#The 14 Republicans who switched their votes to McCarthy

#The 14 Republicans who switched their votes to McCarthy

The 14 Republicans who switched their votes to McCarthy UPDATE: This story was updated at 3:24 p.m. to clarify Rep.-elect Eli Crane as a “no” vote on electing Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker. It was earlier updated to reflect Rep. Andy Harris’s (R-Md.) vote for McCarthy on the 13th ballot. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) made…

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#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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#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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#Five factors that could determine the 2024 GOP nominee

#Five factors that could determine the 2024 GOP nominee

Five factors that could determine the 2024 GOP nominee The 2024 presidential primaries are still more than a year away, but the race to become the Republican nominee is quickly becoming a volatile affair.  So far, only former President Trump has launched a campaign for the nomination, but most Republicans expect that to change soon. Even though…

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