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Democrats Debate Strategy Over New GOP Panel

House Democratic leaders appear at odds over whether to seat their members to the controversial subcommittee, or steer clear of it.

George Santos Is Why So Many Hate Government

Santos is a personification of the adage that all politicians lie. His saving grace may be a weak House Speaker who needs every vote he can get

McCarthy Finally House Speaker on 15th Try

The California Republican won on the 15th round of voting, following an intense scene on the House floor involving Rep. Matt Gaetz.

US Adversaries Love the House Speaker Fight

The propaganda arms of China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, and Venezuela are all highlighting Kevin McCarthy's chaotic bid for House Speaker.

These Are the Republicans Who Didn’t Vote for Kevin McCarthy

Stalemate persisted through four days of voting as the newly-elected GOP majority remained fractured over its leadership.

Third Day of Voting Ends in Failure Again for Kevin McCarthy

With McCarthy's supporters and foes locked in stalemate, the House can not formally open for the new session of Congress.

McCarthy’s Concessions Could Have Big Impact

The concessions could create the conditions for perpetual dysfunction if they are ultimately adopted by the GOP-run House.

The McCarthy Holdouts Are Trolling Democracy

It might be time for Washington to stop treating this like any other negotiation.

House Ends Second Day in Gridlock

Backers of Kevin McCarthy remained adamant that they would not acquiesce to the demands of about 20 far-right colleagues.

Why Lobbyists Bet Big on McCarthy for Speaker

In the eyes of K Street until recently, McCarthy was supposed to have been their guy

Biden Touts Bipartisanship Amid House Chaos

The camaraderie between Biden and the Senate's top Republican in Kentucky provided a striking contrast to the House's bitter fight over electing a Speaker

Why Kevin McCarthy Is So Bad at This

The holdouts blocking McCarthy's path to Speaker don't seem ready to bend, unlike McCarthy, who has proven to be entirely pliable.

McCarthy Proposes Gutting Ethics Watchdog

The GOP leader proposed hamstringing the Office of Congressional Ethics as it faces calls to investigate lawmakers involved in the Jan. 6 attack

Trump’s Disastrous Campaign Launch

A drumbeat of bad news and bad decisions is reducing Trump’s standing within the GOP.

Proxy Voting Was a Game Changer in Congress

The practice afforded some lawmakers an unprecedented level of work-life balance. House Republicans plan to ditch it once they take control.

Biden: US Backs Ukraine 'As Long As it Takes'

Biden made the comments during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's historic visit to the White House.

J6 Report: Meadows Shaped Testimony of Others

The committee suspects Trump aides falsely claimed under oath to not recall facts, and that Mark Meadows' book influenced their answers.

Why the Culture War Is Turning Back to COVID

Elon Musk said “My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci.” Ron DeSantis is targeting COVID vaccine makers. Pandemic politics are making a comeback.

McCarthy Drama Might Help Avoid a Shutdown

As Kevin McCarthy struggles to seal enough votes for House Speaker, lawmakers may want to give him less to worry about in the new year.

What We Know About Bankman-Fried’s Political Donations

SBF publicly donated mostly to Democrats, but claims he secretly gave just as much to the GOP.

Why the Government Funding Fight Drags On

Negotiations could go as late as the week after Christmas as Democrats and Republicans remain $26 billion apart on funding the government

Republicans Move to Embrace Mail Voting After Midterm Losses

Among many of the Republican Party elite, an idea is gaining traction: the GOP war on voting by mail was a strategic blunder.

Warnock Defeats Walker in Georgia Runoff

Warnock's victory over Walker expands Democrats’ Senate majority, and could help the party hold the Senate in two years when they face a tough election map.

5 Things to Watch in Georgia’s Runoff

As we wait for the results in the race between Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker, here's what to watch coming out of Georgia.

Vying for Georgia's 'Exhausted' Voters

Runoffs can be unpredictable but Republicans concede that Herschel Walker's string of scandals have hurt him among moderates and independents

Kari Lake Preparing to File Election Lawsuit

Lake intends to ask the Maricopa County Superior Court to nullify the county's election and hold it over again, sources tell TIME.

Why Lummis Voted to Protect Same-Sex Marriage

The Wyoming Republican framed her position as tolerating LGBT individuals’ rights, not necessarily a desire to protect them.

GOP Skepticism of Trump Has Never Been Higher

Polls show GOP support of Trump softening, as his 2016 win appears less durable. Dining with white supremacists doesn't help.

Will MAGA Fringe Run Trump's 2024 Campaign?

A meeting with Kanye West and Nick Fuentes has amplified concerns that Trump will eventually ditch the seasoned pros managing his 2024 bid.

The NeverKevins May Block McCarthy as Speaker

With Republicans poised to control the House with a very narrow majority, Kevin McCarthy needs nearly every GOP vote. He may not get them.

How DeSantis Turned Florida Red

Florida insiders say the state’s rightward shift is tied to the pandemic, which led to an influx of new voters drawn by DeSantis’ policies.

Trump Makes Clear He Has No Idea Why He Lost

Judging from his rhetoric and tone, he’s going to run the same campaign as before, with the same half-baked promises.

Trump Enters the Arena for Another Fight

The former President says he wants to Make America Great Again, again.

Pence Targets a Party Exhausted by Trump

"So Help Me God" is both the most credible defense of Trump's presidency and a subtly subversive effort to chip away at his base.

Watch: The Surge of Political Violence in the U.S.

Trump Control Over GOP a Hostage Situation

He's officially launched his 2024 bid, while being increasingly viewed as a liability within his party.