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Texas Democrats exit state to block redistricting vote
Speed Read More than 51 legislators fled the state in protest of the GOP's plan to redraw congressional districts
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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July 24 editorial cartoons
Cartoons Thursday's political cartoons include an abrupt summer recess, the return of Hillary's emails, and an ominous climate announcement
By The Week US Published
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Gavin Newsom mulls California redistricting to counter Texas gerrymandering
TALKING POINTS A controversial plan has become a major flashpoint among Democrats struggling for traction in the Trump era
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Can Texas redistricting save the US House for the GOP?
Today's Big Question Trump pushes a 'ruthless' new plan, but it could backfire
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Will Republicans tax the rich?
Today's Big Question Trump is waffling on the possibility of taxing wealthy earners
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Rep. Sylvester Turner dies, weeks after joining House
Speed Read The former Houston mayor and longtime state legislator left behind a final message for Trump: 'Don't mess with Medicaid'
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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House passes framework for big tax and spending cuts
Speed Read Democrats opposed the GOP's plan for $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and $2 trillion in spending cuts, citing the impacts it will have on social programs
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Can Republicans navigate their narrow House majority?
In the Spotlight This isn't the first time that a party has had no margin for error
By David Faris Published
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Can Elon Musk really lead the House?
The Explainer The Constitution is silent about whether non-members of Congress can be elected House speaker
By David Faris Published
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How does the House Ethics Committee work?
In the Spotlight And what does that mean for Matt Gaetz?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Congress reaches spending deal to avert shutdown
Speed Read The bill would fund the government through March 14, 2025
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The winners and losers in Gaetz's rise and fall
The Explainer The implosion of Donald Trump's first pick to run the Department of Justice was part fluke, part feature and part forecast of the president-elect's incoming administration
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Boebert wins, Bowman loses in high-profile primaries
Speed Read Far-right media star Rep. Lauren Boebert won a crowded open primary in Colorado
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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'Voters clearly care about things other than abortion'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
Instant Opinion