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Kevin McCarthy’s Historically Bad Week
Plus: Washington welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Sort of.
Will Kevin McCarthy Fight Back?
It’s unclear whether the speaker has the votes to push a stopgap spending measure, but the endgame for House hardliners is even foggier.
How Serious Is the Threat to Kevin McCarthy’s Speakership?
The speaker announced an impeachment inquiry Tuesday while trying to appease his critics on government spending. Will it work?
Congress Heads Toward a September Scramble
The gap between the House and Senate spending plans grows as the end of the fiscal year approaches.
When the House Returns, It’ll Be Crunch Time
Plus: Succession questions loom after another Mitch McConnell medical scare.
House Republicans Want Joe Biden’s Emails
The House Oversight Committee wants clarity about Biden’s use of pseudonyms.
Appropriations Turmoil Incoming
A Biden administration request that includes additional aid for Ukraine may cause problems for House Republicans.
Rep. Jeff Jackson Sizes Up China and AI
The freshman Democrat reflects on his first few months in Congress.
Senate Advances Kids’ Online Safety and Privacy Bills—Again
Plus: Congress reacts to another Trump indictment as the House GOP investigates the Bidens.
Congress Debates Airline Pilot Safety Measures
Plus: An impeachment inquiry could give House Republicans more power to investigate Joe Biden.
Approaching the Appropriations Fight
The tight deadline to pass a series of spending bills will again test Kevin McCarthy’s leadership.
Military Confirmation Gridlock Continues in the Senate
Plus: Another defense policy impasse in the House, and what’s next in the House’s Biden family investigation.
New Congressional Tensions Flare Over Israel
Infighting among Democrats accompanies President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Washington.