Author: Marianna Sotomayor

Washington Post – Politics:

The party finds itself at a crossroads over how best to do battle with Trump and congressional Republicans.

Washington Post – Politics:

While the immediate threat to oust Johnson is over, many House Republicans don’t believe Marjorie Taylor Greene and other agitators are ready to cooperate.

Washington Post – Politics:

In a House with a single-vote GOP majority, many argue that Democrats are no longer just the majority-in-waiting — but that they have already arrived. Lawmakers of both parties, including Republicans with a distinct bitterness, say that Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries doesn’t just sit atop his party but also the entire House.

Washington Post – Politics:

Her chances of success, however, are in doubt because House Democratic leadership pledged Tuesday to rescue Johnson from such a “motion to vacate” by attempting to kill it before it can gain any traction.

Washington Post – Politics:

Democrats’ decision to back Johnson at a key moment is crucial to Johnson’s survival. In a House with just a two-vote majority, Republican infighting and simmering anger at the speaker from the right could mean that a movement to eject Johnson grows within GOP ranks.

Washington Post – Politics:

House hard-liners seek ideological purity even though they’re part of divided government. They’re losing key policy fights as a result.

Washington Post – Politics:

The Senate now faces an April 19 deadline to pass a reauthorization of the surveillance mechanism used by government agencies.

Washington Post – Politics:

Nineteen far-right members opposed a procedural hurdle known as a rule Wednesday, preventing FISA and three other proposals from being debated and ultimately voted on this week.

Washington Post – Politics:

The next two weeks are the most critical of Johnson’s nearly six-month tenure atop a very wobbly House in a majority that continues to narrow. Ukraine and border security are among the chief thorns in the speaker’s side.