Deirdre Walsh
Stories
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Politics
Congress enjoys a rare bipartisan moment as lawmakers address China
There's an area that shows growing bipartisan interest in Congress — tackling what many see as the looming economic and national security threats the government of China poses toward the U.S.
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Senators downplay threats from unidentified objects, but call for more information
Many Democrats defended the Biden administration's cautious approach. But lawmakers of both parties urged the president to address the nation.
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Jim Jordan moves from leadership nemesis to key player in GOP agenda
During his early years in the House, Rep. Jordan pressured Republican leaders to move to the right. Now as Judiciary chairman, he is a key architect in Speaker McCarthy's oversight agenda this year.
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The politics and economics of a potentially costly showdown over the debt ceiling
With the potential of a default looming, Washington looks for answers on how to solve the debt ceiling impasse.
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Before the House can vote on bills, it must OK rules for how the chamber operates
Now that the House has finally selected a speaker, Republicans are ready to push their agenda. Among their top priorities are cuts to IRS funding.
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Day 4 of the House trying to to elect a speaker: The dynamic has shifted
For the fourth day in a row the House of Representatives tried to elect a speaker. Kevin McCarthy picked up support from some of the group of 20 Republicans who had been voting against him.
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California Republican Kevin McCarthy again fails to get the votes to become speaker
For a second day the House of Representatives is in suspended animation as it can't start a new session until a speaker is elected. California Republican Kevin McCarthy has failed to get the votes.
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The vote for House speaker will extend to a 2nd day — as will McCarthy's fight to win
California GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy is in a fight to secure the needed votes to become speaker of the House.
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McCarthy scrambles for votes to be elected speaker of the House
Republicans take control of the House on Tuesday. The first vote is to elect a new House speaker but Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., still doesn't have the majority of needed to win the gavel.
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Congress races to finish up some big-ticket items during its lame duck session
Congress has a lot on its plate before the Republicans take over the House in January. Democrats hope to pass a spending bill, and the Jan. 6 committee will issue its final report.