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In first GOP-led hearing about the border, witnesses paint sharply different pictures

Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee blamed Biden administration policies for the record number of migrant apprehensions. Democrats accused them of fear-mongering and spreading misinformation.

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House GOP spotlights border security in hearing, resolution - Roll Call

House Republicans thrust the U.S.-Mexico border into the spotlight on Wednesday with a committee hearing and an impeachment resolution.

Roll Call

Jim Jordan moves from leadership nemesis to key player in GOP agenda

During his early years in the House, Rep. Jordan pressured Republican leaders to move to the right. Now as Judiciary chairman, he is a key architect in Speaker McCarthy's oversight agenda this year.

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Texas progressives want Title 42 ended, highlighting wide ideological gulf on Congressional immigration deal

The spectrum of ideas on immigration could throw cold water on hope that there will be a breakthrough in Congress.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy says he’ll use debt ceiling threat to push through his border security plan

The debt ceiling has long been a political tool to force partisan agenda items across. But Roy is facing some resistance within his own party on his border plan.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Congressman Gonzales says both parties grandstand on border security

WASHINGTON — Both Republicans and Democrats have used migrant surges along the U.S.-Mexico border in an effort to score political points, according to U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas.

Tribune News Service

House border security bill bumped amid Republican concerns - Roll Call

Some House Republicans have raised concerns about legislation backed by their party leadership that seeks to curtail migration at the border.

Roll Call

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How the US far right and progressives ended up agreeing on military spending cuts

Progressives and ‘America first’ Republicans in Congress both want to re-examine US military budget – but for vastly different reasons

The Guardian - US

Here's why a high-stakes debt ceiling fight looms on Capitol Hill

House Republicans want to leverage must-pass legislation to raise the debt limit to extract federal spending cuts, but President Biden and congressional Democrats aren't interested in negotiating.

WEKU

Debt limit battle set to dominate 2023 fiscal agenda

WASHINGTON — Lifting the statutory debt ceiling is set to dominate this year’s budget agenda. Republicans first need to agree among themselves on what to ask for in exchange.

Tribune News Service

LZ Granderson: Republicans want to cut Medicare. Here's how real leaders would handle the deficit

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Los Angeles Times

Debt limit battle set to dominate 2023 fiscal agenda - Roll Call

Lifting the debt ceiling is set to dominate this year's budget agenda. Republicans first need to agree on what to ask for in exchange.

Roll Call

How the distortion of Martin Luther King Jr.'s words enables more, not less, racial division within American society

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Texas is just the latest conservative lawmaker to misuse the words of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to judge a person on character and not race.

The Conversation

As Donald Trump mounts his 2024 presidential bid, his support among Texas officials is waning

About two months into his comeback bid, few prominent Texas Republicans have endorsed Trump — and some are showing more willingness to cross him publicly.

The Texas Tribune

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US to max out on debt soon, setting up political fight

The federal government is on track to max out on its $31.4 trillion borrowing authority as soon as this month

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House rules changes breeze through the chamber following a bitter speaker fight

The House voted Monday on a new rules package that contains key concessions to the most conservative wing of the party.

The Independent UK

Having elected House speaker, Republicans try governing

Electing the House speaker may have been the easy part

Tribune News Service

McCarthy concessions raise stakes on budget, debt limit

WASHINGTON — The deal between Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his conservative detractors lays a foundation for the massive spending cuts that some want, but also sets up a daunting challenge for GOP lawmakers who want to keep the government functioning after winning control of the House.

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McCarthy concessions raise stakes on budget, debt limit - Roll Call

The House Republican deal lays a foundation for the spending cuts that some want, but also a challenge to keep the government functioning.

The Independent UK

McCarthy's next big task: Win GOP support for House rules

After an epic 15-ballot election to become House speaker, Republican Kevin McCarthy faces his next big test in governing a fractious, slim majority

The Guardian - US

After chaotic week, McCarthy faces new battle as House votes on rules package

Some Republicans indicate they may withhold support unless details of concessions made to hard-right lawmakers are unveiled

Tribune News Service

‘Let’s fight now’ over debt ceiling, House GOP lawmaker says

WASHINGTON — A conservative Republican at the center of the tortured effort to elect House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he’d welcome a hard-fought battle over the U.S. debt ceiling, but said both parties should start negotiating terms for the increase now so it doesn’t go down to the wire.

Tribune News Service

‘Let’s fight now’ over debt ceiling, House GOP lawmaker says

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Some Republicans expect rocky road for McCarthy as House speaker

"The speaker vote is the easiest vote we'll take in Congress and it was pretty chaotic," Rep. Tony Gonzales said.

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PHOTOS: The drama-filled process to elect Kevin McCarthy as House speaker

Friday was the fourth day of voting for House speaker. Photographers captured tense moments in the House chamber as lawmakers negotiated.

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