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George Skelton: McCarthy's Mar-a-Lago trip was his tipping point. It showed he could be bullied into submission

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy weakened himself two years ago by calling out then-President Donald Trump for inciting the violent Capitol insurrection, then rushing to his golf resort to beg forgiveness.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: GOP insurrectionists mount a new attack on the Capitol by stalling House speaker election

Two years after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, some of the same far-right Republican members of Congress who refused to certify the lawful election of President Joe Biden are waging a new attack on democracy by throwing the U.S. House into chaos.

Chicago Tribune

Progressive Caucus starts year with bigger roster, focus on unity - Roll Call

At 103 members, the incoming progressive caucus is the largest in history. Here's how it plans to use its new clout.

Roll Call

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Editorial: Fight delivers speaker, hopeful change

The concessions demanded of new House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., by the ultra-conservative Freedom Caucus may, as speculated, weaken his position as leader of the chamber. But it also produced some reforms that could actually make Congress more deliberative and responsive.

Tribune News Service

House Republicans pass bill to slash IRS funding in first act of new Congress

The bill is unlikely to pass the Democratic-led Senate.

Axios

House GOP kicks off majority with vote to slash IRS funding

House Republicans have began their tenure in the majority by passing a bill that would rescind nearly $71 billion that Congress had provided the IRS

The Independent UK

No ‘dynamic duo’: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have forged separate roles

AUSTIN, Texas — In eight years as arguably the most conservative “Big Two” in Texas history, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have achieved an uneasy peace. The two Republican leaders rarely clash in public and they’ve increasingly avoided conflict by doubling down on the unique — and…

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House adopts rules package for the 118th Congress

WASHINGTON — The House on Monday adopted its rules package for the 118th Congress, which includes the return of a controversial rule that would allow a single member to force a vote on ousting the speaker.

Tribune News Service

Hobbs focuses on border, schools in 1st speech to lawmakers

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has praised President Joe Biden’s weekend trip to the U.S.-Mexico border and his stepped-up efforts to combat illegal immigration

The Independent UK

For new GOP House majority, a focus on abortion messaging

WASHINGTON — The House GOP majority plans to vote this week on three measures aimed at emphasizing their opposition to abortion, including a rules package that will fast-track consideration of legislation permanently banning federal funding of abortion.

Tribune News Service

Minnesota elections chief seeks to make voting even easier

Minnesota’s chief elections officer is calling on state lawmakers to make it easier for residents to vote while protecting elections officials from threats and intimidation

The Independent UK

Having elected House speaker, Republicans try governing

Electing the House speaker may have been the easy part

The Independent UK

Gaetz earns most-hated status in GOP even as he gains house sway

Representative Matt Gaetz is emerging from last week’s bitter speaker fight as the member of Congress everyone in Washington loves to hate.

Tribune News Service

VIDEO FOR YOU: House Republicans defend chaos, look ahead

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Rep. Arrington gets Steering Committee nod for House Budget gavel - Roll Call

Texas GOP Rep. Jodey C. Arrington is poised to become the next House Budget chair, after the Republican Steering Committee recommended him.

The Independent UK

Mike Rogers steps down from committee role after lunging at Matt Gaetz during Speaker vote

Embarrassing moment occurred as McCarthy allies clashed with conservative rebels late into the evening

The Independent UK

Republicans challenge New Mexico redistricting after loss

The New Mexico Supreme Court is considering a legal challenge to a congressional map that divvies up a politically conservative region of the state

The Independent UK

Multibillionaire Pritzker takes 2nd oath as Illinois gov

A multibillionaire Democrat whose actions in the past year have suggested a possible interest in running for president has been sworn in as Illinois governor for the second time

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Five things to look out for following the House GOP’s speaker chaos

Fresh off a chaotic battle for his party’s leadership, Kevin McCarthy now faces two years of wrangling an unruly caucus

Roll Call

House adopts rules package for the 118th Congress - Roll Call

The House adopted its rules package for the 118th Congress, allowing a single member to force a vote on ousting the speaker.

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.

Roll Call

For new GOP House majority, a focus on abortion messaging - Roll Call

The House will vote later this week on two measures, including one condemning attacks on anti-abortion groups, centers and churches.

Tribune News Service

Ga. special grand jury completes Trump investigation

ATLANTA — The Fulton County special grand jury that has spent the last eight months examining potential criminal interference in Georgia’s 2020 presidential election has completed its work and is being dissolved, according to the judge overseeing the high-profile panel.

Texas Observer

Catastrophe #88: The Texas Legislature Returns for a Brutal Year

Lege preview: What lawmakers should do to mitigate the state's cascading crises, and what they are liable to do instead.

Zenger

McCarthy Era Begins As The GOP Leader Squeaks Out A House Speaker Victory

GOP leader Kevin McCarthy finally won election early Saturday morning as Speaker of the House in a historic 15-ballot battle.

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