Washington Post – Politics:
How Garret Graves became Republicans’ debt ceiling negotiation frontman
Author: Marianna Sotomayor
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House GOP set to approve a border security proposal as Title 42 ends
Washington Post – Politics:
The legislation, which will not become law, has been on the brink of failure several times this year.
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House Republicans to vote on barring trans athletes from women’s sports
Washington Post – Politics:
The two-page bill proposed by a Florida congressman is just one of scores being introduced at the state and local level that target LGBTQ rights.
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House Republicans may not have the votes to pass border security bill
Washington Post – Politics:
While the dynamics remain fluid as negotiations continue, there are enough votes to kill the legislation in its current form if it comes to the House floor.
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House GOP puts on united front as conflict brews behind the scenes
Washington Post – Politics:
After 100 days in control, House Republicans have not reached consensus on how they will handle a vote on raising the debt ceiling
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Taiwan’s president met with U.S. lawmakers as China warned about McCarthy session
Washington Post – Politics:
Several lawmakers confirmed they met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen last week. Tsai is scheduled to meet with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Wednesday.
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After Trump indictment, Republicans focus ire on Manhattan DA Bragg
Washington Post – Politics:
House Republicans spent Friday doubling down on the attacks they have lobbed for weeks against Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg.
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In Congress, little urgency to address gun violence with legislation
Washington Post – Politics:
“I would say we’ve gone about as far as we can go,” said Sen. John Cornyn (R-Tex.), a key negotiator of a bipartisan gun control package that passed last year.
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The fight over parental rights in schools comes to the House floor
Washington Post – Politics:
The “Parents Bill of Rights” Act serves as a message for Republicans, who believe voters agree with their position that parents don’t have enough input in schools.