House of Representatives
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Rep. George Santos hit with new criminal charges, including bilking donors through credit card fraud
Speed Read The embattled New York Republican allegedly charged one unwitting donor more than $44,000
By Peter Weber Published
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Is Trump's Jim Jordan endorsement about the speakership or himself?
Today's Big Question By backing his longtime congressional ally, the former President keeps an eye out for number one.
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Is Rep. Patrick McHenry a major player or a transitionary flash in the pan?
Today's Big Question With nebulous authority over a fractured Republican caucus, the newly installed speaker pro tempore has his work cut out for him.
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Will Matt Gaetz's push to oust Kevin McCarthy backfire on him?
Talking Point Some Republicans are calling for the Florida Republican to be expelled from the House
By Justin Klawans Published
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Where do Republicans go from here?
Today's Big Question The acrimonious removal of Kevin McCarthy is a sign of choppy waters ahead for the GOP
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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How Kevin McCarthy 'dug his own grave' in his failed bid to remain House speaker
The Explainer McCarthy's speakership did not have to collapse in such a dramatic fashion
By Peter Weber Published
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Kevin McCarthy says he won't run for House speaker again after historic ouster
Speed Read McCarthy became the first speaker ever removed by his House colleagues, and he leaves no obvious successor
By Peter Weber Published
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What is Rep. Matt Gaetz's endgame?
Today's Big Question The MAGA congressman loves to sow chaos, but there might be more to his latest moves than just disruption.
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Why is the government on the brink of a shutdown?
Today's Big Question GOP infighting is bringing the country to a standstill, but even Republicans aren't entirely sure why
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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House GOP's 1st Biden impeachment hearing was 'an unmitigated disaster'
Speed Read House Republicans kicked off their effort to impeach President Biden, and there is general agreement it did not go well
By Peter Weber Published
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Will Democrats save Kevin McCarthy's speakership?
Today's Big Question On the eve of a likely government shutdown, the speaker is left with no good choices
By Joel Mathis Published
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Why House Republicans might shut down the government
Why Republicans might shut down the government
By Joel Mathis Published
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Was Devon Archer's testimony a Republican silver bullet or just fool's gold?
Today's Big Question Republicans touted the former Hunter Biden associate's congressional appearance — did he have the goods?
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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The Kevin McCarthy dilemma: to expunge or not to expunge
Under the Radar The perpetually embattled speaker keeps making his bed, only to re-discover he has to sleep in it too
By Rafi Schwartz Published
Under the Radar