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House GOP cuts Speaker Johnson’s honeymoon short

House Republicans are struggling with the same battles over government funding that led to the chaotic unseating of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), seemingly cutting any honeymoon short for new Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). GOP leadership this week yanked two spending bills from the floor amid disputes on spending and other controversial policy items. With...

Axelrod’s sharp criticism gives nod to lingering Obama-Biden tensions  

Lingering tensions between the Biden and Obama teams broke into the open this week when the former president’s close political adviser David Axelrod said President Biden should consider stepping aside from reelection for the sake of the country. Former Biden White House chief of staff and longtime Biden confidant Ron Klain shot back, complaining about past pointed...

Declining GOP debate ratings won’t help candidates catch Trump

Fewer and fewer people are watching the GOP's presidential debates, raising sharper questions about their relevance in a cycle where the party's front-runner, former President Donald Trump, is skipping them. Fewer than 7 million people tuned in for this week's debate, where Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis both got solid reviews for their performances. But with a dwindling audience...

Beto O’Rourke says Biden ‘really failing us’ on asylum policy, claims Democratic voters are ‘unexcited’

Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke criticized President Biden for his handling of the asylum process after initially being inspired by the president's campaign promises on immigration.

Former Trump ambassador, GOP senate candidate touts past support for Pride group that promoted gender ideology

Former U.S. Ambassador to Iceland Jeff Gunter, a Republican candidate for Senate in Nevada, is touting his past support for a Pride group that promoted radical gender ideology.

More 2024 headaches for Biden as list of potential presidential challengers grows

President Biden, who faces increasing doubts about his ability to win re-election next year, now has to deal with the prospect of a growing list of potential 2024 challengers.

Wars in Israel and Ukraine complicate APEC summit as Biden prepares to meet with China’s Xi Jinping

President Biden is traveling to San Francisco for the 30th annual APEC summit, and the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine will figure prominently in the global agenda.

Manchin causes yet another headache for Democrats with 2024 Senate retirement

Senator Joe Manchin's retirement is another setback for Democrats after he has dealt blows to their progressive agenda for much of the last two years.

House ends week behind schedule with days until possible government shutdown

Lawmakers in the House and Senate must reach an agreement on how to move forward on spending to keep the government open by Friday, Nov. 17.

Louisiana lawmakers have until Jan. 15 to enact new congressional map, court says

The Louisiana Legislature has until Jan. 15 to enact a new congressional map after a lower court last year ruled that the current political boundaries dilute the power of the state's Black voters, a federal New Orleans appeals court said Friday.

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