Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s slog to his post ended with a remarkably public show of intraparty strife that played out in a history-making overnight session.
Tag: House Freedom Caucus
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From Gingrich to McCarthy, the Roots of Governance by Chaos
Mr. Gingrich began the zero-sum politics that mutated into the Tea Party to Trump M.A.G.A. Republicans to the raucous five-day stretch in the House that ended early Saturday.
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Far-Right Critics Vex McCarthy in His Bakersfield District, Too
The Republican divisions posing problems for Representative Kevin McCarthy have been playing out not only on the House floor but also in his hometown, a red area of blue California.
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What the Far-Right Republicans Want: To Remake Congress and the Government
At the heart of the speakership battle is a right-wing push for more influence.
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The Libertarian Party Became Too Extreme for Me, So I Changed My Political Allegiance
Jane Coaston asks former Representative Justin Amash how she can believe in the Libertarian Party again.