

#What a housing market correction could mean

What a housing market correction could mean The U.S. housing market could be heading toward a correction after more than two years of massive price growth that has more recently been offset by the Federal Reserve’s attempt to curb inflation by raising interest rates.The central bank’s effort has led to a sharp rise in mortgage…

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#Republicans inch closer to House majority, clinching two Arizona districts while Democrats win one in Oregon

#Republicans inch closer to House majority, clinching two Arizona districts while Democrats win one in Oregon

Republicans inch closer to House majority, clinching two Arizona districts while Democrats win one in Oregon Republicans inched closer to a House majority on Monday, claiming two seats in Arizona while Democrats won a hotly-contested race in Oregon. The Associated Press called Arizona’s 1st Congressional District for Rep. David Schweikert and the state’s 6th District…

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#Rep. Andy Biggs to challenge McCarthy for Speaker

#Rep. Andy Biggs to challenge McCarthy for Speaker

Rep. Andy Biggs to challenge McCarthy for Speaker Rep. Andy Biggs (Ariz.) late Monday announced a run for Speaker, challenging House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) in the Republican conference’s nomination to the post. “We have a new paradigm here, and I think the country wants a different direction from the House of Representatives. And…

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#GOP Senate allies rally around McConnell

#GOP Senate allies rally around McConnell

GOP Senate allies rally around McConnell Republican senators are rallying around Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) after a disappointing midterm election for the GOP. A push by a group of Senate conservatives to delay Wednesday’s leadership election is running out of steam, even though senators don’t yet know whether they will have 50 or…

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#Greene: Any McCarthy challenge would be ‘bad strategy’

#Greene: Any McCarthy challenge would be ‘bad strategy’

Greene: Any McCarthy challenge would be ‘bad strategy’ Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) argued against any challenge to Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as House minority leader, worrying that it could have unintended negative consequences in a slim majority. “I actually think that’s a bad strategy when we’re looking at having a very razor-thin majority, with…

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#The Hill’s Morning Report — Democrats bask in their Senate victory

#The Hill’s Morning Report — Democrats bask in their Senate victory

The Hill’s Morning Report — Democrats bask in their Senate victory Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or fill out the box below. Close Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here The latest in politics and policy. Direct to your inbox. Sign up for the Morning Report newsletter In the intelligence community, analysts refer to the known unknowns. In Washington this week, there…

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