#McCarthy faces GOP skepticism on debt talks, defense spending 

#McCarthy faces GOP skepticism on debt talks, defense spending 

Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) says his proposal to cap discretionary spending won’t hurt defense programs, but fellow Republican lawmakers are skeptical of that claim and warn the Pentagon may see its budget effectively frozen while the nation faces growing national security threats from Russia and China.   While Republican lawmakers have voiced general support for…

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#DeSantis sees both endorsed candidates lose

#DeSantis sees both endorsed candidates lose

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) saw both of his endorsed candidates lose their races on Tuesday, as the Florida governor is rumored to be readying for a possible presidential bid. DeSantis stepped into the Kentucky GOP’s gubernatorial primary to back former U.N. ambassador Kelly Craft  — endorsing Craft just a day before the election in…

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