Washington Post – Politics:
Lawmakers believe Tuesday’s elections will encourage senators in both parties to find a way to reopen the government.
Author: Theodoric Meyer
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Tucker Carlson’s interview with white nationalist triggers GOP backlash
Washington Post – Politics:
The appearance of far-right activist Nick Fuentes reopened a debate in the Republican Party over how forcefully to condemn antisemitism.
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Congress is running out of time to meet a crucial health care deadline
Washington Post – Politics:
Lawmakers express little hope for the extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies before open enrollment begins.
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John Thune’s shutdown strategy: Wait for the Democrats to fold
Washington Post – Politics:
Thune hopes Democrats will soon, under pressure, vote to reopen the government: “It’s up to them.”
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Trump’s U.S. attorney pick could put him on collision course with Senate
Washington Post – Politics:
It’s unclear whether Virginia’s Democratic senators will support Lindsay Halligan if her nomination as U.S. attorney comes before the Senate.
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Republicans invoke ‘nuclear option’ in push to change Senate rules
Washington Post – Politics:
The rules change will allow the Senate to confirm multiple people at once, helping to clear a backlog of nearly 150 Trump nominees awaiting floor votes.
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New China committee report raises questions about California lab
Washington Post – Politics:
The report’s release coincides with President Biden’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in San Francisco on Wednesday.
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The surprising group of Republicans preventing Jim Jordan from becoming House speaker
Washington Post – Politics:
There’s little that unites the 22 House Republicans who voted against Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) for House speaker on Wednesday.
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Will House Speaker Kevin McCarthy lose his job? Here are the scenarios.
Washington Post – Politics:
A guide to five ways the process to oust McCarthy could play out