Haley Byrd Wilt

Haley Wilt is a former associate editor for The Dispatch.

Haley Byrd Wilt

House Readies for Schiff Censure Vote

Plus: How GOP lawmakers feel about Blinken’s trip to Beijing.

Republicans Lean Into Defunding the (Federal) Police

Plus: Kevin McCarthy and his detractors reach a deal to resume House votes.

Republicans Pledge Response to Trump Indictment

Plus: Fangs out for McCarthy, and lawmakers consider patent rules for AI inventions.

The Freedom Caucus, Defanged

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy doesn’t appear to be in much danger from his right flank—for now.

Kevin McCarthy’s Next Task: ‘Relationship Repair’

Some Republicans see the debt ceiling deal as a breach in trust.

GOP Leaders Look to Build Support for Debt Deal

Kevin McCarthy aims to pass it this week—and quell a potential far-right uprising.

The ‘X-Date’ Cometh

Plus: A Q&A with Rep. Mike Gallagher on China policy.

Debt Ceiling Deal Remains Elusive

Lawmakers may have only nine days to head off a default.

Discontent Grows on the Fringes Over Potential Debt Deal

It may signal a deal could emerge soon. It could also mean things are about to get messy.

Tuesday’s Make-or-Break Debt Limit Meeting

Deadline pressure is mounting for Kevin McCarthy and Joe Biden to work out a deal.