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In a stunning mid-term move, a Republican congressman walks out on the GOP, dealing a major blow to Mike Johnson

Kevin Kiley just became the only independent in the House

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Republican Rep. Kiley leaves GOP, tightening Johnson's margins

Kiley said he will still caucus with Republicans for administrative purposes.

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Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley files to run for reelection as an independent

Kiley's colleagues are confused by the move, with one saying they "hope to God he will" stay in the GOP conference.

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After redistricting, Issa joins the ranks of the retiring

California Rep. Darrell Issa, a fierce defender of President Donald Trump and one of the GOP’s top attack dogs during the Biden and Obama administrations, will retire next year. After his San Diego-area district grew several shades bluer following California’s recent redraw of its congressional map, Issa briefly pondered seeking…

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At the Races: How to pass the torch in two easy steps

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including Steve Daines’ exit plan.

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Lawmakers criticize Kristi Noem over delayed FEMA decisions

Members of the House Judiciary Committee used an oversight hearing Wednesday to highlight delays in dispersing disaster relief funds.

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House Republicans defy Trump on trade

The vote signals growing GOP discomfort with Trump's aggressive tariff strategy.

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The House Just Reclaimed Its Tariff Power From Trump. Now Congress Can Try To Strike Down His Canada Tariffs.

Three Republicans defected to vote down an arcane procedural rule that would have made it impossible for the House to vote on Trump’s tariffs until August.

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GOP revolt opens up lane for votes on challenging Trump tariffs

GOP leadership, with help from White House, had to work hard to get the measure over the finish line.

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House rejects rule that would block floor votes to end tariffs

House rejects a rule that would prohibit lawmakers from terminating President Donald Trump's tariffs as three Republicans vote against it.

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House Rules Committee moves to protect Trump's tariffs from congressional disapproval

The House Rules Committee teed up legislation that would again prevent lawmakers from terminating President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs.

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These House votes were once routine. Now they’re nail-biters

Wrangling procedural votes is a big part of the job for Speaker Mike Johnson, as thin margins give each holdout more political capital.

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‘Daddy’ Gavin Newsom kicks off 2026 with savage trolling of Republicans

To combat Republican messaging, Newsom’s office has flooded social media timelines with insults, memes, jokes and mockery of the president

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Republicans leave Washington without any solution on healthcare: ‘Giving the middle finger to the American people’

IN FOCUS: Sending the House home without a solution on health care is career suicide for many Republicans, Eric Garcia writes. But Trump’s opposition makes any deal impossible

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Mike Johnson's 'Idiotic' Move in Health Care Battle With Dems Enrages Fellow Republicans

Republican colleagues of Speaker Mike Johnson are outraged that he has ruled against a vote to extend expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies.

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House GOP moderates weigh deal with Democrats on ACA subsidies

"It's idiotic, it's political malpractice," Rep. Mike Lawler told reporters of Johnson refusing to give them a vote on ACA subsidies

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Republicans revolt against Mike Johnson – and the Senate – to force a vote on health care subsidies: ‘Our push will inspire’

IN FOCUS: As the Senate remains stuck and many oppose extending the subsidies, Republicans from swing districts try and find a bipartisan fix, Eric Garcia writes

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Republicans insist Johnson is safe as speaker despite growing complaints and calls for a new leader

Various House Republicans have expressed confidence in Mike Johnson amid a turbulent moment for the speaker, whose leadership is being questioned

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Trump draws line in sand on extending ACA credits - Roll Call

House Republicans appear divided about how to approach expiring subsidies, with a small contingent of moderates feeling more urgency to act.

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At the Races: Goodbye, Madam Speaker. Hello, Mayor Mamdani. - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including election results and Pelosi's exit.

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What does Prop 50’s passage mean for California, Gavin Newsom and the US?

Residents overwhelmingly backed the redistricting measure Democrats say is critical to protecting democracy

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California poised to approve Prop 50 as voters signal displeasure with Trump

Voters set to accept new maps to help Democrats counter Republican gerrymandering – and check president’s power

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At the Races: No end in sight - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the latest fundraising and campaign launches

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