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Approval of Annual Defense Bill Is a Victory for House Hardliners
Conservatives won votes on culture war issues, but their version will be dead on arrival in the Senate.
Senators (Mostly) Back Biden on Cluster Munitions
Sending the weapons to Ukraine is controversial abroad, but unity persists in the upper chamber.
Afghanistan After-Action Report Fuels GOP Oversight Plans
Plus: An interview with Sen. Jeff Merkley on China policy.
Will New Hunter Biden Claims Lead to Impeachments?
What new whistleblower allegations could mean for the House GOP and Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Congress Gears up for (Another) Spending Fight
Plus: Cracks show in the House GOP’s impeachment plans.
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.
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.
