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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
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'Will Republicans vote for Donald Trump even if he's found guilty?'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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'The House GOP is begging to lose their majority'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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'The House under GOP rule has become a hostile workplace'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Why are Republicans leaving Congress?
Today's Big Question GOP dysfunction puts the House majority at risk
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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'Tuesday's chaos had Trump's fingerprints all over it'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Republicans can't quit holding their House speaker hostage
Talking Points Rep. Mike Johnson starts the new year with a familiar lesson from his party's rightmost wing.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
Talking Points