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What Did McCarthy Promise GOP Extremists in Backroom Deals?
Reports indicate that the new speaker expressed willingness to leverage the debt ceiling to pursue spending cuts.
Far Right GOP Now Champions Jail Reforms — But Only for January Sixers
The GOP has a history of promoting policies that disregard human rights and create inhumane prison and jail conditions.
McCarthy Finally Elected Speaker in 15th Vote After Bowing to Far Right Fringe
The final vote followed a dramatic 14th ballot vote in which tensions soared on the floor of the House chamber.
2 Years After Jan. 6, Part of Congress Has Been Shut Down Again by the Far Right
The people holding Congress hostage now are the same ones who helped foment the insurrection, says author Andy Campbell.
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.
Is This Just the Beginning of Far Right Attempt to Make Congress Dysfunctional?
GOP doesn’t want a functioning federal government that can pass legislation and support working people, Greg Casar says.
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.
Conservatives Spread Anti-Vaccine Lies Immediately After Damar Hamlin Collapsed
The right flooded social media with debunked claims after the football player went into cardiac arrest on the field.
Palestinians Condemn Far Right Israeli Minister’s Visit to Islamic Holy Site
Israeli forces have repeatedly launched attacks on Palestinian worshippers at the mosque compound in recent years.