Kevin McCarthy’s support of the military funding bill harms servicewomen, slows diversity efforts and threatens transgender personnel.
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House Republicans want to cut billions in infrastructure spending they had supported
The proposed cuts could hamstring some of the most urgently needed public-works projects across the country, from improving rail safety to reducing lead contamination at schools.
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Another View: Gas stove laws are pro-fossil fuel foolishness
Republicans’ efforts to ‘save’ the gas stove align squarely with the interests of oil and gas companies.
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In post-Roe era, House Republicans begin quiet push for new restrictions on abortion access
Two top Republicans, Sen. Patty Murray and Sen. Susan Collins, pledged ‘to continue working together in a bipartisan manner to craft serious funding bills that can be signed into law.’
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House Republicans push off Biden impeachment bid – for now – as ultraconservatives clamor for action
During Thursday’s overheated morning debate, the Republicans were admonished multiple times to tone down their remarks as they blistered Biden over his handling of the border.
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Clarence Page: Congress finds virtue in compromise – at last
Lessons of the debt ceiling debate: Congress should not be encouraged to hold the rest of the government hostage to get the legislation they want.
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Here’s what’s in, what’s out of the debt limit bill to avert U.S. default
The details of the deal between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are out.
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Debt ceiling: McCarthy says ‘no progress’ ahead of talks Tuesday with Biden
President Biden remains hopeful that an agreement could be reached with Republicans to avoid what would be an unprecedented debt default, which could trigger a financial catastrophe.
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House Republicans pass new asylum restrictions as Title 42 ends
Democrats, who have a narrow hold on the Senate, have decried the aggressive measures in the bill as cruel and anti-immigrant, and Biden has already promised he would veto it.
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Criminal charges against Santos divide House Republicans
Several New York Republicans elected with Santos insisted he resign.