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What others see as dysfunction and chaos, many of Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s opponents see as democracy at work

Republican leader Kevin McCarthy provided a written offer Thursday to his GOP opponents on rules changes and other demands.

Despite the negotiations, McCarthy still appears unlikely to have won over enough votes to become speaker

Trump had declined to say whether he still backs McCarthy, letting him hang in the wind for 24 hours

WASHINGTON — Even before Republicans take control of the House in January, their narrow majority is exposing the long-standing rift between the party's right-flank Freedom Caucus and its dwindling center-right.

Moderates are floating an "agreeable Republican" if McCarthy goes down.

WASHINGTON — A push from some House Republicans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over U.S.-Mexico border security could divide the caucus as it wrangles with a narrow majority next year.

A push from some House Republicans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over border security could divide the caucus.

WASHINGTON — The relatively weak red ripple from last week’s midterm elections may leave Republicans’ hopes for impeachment revenge against Joe Biden high and dry, but that probably won’t stop them from seeking dirt against the Democratic president, despite concerns from party moderates.

GOP hopes for impeachment revenge against Joe Biden are fading, but that probably won’t stop them from seeking dirt on the president.

Republican Rep. Don Bacon is again in a tight race to hold on to the Omaha-based 2nd Congressional District