From Gingrich to McCarthy, the Roots of Governance by Chaos
Mr. Gingrich began the zero-sum politics that mutated into the Tea Party to Trump M.A.G.A. Republicans to the raucous five-day stretch in the House that ended early Saturday. Send any…
January 2023
Why McCarthy’s Slog to Speaker Could Mean Dysfunction Ahead in the House
The top Republican already had to work with a tiny majority and an emboldened right flank. Concessions he made to win his speakership gave the rebels more tools to sow…
Speaker Drama Raises New Fears on Debt Limit
An emboldened conservative flank and concessions made to win votes could lead to a protracted standoff on critical fiscal issues, risking economic pain. Send any friend a story As a…
Tensions Flare on House Floor as Rogers Confronts Gaetz
Tensions flared when Representative Matt Gaetz sunk Kevin McCarthy’s 14th effort to be elected speaker of the House. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Trump Called Holdouts Who Refused to Back McCarthy in 14th Vote
The former president made crucially timed calls to Representative Matt Gaetz and others who sunk McCarthy’s 14th effort to be elected House speaker. Send any friend a story As a…
In pictures: Orthodox Christians around the world mark Christmas
Orthodox Christians around the world are celebrating Christmas, even as two of the faith's most populous nations – Russia and Ukraine – continue to fight in Europe's largest conflict since…
McCarthy, All Carrots and No Sticks, Grins His Way Toward the Speakership
The Republican leader’s sheer willingness to endure vote after vote against him — even as he offered a slew of concessions — appeared to be on the brink of paying…
Republicans Can’t Decide Whether to Woo or Condemn Young Voters
As Democrats keep winning millennials and Gen Z, Republicans are still debating how to get them back. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles…
Many Republicans Against McCarthy Sought to Overturn 2020 Election
Some of the same Republicans who were former President Donald J. Trump’s lieutenants in seeking to overturn the 2020 election led the charge against Representative Kevin McCarthy as speaker. Send…
Far-Right Critics Vex McCarthy in His Bakersfield District, Too
The Republican divisions posing problems for Representative Kevin McCarthy have been playing out not only on the House floor but also in his hometown, a red area of blue California.…