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Biden's To-Do List For Congress Shrinks
By Brian Bennett and Nik Popli
Trump World Urges House GOP Against Emmer
By Eric Cortellessa
The House Tried to Oust a Speaker Once Before McCarthy. Here’s What Happened
By Olivia B. Waxman
Matt Gaetz Didn't Think This Through
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McCarthy Was Ousted as House Speaker. What Happens Next?
House lawmakers now find themselves in uncharted territory.
By Nik Popli
October 3, 2023
Why Democrats Didn't Save McCarthy
Several Democrats said the House Speaker brought this outcome on himself.
By Mini Racker
October 3, 2023
Kevin McCarthy Ousted from House Speakership
In a dramatic vote led by Rep. Matt Gaetz, Kevin McCarthy lost his position as House Speaker, plunging the GOP into chaos.
By Nik Popli
October 3, 2023
Everyone Hates Matt Gaetz. He Loves It
Most members of Congress, including many in the far-right Freedom Caucus, have had it with Gaetz.
By Philip Elliott
October 3, 2023
What to Know About Laphonza Butler
She would be California’s first openly LGBTQ U.S. Senator and the first Black lesbian to openly serve Congress.
By Sanya Mansoor
October 2, 2023
Congress Avoiding a Government Shutdown Was Only the Beginning
As the search for a new House Speaker continues, so do the concerns over the Ukraine aid.
By Solcyré Burga and Mallory Moench
October 1, 2023
Gaetz Seeks to Oust McCarthy as House Speaker
Matt Gaetz said he will try to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a fellow Republican, from his leadership position.
By KEVIN FREKING / AP
October 1, 2023
Ukraine Aid Is Axed From Government Funding Bill
Congressional supporters of Ukraine say they won't give up after a bill to keep the federal government open axed aid to the war-torn nation.
By KEVIN FREKING / AP
October 1, 2023
How Congress Narrowly Avoided a Shutdown
The bipartisan deal extended federal funding until Nov. 17 and allocated billions for disaster relief, but no funds for Ukraine.
By Nik Popli
September 30, 2023
Dianne Feinstein: Lioness of the Senate
From gun safety to government transparency and LGBTQ rights, her policy impact was vast, and often overlooked.
By Philip Elliott
September 29, 2023
What Happens to Feinstein’s Senate Seat
A temporary replacement is likely to end up in her seat until voters can elect someone to a full term next November.
By Mini Racker
September 29, 2023
Kevin McCarthy's Shutdown Dilemma
He can either shut down the government and possibly save his standing with the GOP hardliners threatening to oust him, or work with Democrats to pass a short-term spending bill and avert a government shutdown—potentially at the expense of his own speakership.
By Nik Popli
September 26, 2023
Voters May Not Punish GOP Over Shutdown
The legend in Washington is that the 2013 shutdown led Virginia Democrats to a blowout win. Is it true?
By Philip Elliott
September 26, 2023
Border Towns Are Worried About a Government Shutdown
“The shutdown would really, really devastate everything."
By Nik Popli and Sanya Mansoor
September 25, 2023
Menendez Defiant Against Calls to Quit
“He has a right to due process and a fair trial,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said of Menendez.
By Mini Racker
September 25, 2023
How a Government Shutdown Could Affect You
It isn’t just federal workers who will feel the effects of a shutdown.
By Nik Popli
September 25, 2023
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