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House Democrats should unite with moderate Republicans to elect a speaker

In exchange for backing a relatively moderate Republican such as Fred Upton or David Joyce as speaker, Democrats should demand they get equal seats on committees

The Guardian - US · Jan 5, 2023

GOP in shambles — Dems are loving it

Actual bipartisanship was on display in Kentucky — not that anyone noticed amid the toddler tantrum on Capitol Hill

Salon · Jan 5, 2023

How Matt Gaetz and AOC cleared the air on their positions over Kevin McCarthy vote

AOC shoots down suggestions from her opponents that Democrats are making a deal with McCarthy

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2023

Carl P. Leubsdorf: Some not-so-serious 2023 predictions

Last year’s column successfully predicted Democratic Senate gains and a smaller-than-expected Republican House takeover. Here is our not-totally-serious forecast for 2023:

Tribune News Service · Dec 29, 2022

Carl P. Leubsdorf: My forecast for 2023

Last year’s column successfully predicted Democratic Senate gains and a smaller-than-expected Republican House takeover. Here is our not-totally-serious forecast for 2023:

Tribune News Service · Dec 27, 2022

A Democratic Party View of 2023: Modest Victories and a Bumpy Road Ahead

Democrats have good reason to be happy with 2022. In Congress and at the polls, they had an extraordinary year. Led by President Joe Biden, Congress passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill, a $750 billion package to fight climate change and reduce the cost of prescription drugs for senior citizens,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 27, 2022

Twitter deletes Donald Trump Jr. tweet mocking Zelenskyy with fake naked Hunter Biden image

A tweet by Donald Trump Jr. that mocked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a naked photo of Hunter Biden was deleted by Twitter on Thursday.

Tribune News Service · Dec 23, 2022

Democrats give Rep. Jamie Raskin leading role on oversight panel

House Democrats elected Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland as ranking member on the House Oversight and Reform Committee on Thursday.

Roll Call · Dec 22, 2022

Zelenskyy to Congress: 'Your money is not charity'

WASHINGTON — Making a dramatic, risky wartime visit to Washington on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strategized privately with President Joe Biden at the White House, addressed a packed joint session of Congress and delivered an impassioned pitch for sustained U.S. military aid for his country.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 22, 2022

In risky venture out of Ukraine, Zelenskyy gets warm US welcome — and Patriot missiles

WASHINGTON — As Washington prepared for a risky wartime visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, the Biden administration announced $1.8 billion in new aid to Ukraine, including a sophisticated Patriot missile battery that the country’s military has long sought.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 21, 2022