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Haley Wilt is a former associate editor for The Dispatch.

Haley Byrd Wilt

Jim Jordan’s Power Play for the Speaker’s Gavel

He failed one vote on Tuesday, but will force another on Wednesday.

‘Congress is Going to Have to Steel Ourselves’

Lawmakers are backing Israel in next phase of conflict.

Lawmakers Pledge Israel Support Amid Speakership Uncertainty

While House Republicans decide on a speaker, congressional Democrats spar over Israel.

Future Ukraine Aid at Risk

Plus: Why do showdowns between the GOP and their own speakers keep happening?

Kevin McCarthy Embraced Partisanship—at His Own Peril

It’s not clear his replacement will do much differently.

Democrats Will Decide Kevin McCarthy’s Fate

The House readies for a vote on whether to oust the speaker.

Can Nikki Haley Be the Consensus Candidate—And Will It Matter?

Plus: Joe Biden goes on the offensive against Republicans, and Rep. Mike Gallagher on the GOP field.

‘I Just Want a Serious National Security Debate’

Rep. Mike Gallagher talks to The Dispatch about tonight’s debate, China policy, and more.

A Worship Album for the Doubter

Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn dives into suffering, church failures, and politics in his first solo record.

Afghanistan After-Action Report Fuels GOP Oversight Plans

Plus: An interview with Sen. Jeff Merkley on China policy.