Matt Gaetz

Kevin McCarthy: Still Running Interference for the GOP

The former speaker reflects on a congressional career and its rocky ending.

How to Solve a Problem Like the Problem Solvers Caucus

Plus: Some brief thoughts on the tragic invasion of Israel.

The Player

Nancy Mace is the worst. Sort of.

Kevin McCarthy Embraced Partisanship—at His Own Peril

It’s not clear his replacement will do much differently.

Time to Hide the Sausage-Making

Too much transparency is unhealthy for our politics.

A Historically Bad Day for Kevin McCarthy

Plus: How one New Jersey senator’s alleged crime could benefit Sweden’s NATO bid.

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Democrats Will Decide Kevin McCarthy’s Fate

The House readies for a vote on whether to oust the speaker.

Kevin’s Best Friend

Having Matt Gaetz as a foil isn’t the worst thing.

Barreling Toward a Shutdown

The window is closing to fund the government before the September 30 deadline.

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Speaker Gaetz

Maybe not the worst outcome.

Against Slobs

Craving decorum in an unserious age.

Turn the Cameras Off

America needs less C-SPAN, not more.