Congress · 118th Congress
McCarthy concessions raise stakes on budget, debt limit
The House Republican deal lays a foundation for the spending cuts that some want, but also a challenge to keep the government functioning.
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Congress · 118th Congress
Rep. Arrington gets Steering Committee nod for House Budget gavel
Texas GOP Rep. Jodey C. Arrington is poised to become the next House Budget chair, after the Republican Steering Committee recommended him.
Congress · 118th Congress
House adopts rules package for the 118th Congress
The House adopted its rules package for the 118th Congress, allowing a single member to force a vote on ousting the speaker.
Campaigns · 118th Congress
McCarthy wins speaker election, finally
Kevin McCarthy officially secured the speaker’s gavel, elected on the 15th ballot with 216 votes, after four days of unsuccessful House votes.
Congress · 118th Congress
Some Democrats criticize Biden outreach on border policy change
Some Democratic lawmakers say the Biden administration did not sufficiently consult them before announcing a major border initiative Thursday.
Congress · 118th Congress
House Republicans want to wipe out staff unions, but it’s not that simple
Union leaders say they are “invigorated.” And experts say the “mess” around Kevin McCarthy’s speaker bid buys them some time to figure it out.
Congress · 118th Congress
Expecting win, McCarthy comes up short again in late-night vote
Republican Kevin McCarthy continued to be stymied in his bid to become House speaker by opponents in his own party.
Congress · 118th Congress
McCarthy buys time as he tries to lock down speaker votes
Kevin McCarthy was three votes shy of securing the speaker’s gavel on Friday afternoon after flipping 14 of 20 Republicans.
Congress · 118th Congress
McCarthy, holdouts discussing possible deal for speaker’s gavel
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy provided a written offer Thursday to his GOP opponents on rules changes and other demands.
Congress · 118th Congress
Another day, similar result: Adjournment with no speaker
GOP leader Kevin McCarthy again didn't reach the magic number to be elected speaker on Thursday, as holdouts continued seeking rules changes.
Congress · 118th Congress
Appropriators puzzled by Air Force cuts to ‘critical’ programs
Appropriators want the Air Force to explain why the service is not buying aircraft it recently deemed critical.
Congress · 118th Congress
Late-night talks yield no breakthrough in speaker battle
A few of Kevin McCarthy's opponents say they’ll never vote for him, while others have continued negotiating with the California Republican.
Campaigns · 118th Congress
Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow not running for reelection
Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow will not seek reelection in 2024 in Michigan, a presidential battleground state.
Congress · 118th Congress
House resumes speaker votes with new alternative, similar result
Opposition to Kevin McCarthy’s speaker bid did not shift through three House ballots on Wednesday, the chamber's second day of voting.
Congress · 118th Congress
Day Two of speaker drama begins with no end in sight
The second day of the 118th Congress began with no signs that California Republican Kevin McCarthy has moved any his GOP opponents.
Congress · 118th Congress
Amid House GOP tussle, Biden and McConnell make nice
As House Republicans fought among themselves, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnel and President Joe Biden put on a bipartisan show.
Congress · 118th Congress
Advocacy groups denounce GOP proposals to ‘gut’ ethics office
A GOP-proposed House rules package would oust Democrats from the bipartisan ethics office and make hiring more difficult.
Congress · 118th Congress
McCarthy opponents unmoved as speaker election drags on
A bloc of Republican opponents Tuesday kept Kevin McCarthy from becoming speaker on three ballots. The House adjourned until noon Wednesday.
Congress · 118th Congress
Senate convenes with pomp and circumstance, and no drama
Republican Mitch McConnell and Democrats Patty Murray and Charles E. Schumer crossed milestones in the Senate.
Congress · 118th Congress
Opponents deny McCarthy speaker’s gavel on first vote
Opposition from fellow Republicans denied Kevin McCarthy the role of House speaker on the first roll call vote in the 118th Congress.