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January 3, 2025
Malcolm Ferguson
Johnson Denies Scratching Backs to Flip GOP Holdouts
But you can see why people might draw the opposite conclusion!
January 3, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Mike Johnson Is in for a Long, Ugly House Speaker Vote
Representative Mike Johnson may not have enough support.
December 30, 2024
Edith Olmsted
Republicans Ready to Defy Trump After Mike Johnson Endorsement
Mike Johnson’s future as House speaker is in jeopardy, even with a Trump endorsement.
December 17, 2024
Edith Olmsted
MAGA Rep. Baffles Everyone by Dropping All Responsibilities But One
Representative Victoria Spartz’s move could threaten the Republicans’ House majority.
September 28, 2023
Robert Schlesinger
The Right Doesn’t Understand How Our Constitutional Government Works
They’re ready to shut down the government because Kevin McCarthy can’t will them to victory.
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