Author: Paul Kane

Washington Post – Politics:

Ten years after Ryan’s ascension, there’s little of the former speaker’s traditional conservatism remaining in today’s House Republican caucus.

Washington Post – Politics:

Republicans could gain up to 10 seats through state legislatures drawing new House lines, but it might not be enough to save their majority.

Washington Post – Politics:

Speaker Mike Johnson’s initial strategy to jam the Senate has not worked, but he refuses to change tactics.

Washington Post – Politics:

Some GOP lawmakers embrace the move away from an “America First” vision, while others remain skeptical of the president’s shift to a more aggressive foreign policy.

Washington Post – Politics:

Veterans of shutdowns of the past 30 years say there’s little passion, among lawmakers and constituents, over this shutdown.

Washington Post – Politics:

Democratic Rep. Grijalva won her special election more than two weeks ago, but House Republicans refuse to swear her into office.

Washington Post – Politics:

Rather than sticking to an easy strategy, Republicans are threatening a risky strategy of mass firings of federal workers because of the government shutdown.

Washington Post – Politics:

The Senate has few incumbents in swing states, lowering the pressure to create a deal to reopen the federal government.

Washington Post – Politics:

As Washington stumbles toward another government shutdown, some veterans of previous battles caution against reading too much into the political tea leaves.