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Stirewaltisms: Four Lessons From the Ziggy Stardust Caucus
Practical takeaways from an impractical performance.
The House Could Become Even More of a Wild West This Year
In his speakership bid, Kevin McCarthy has promised conservatives open debate on spending bills.
An Orthodox Christmas Truce in Ukraine?
Ukrainian and Western officials doubt the sincerity of Putin’s declaration of a temporary ceasefire.
Weight-Loss Researchers Make a Breakthrough
Plus: After six rounds of voting in the House, the speakership remains in limbo.
What Democracy Looks Like
The messy vote for the speakership shows how the sausage gets made.
Some of My Big 2023 Questions
Will there be a recession? Will people unretire? What about Big Tech?
The House Speaker Soap Opera Grinds On
Three votes in, GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy doesn't have the votes—nor does anybody else.
The Biggest Questions Ahead of Today’s Speakership Election
Does Kevin McCarthy have a chance to appease his Freedom Caucus critics?
Crunch Time for Kevin McCarthy
As the House prepares to elect its new speaker today, obstacles remain for the GOP leader.
The George Santos Defense
‘Has not been convicted of felony fraud’ is a pretty low bar to clear.