Republicans not united behind anyone yet for Speaker
October 11, 2023
The far right that played such a big role in ousting Kevin McCarthy may not have the power to find a new Speaker that other Republicans can stomach.
Can a divided Congress find a way to avert another threatened government shutdown?
August 16, 2023
With another threatened government shutdown approaching, can the partisan divides of Congress come up with a solution during the recess in August?
Biden, McCarthy scramble for votes on debt ceiling deal
May 31, 2023
Both the President and the Speaker have to keep their parties in line to get enough votes for approval of the hard-fought debt ceiling deal to avoid government default.
Will Kevin McCarthy deliver a working deal to extend debt limit, avoid default?
May 28, 2023
As the Speaker seems to be near an agreement of extending the debt limit and avoid default, some will be surprised.
Biden calls debt deal close but work requirements remain unresolved
May 27, 2023
Work requirements for food stamp recipients appear to be a final sticking point to complete a deal and avoid default.
Biden to GOP : ‘Drop your extreme partisanship ‘ on debt limit needs
May 21, 2023
“It’s time for Republicans to accept that there is no bipartisan deal to be made solely, solely, on their partisan terms,” Biden said at a news conference. “Now it’s time for the other side to move from their extreme position.”