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Democrats’ New House Leader Has Record of Defending Human Rights Violations
Hakeem Jeffries’s support for the Israeli right wing is a blow to the party’s progressive base.
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Far Right Extremists Flex Political Muscle Ahead of January 6 Anniversary
The House GOP’s failure to choose a speaker shows the power wielded by extremists at the national and local level.
Kevin McCarthy Has Won His Own Race to the Bottom
The Republicans are putting on a truly powerful show in political dysfunction.
Cuba Says Biden Applies Blockade Even More Aggressively Than His Predecessors
Biden has maintained many of Trump’s sanctions against Cuba. He must fulfill his promise to reverse Trump’s actions.
Biden Calls GOP’s Inability to Select Speaker of the House “Embarrassing”
The selection of a speaker is "not my problem," Biden said, adding that the "world is watching" to see what happens.
Ocasio-Cortez Says Democrats Can Take Advantage of GOP’s “Chaos” to Gain Power
Ocasio-Cortez said that McCarthy could offer Democrats committee leadership as a pathway to becoming speaker.
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As Speaker Deal Is Considered, Matt Gaetz Indicates He May Never Back McCarthy
GOP House leader Kevin McCarthy has been unable to secure the speakership in 11 votes so far.
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As Speaker Deal Is Considered, Matt Gaetz Indicates He May Never Back McCarthy
GOP House leader Kevin McCarthy has been unable to secure the speakership in 11 votes so far.
Donald Trump Gets 1 Vote for Speaker as McCarthy Loses for 7th and 8th Time
Though Trump doesn’t want the job and there’s no chance of him winning, Gaetz voted for him anyway.
Ocasio-Cortez Says Democrats Can Take Advantage of GOP’s “Chaos” to Gain Power
Ocasio-Cortez said that McCarthy could offer Democrats committee leadership as a pathway to becoming speaker.
Amid House Chaos, Watchdogs Urge GOP to Abandon Plans to Gut Ethics Commission
The House GOP majority is poised to dismantle the Office of Congressional Ethics after it settles on a far right leader.