Opinion: House Speaker Mike Johnson reveals depth of Republican transactionalism
Political leaders are meant to represent all people, not just those who voted for them or who wear a MAGA hat.
Democrats pile on criticism of Chuck Schumer, with some calling for him to step aside
Chuck Schumer continues to face backlash from some members of his party after he voted in favor of a spending bill that ...
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Flurry of ‘barge bills,’ others head to Governor’s desk as House works deep into the night
This story mentions suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988.  By Liam Niemeyer, McKenna Horsley and Sarah ...
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Opinion: House Speaker Mike Johnson reveals depth of Republican transactionalism
When former House Speaker Tip O’Neill astutely said “All ... We will put you in charge in exchange for lower prices, lower interest rates, and more secure borders. The debt on that transaction ...
Government shutdown likely after Schumer says Senate Dems will block GOP funding bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned that Republicans lack the votes in the upper chamber to pass their plan to avert ...
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Legislative leaders say long-term property tax system overhaul should begin this session
Republican legislative leaders said there’s enough time this session to begin a long-term overhaul of the state’s property ...
Chuck Schumer caves, won’t vote to block GOP plan to avert government shutdown in dramatic U-turn
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) took up consideration of a measure in 2022 to shift to a watered-down “talking ...
U.S government heading for a shutdown beginning at 11:59 p.m. on Friday; here's what you need to know and how it will affect Americans
Senate Democrats are unlikely to support the House Republican-approved government funding bill, risking a potential shutdown ...
All 6 of Maine’s federal judges recuse themselves from Rep. Laurel Libby’s lawsuit against House speaker
Libby’s lawsuit against Democratic Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau and House clerk Robert Hunt has now been assigned to U.S ...
Republicans in Florida's Capitol restart push to lower the gun-buying age to 18
Gun rights advocates have fought to overturn a Florida law banning gun purchases by people under 21 ever since the day the ...
Rep. Raúl Grijalva dies at 77
Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), a more than two-decade veteran of the House who rose to high levels of power in the Democratic Caucus, died on Thursday. He was 77. A fixture of progressive politics ...
Is Mike Johnson a More Impressive Speaker Than Nancy Pelosi?
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, is successfully navigating his historically slim House majority—a feat ...