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How Seriously Should We Take Trump 2024?
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The Fight to Lead the Republican Party
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Democrats Debate Strategy Over New GOP Panel
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The McCarthy Holdouts Are Trolling Democracy
It might be time for Washington to stop treating this like any other negotiation.
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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.
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Why Lobbyists Bet Big on McCarthy for Speaker
In the eyes of K Street until recently, McCarthy was supposed to have been their guy
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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
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