Having elected House speaker, Republicans try governing Electing the House speaker may have been the easy part The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023
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 · Jan 9, 2023
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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. Roll Call · Jan 9, 2023
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 · Jan 9, 2023
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 · Jan 9, 2023
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 The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023
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 The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023
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. Roll Call · Jan 9, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Jan 9, 2023
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. Roll Call · Jan 9, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Jan 9, 2023
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. Texas Observer · Jan 9, 2023
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. Zenger · Jan 9, 2023
Roll Call · Jan 9, 2023 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.
Salon · Jan 9, 2023 McCarthy vows to repeal IRS funding The proposal has little chance of passing in the Senate, but could be used as leverage by the GOP later this year
Tribune News Service · Jan 9, 2023 Republicans eye tighter enforcement of Texas’ abortion ban as Legislature starts AUSTIN, Texas — After ushering in a near-total abortion ban last year, the state’s GOP leaders are treading carefully on the eve of the upcoming legislative session and not openly saying how they will handle the hot-button issue.
Salon · Jan 9, 2023 Time for Senate Democrats to step up House GOP is promising all kinds of unhinged investigations — but Senate Democrats have subpoena powers too
Axios · Jan 9, 2023 Kevin McCarthy's fast start: Big Tech is a top target for GOP majority He plans a quick spate of red-meat actions and announcements to reward hardliners who backed him
Salon · Jan 9, 2023 Welcome to the creepiest Congress ever With Kevin McCarthy as Speaker, House Republicans gear up to wage a two year war on reality itself
The Texas Tribune · Jan 9, 2023 Two Texas bills would restrict lessons about sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools The legislation closely mirrors a Florida bill passed last year, dubbed by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” law, which detractors say would further isolate LGBTQ students and open teachers and school districts to legal risks.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 9, 2023 “I want to fight”: LGBTQ Texans ready for legislative session as GOP lawmakers target them in dozens of bills Republicans are backing legislation targeting gender-affirming care for children, classroom lessons about sexuality and drag shows.
Salon · Jan 9, 2023 Will young people save US democracy? Unlike past generations, younger voters are not growing more conservative with age
Tribune News Service · Jan 9, 2023 Georgia Democrats face uphill fight to move state up on 2024 primary calendar ATLANTA — President Joe Biden’s proposal to reorder the 2024 nominating schedule by elevating Georgia to the first wave of states to cast ballots faces an uncertain future amid opposition from Republicans who will have the final say on his plan.
Los Angeles Times · Jan 9, 2023 Doyle McManus: The real winner from the House fight? Mitch McConnell, the Senate's indispensable man The television split screen told the story.