Several lawmakers were discussing granting Patrick McHenry, a North Carolina Republican acting as temporary speaker, the power to run the House until a permanent speaker is chosen.
Tag: United States Politics and Government
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Republicans Fear Jordan Speaker Bid Could Cost Them House Majority
Nearly 200 G.O.P. lawmakers have supported Representative Jim Jordan, the hard-right Ohio lawmaker, in the speaker fight. Some Republicans say that may doom the party in coming elections.
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The Jim Jordan Seen in Congress Is the One Constituents Know in Ohio
The hard-right Republican has had a long career as an uncompromising figure in Ohio politics.
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Biden Tells Israel that Gaza Hospital Blast Appears to Be ‘Done By the Other Team’
President Biden paired his support for Israel with a gentle warning not to let overwhelming grief or anger drive the country to go too far.
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Man Who Spread Misinformation on Trump’s Behalf Sentenced to 7 Months
The man, Douglass Mackey, spread internet memes meant to fool people into not voting for Hillary Clinton in 2016.