#The Memo: Chip Roy seizes his moment

#The Memo: Chip Roy seizes his moment

The Memo: Chip Roy seizes his moment The chaotic failure of House Republicans to elect a Speaker — so far — has had a silver lining for at least one member.  Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), a leading opponent of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), has seized the national stage. In doing so, he has elicited jeers…

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#Speaker delay halts national security briefings for lawmakers

#Speaker delay halts national security briefings for lawmakers

Speaker delay halts national security briefings for lawmakers The disorder in the House is leaving lawmakers fuming over their inability to stay apprised on national security matters, as it is blocking them from entering classified briefings or meeting with top officials.  Lawmakers say they can’t even go into a special room known as the sensitive…

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#Democrats not ready to bail out GOP: ‘This is on them’

#Democrats not ready to bail out GOP: ‘This is on them’

Democrats not ready to bail out GOP: ‘This is on them’ Democratic leaders said Wednesday that Republicans are on their own amid the conservative revolt that’s prevented Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) — or anyone else — from becoming the next Speaker in the new Congress.  Heading into this week’s Speaker vote, some lawmakers had floated…

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