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ANNIE KARNI
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With Majority in Sight, Republicans Hush Talk of Impeaching Biden
Party leaders have begun to equivocate about whether they would seek to impeach President Biden if they won a House majority, but pressure is building…
Far-Right Republicans Face Tough Races in Swing Districts, Testing McCarthy
The top House Republican spent freely to try to block extreme candidates who could imperil the party’s chances of winning the majority or challenge his…
For Pelosi and McCarthy, a Toxic Relationship Worsens as Elections Approach
The hostility between the speaker and the man in line to succeed her should Republicans win control of the House has only intensified as the…
Democrats Delay Senate Vote to Protect Gay Marriage as GOP Balks
The chief negotiators were short of the 10 Republican votes that would be needed to win passage, but hoped to draw more support after the…
Graham Proposes 15-Week Abortion Ban, Seeking to Unite Republicans
The South Carolina senator’s bill was an effort to unite his party behind a position before midterm elections, in which abortion rights are expected to…
In New Hampshire, a MAGA Rivalry Is Splitting House Republicans
Two young conservatives are battling for the mantle of Trumpism in a congressional primary in a competitive district in New Hampshire that could help decide…
With Midterms Looming, McConnell’s Woes Pile Up
The minority leader who takes pride in his status as the “grim reaper” of his rivals’ agenda has allowed Democrats to claim policy victories as…
Rick Scott Lashes Out at Mitch McConnell in Sign of Dimming Republican Hopes for Senate
Senator Rick Scott appeared to escalate a quarrel with Senator Mitch McConnell, indicating eroding confidence in the party about reclaiming a majority.
Pitching G.O.P. on Gay Marriage Bill, Tammy Baldwin Leaves Nothing to Chance
The second-term Democrat was the first openly gay woman elected to Congress. Now she is leading the effort to rally Republican support for legislation that…