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Speaker-elect Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., address members of congress at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. Some Republicans worry the infighting that essentially shuttered the House for three weeks will serve as an obstacle to their bid to stay in the majority after next year's elections, but they hope that time and results will help voters forget the dysfunction. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

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Republicans hope the chaos of recent weeks will become a distant memory in next year's elections
By KEVIN FREKING - Associated Press
Thu,10/26/23-11:15PM , 105 Reads
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Embarrassing," “chaotic” and “irresponsible." And those were just the words that House Republicans used to describe the past three weeks as they removed one speaker from office and splintered over three successive
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Speaking with reporters, Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz says Kevin McCarthy created his own downfall.

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These 8 Republicans stood apart to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
By KEVIN FREKING - Associated Press
Tue,10/03/23-10:25PM , 39 Reads
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Kevin McCarthy had support from 208 members of his conference to remain as House speaker. But it took only eight dissenters in his party to boot him from the job.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses a joint meeting of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 21, 2022. Zelenskyy's visit to Washington this week comes at a critical time as Republican leadership in the House and Senate diverge on the best way to get more military and humanitarian aid over the finish line. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

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Political divide emerges on Ukraine aid package as Zelenskyy heads to Washington
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Mon,09/18/23-11:15PM , 125 Reads
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington this week comes at a critical juncture for his alliance with the United States as Republican leaders in Congress diverge on how to send more military and humanitarian aid to the country.
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Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., speaks during a news conference after the House approved an annual defense bill, Friday, July 14, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. The most vulnerable House Republicans whose elections in swing districts next year will determine which party gains control of the chamber are overwhelmingly voicing their support for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. “I think the American people deserve to know the facts and I am looking forward to seeing what the outcome of the inquiry is," said Kiggans. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

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The Republicans most at risk in next year's election are falling in line behind impeachment inquiry
By KEVIN FREKING - Associated Press
Thu,09/14/23-11:24PM , 160 Reads
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republicans whose elections in swing districts next year will determine which party gains control of the House are overwhelmingly voicing their support for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's impeachment in
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