Author: Marianna Sotomayor

Washington Post – Politics:

For the first time this week, McCarthy’s allies sounded optimistic that they had enough support within the Republican Party to elect him speaker.

Washington Post – Politics:

The House has moved into double-digit votes, but there was renewed optimism Thursday night

Washington Post – Politics:

In a stunning reversal, Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has made fresh concessions to a group of 20 lawmakers in hopes of ending their blockade of his speakership ahead of votes Thursday.

Washington Post – Politics:

The House will come back into session Wednesday after McCarthy’s bid was thwarted on three ballots on the first day of the new Congress.

Washington Post – Politics:

Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and his allies have spent the last 72 hours working the phones, trying to salvage his career goal of becoming speaker of the House.

Washington Post – Politics:

The Democratic-led panel released the financial documents for six years, capping a protracted legal and political battle that could have been prevented had former president Donald Trump followed presidential precedent and released his returns voluntarily.

Washington Post – Politics:

The disagreements will take on greater significance starting early next year when the GOP assumes control of the House with a narrow majority.

Washington Post – Politics:

Clashes over government spending and party leadership underscored looming challenges in the GOP as it prepares to take control of the House in January.

Washington Post – Politics:

House GOP leaders hoped a red wave would weaken the sway of the most fringe voices. Now the opposite has happened, emboldening both conservatives and moderates.