A quiet fight over the rules highlights the depth of G.O.P. divisions. It could set the stage for a bruising election to choose a successor to the party’s ousted speaker.
Tag: Appointments and Executive Changes
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Scalise and Jordan Seek House Speaker Backing as Trump Hangs Over Race
The two lawmakers sought support from members of their fractured party as the former president threatened to get involved in a potentially fierce struggle over who will lead the House.
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Biden Watches House Republicans’ Dysfunction From a Distance
President Biden has chosen not to weigh in forcefully on the Republican meltdown in the House, instead trying to contrast his own achievements with the chaos of his rivals.
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What to Know About Laphonza Butler, Newsom’s Appointee to the Senate
Ms. Butler, 44, was chosen on Sunday to fill the vacancy created by the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein.
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Newsom to Name Emily’s List President as Feinstein Successor
Gov. Gavin Newsom will name Laphonza Butler to fill the vacancy left by the death of Dianne Feinstein.