House of Representatives

Beyond Mercy and Grace
Rep. Lauren Boebert tends to make everything about the least important issue in America—herself.

Will New Speaker Mike Johnson Actually Decentralize Power in the House?
All recent speakers say they want to, but it never really happens. Why?

Understanding Mike Johnson’s Social Conservatism
What we can learn from his work for the Christian legal advocacy group Alliance Defending Freedom.

Rules for Radicals
It won’t matter who the speaker of the House is if we don’t safeguard clear, impartial, and competent administration.

A Republican’s Defense of Arizona’s Election Integrity
Plus: House Republicans will try once again to find a speaker who can win.

The House Speaker Fiasco Keeps on Going
Plus: Republican candidates split between Nevada’s primary and caucus.

The Politics of Fear Has Its Limits
What Jim Jordan’s sinking speakership bid tells us about one of Washington’s iron laws.

Jim Jordan Misses the Mark
As Jordan scrambles to secure the votes for House speaker, some Republicans fret about his fundraising chops.

Jim Jordan Pushing for Support Ahead of Tuesday Floor Vote
Plus: Doug Burgum talks about his underdog campaign.

‘Congress is Going to Have to Steel Ourselves’
Lawmakers are backing Israel in next phase of conflict.

Setting Up the Speaker Fight Redux
The Republican conference passes up an opportunity for unity.