The G.O.P. speaker, whose style is to placate his detractors, does not have the Republican votes to keep the government open. He may call the vote anyway.
Tag: House of Representatives
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First Impeachment Hearing Yields No New Information on Biden
In a chaotic session, Republicans accused the president of crime and corruption, but even their witnesses said the case for impeachment hadn’t been made.
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As McCarthy Seeks to Shift Shutdown Blame, Border Takes Center Stage
The Republican speaker is working to turn the shutdown fight into a border security battle. Some lawmakers in both parties say they are open to including immigration provisions in an eventual deal.
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With Shutdown Looming, Biden Points to Republican Infighting
The president and his team insist they do not want the government to shut down. But they are also confident that Republicans will receive the blame if it does.
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Small-Business Owners in D.C. Area Fear Federal Shutdown
Once again, the florists, bars, gyms, cafes, dry cleaners and other small businesses that serve federal employees in the District of Columbia and its suburbs are bracing for an economic blow.