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McCarthy Elbows in the Back GOP Lawmaker Who Voted to Oust Him From Speakership
“Why'd you elbow me in the back, Kevin?” Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee asked the former speaker.
Trump Allies Forming “Army” of Ideological Loyalists for 2025 Power Grab
The goal is to build up a legion to carry out the far right’s plan to stage an unprecedented takeover of the government.
Former Sanders Adviser Slams GOP Debate’s “Knuckle-Dragging Hawkishness” on Gaza
The third Republican presidential debate on Wednesday saw candidates pledge unwavering support for Israel.
Moms for Liberty and Anti-Trans Republicans Lose Big in Elections Nationwide
Across the country there were sweeping defeats of anti-trans candidates, and LGBTQ book bans were a major losing issue.
12 House Dems Join GOP to Pass IRS-Gutting Israel Aid Package for Gaza Genocide
The legislation provides $14.3 billion in military aid to Israel while cutting an equal amount from IRS funding.
Only 9 Democrats Vote Against Resolution Justifying Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
The resolution pledges that the U.S. will give Israel whatever assistance it needs in its current genocide.
Trump Is Already Laying the Foundation for Another MAGA Revolt in 2024
If Trump wins, extremists in and out of government would immediately be empowered to carry out their far right agenda.
New House Speaker Mike Johnson Used to Be Top Counsel for Anti-LGBTQ Hate Group
Johnson was a leader for Alliance Defending Freedom, which wrote the abortion ban that led to the downfall of “Roe.”
Mike Johnson Named GOP’s Fourth Speaker Nominee After Tom Emmer Drops Out
Republicans have been trying — and failing — to find a candidate who can win the speakership since the start of October.
Republicans Select Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer as Speaker Designate
Some Republicans are guessing that as many as 26 of their own party members will reject Tom Emmer in a full House vote.