#Democrats worry over potential of retirements in Senate

#Democrats worry over potential of retirements in Senate

Democrats worry over potential of retirements in Senate Senate Democrats’ hopes of keeping their majority after the next election is complicated by a potential wave of retirements in key battleground and Republican-leaning states. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (Mich.), a member of the Democratic leadership, announced on Thursday that she won’t run again, and all eyes are…

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#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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#Trump’s clout takes hit from Speaker’s fight

#Trump’s clout takes hit from Speaker’s fight

Trump’s clout takes hit from Speaker’s fight Former President Trump’s political clout has taken another serious hit, as Republicans opposed to Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s Speakership bid ignore his pleas to back the California Republican.  It’s just the latest sign that Trump’s once-iron grip on his party is weakening, a reality that raises questions about his…

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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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#Stabenow to retire, creating GOP pickup opportunity in Michigan 

#Stabenow to retire, creating GOP pickup opportunity in Michigan 

Stabenow to retire, creating GOP pickup opportunity in Michigan  Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), the chairwoman of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee and a close ally of Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), announced Thursday she is not running for re-election in 2024.  The announcement is a blow to Democrats’ hopes of keeping their Senate…

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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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