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 subscriber, you have
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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 subscriber, you have
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 World War Two. More than 200 million Christians around the…
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 off. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you…
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 to give each month. Anyone can read what you share.…
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 any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Scalise Seen as Possible Alternative to McCarthy for Speaker
It’s not clear that Steve Scalise, the No. 2 Republican, would be able to win votes for speaker any more readily than Kevin McCarthy. But he is seen by many members of his party as the most obvious backup. Send…
In House Speaker Fight, Trump Struggles to Play Kingmaker
Donald Trump held separate rounds of calls to those opposing Kevin McCarthy as speaker and was surprised when he was met with resistance. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
‘Perfect storm’ of viruses hits Irish healthcare system
Ireland’s hospitals are struggling to cope with the ‘perfect storm’ of COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) patients, resulting in widespread overcrowding and lengthy delays. Hospital waiting times have been a growing area of concern in recent weeks, reaching…