#GOP acrimony spills over at heated Senate lunch

#GOP acrimony spills over at heated Senate lunch

GOP acrimony spills over at heated Senate lunch Senate Republicans let their fury and frustration out at one another during a lengthy closed-door meeting that revealed the bitter feelings left over from a crushingly disappointing midterm election.  An at-times nasty and personal discussion took place at the Senate GOP lunch, where Senate Minority Leader Mitch…

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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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#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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#Democrat blame game erupts over New York midterm losses

#Democrat blame game erupts over New York midterm losses

Democrat blame game erupts over New York midterm losses Democratic finger-pointing in New York has begun after Republicans managed to score some notable wins in the blue stronghold. Although the GOP fell short of ousting Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), Republicans successfully toppled Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.), the chairman of the House Democrats’ campaign arm,…

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