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George Skelton: McCarthy's Mar-a-Lago trip was his tipping point. It showed he could be bullied into submission

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy weakened himself two years ago by calling out then-President Donald Trump for inciting the violent Capitol insurrection, then rushing to his golf resort to beg forgiveness.

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: Fight delivers speaker, hopeful change

The concessions demanded of new House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., by the ultra-conservative Freedom Caucus may, as speculated, weaken his position as leader of the chamber. But it also produced some reforms that could actually make Congress more deliberative and responsive.

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The New Congress Is Finally Sworn In. What’s In Store For US Jews And Zionism?

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U.S. Shows Off Chilling Warfighting Capabilities With Aircraft Launch

U.S. shows off chilling warfighting capabilities with aircraft launch by learning new lessons that they want to apply in combat.

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House adopts rules package for the 118th Congress

WASHINGTON — The House on Monday adopted its rules package for the 118th Congress, which includes the return of a controversial rule that would allow a single member to force a vote on ousting the speaker.

Tribune News Service

Marjorie Taylor Greene channeling Dr. Dre for social media clout? Not on his watch

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene might be a fan of Dr. Dre‘s music, but the Grammy-winning rapper has no love for the Georgia Republican using his hits for attention on social media.

Los Angeles Times

Rep. Jason Smith wins three-way contest for Ways and Means gavel

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jason Smith, a self-proclaimed “firebrand” preaching a populist image of the GOP, won the nomination to be chairman of the Ways and Means Committee.

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House passes controversial rules package with only one Republican opposing

Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas opposes it

The Independent UK

House rules changes breeze through the chamber following a bitter speaker fight

The House voted Monday on a new rules package that contains key concessions to the most conservative wing of the party.

WEKU

Stop blaming firearms for society’s problems

Sure, more can be done to protect lives when it comes to gun violence, but the answer is not to remove the guns. Look around at what society has become and try to fix the problems. Don’t blame an inanimate object.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lauren Boebert sugarcoats House speaker vote chaos, calling it her ‘most productive week in Congress’

Ms Boebert and other Republicans are spinning the drawn-out speakership fight as a win for democracy

The Independent UK

Having elected House speaker, Republicans try governing

Electing the House speaker may have been the easy part

The Independent UK

Did the House Rebellion Against Kevin McCarthy Have an Upside?

Plus: a lightning round recollection of comical political fabulists

Reason

Gaetz earns most-hated status in GOP even as he gains house sway

Representative Matt Gaetz is emerging from last week’s bitter speaker fight as the member of Congress everyone in Washington loves to hate.

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The Independent UK

VIDEO FOR YOU: House Republicans defend chaos, look ahead

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How Republicans are transforming the House in the majority

Lawmakers no longer have to walk through metal detectors before gaining access to the House floor

Roll Call

Rep. Arrington gets Steering Committee nod for House Budget gavel - Roll Call

Texas GOP Rep. Jodey C. Arrington is poised to become the next House Budget chair, after the Republican Steering Committee recommended him.

The Independent UK

Marjorie Taylor Greene locked out of Twitter after using Dr Dre song in video

Ms Greene used the Dr Dre song in a triumphant video following Kevin McCarthy’s election as House speaker

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McClatchy Washington Bureau

Former Congressman Madison Cawthorn, denied reelection in North Carolina, moves to Florida

WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., has confirmed he moved to Florida.

Salon

Lauren Boebert attacks "unhinged" MTG

The rift between the two far-right congresswomen widened after the fight over Kevin McCarthy's speaker bid

The Independent UK

Five things to look out for following the House GOP’s speaker chaos

Fresh off a chaotic battle for his party’s leadership, Kevin McCarthy now faces two years of wrangling an unruly caucus

Roll Call

House adopts rules package for the 118th Congress - Roll Call

The House adopted its rules package for the 118th Congress, allowing a single member to force a vote on ousting the speaker.

Tribune News Service

McCarthy concessions raise stakes on budget, debt limit

WASHINGTON — The deal between Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his conservative detractors lays a foundation for the massive spending cuts that some want, but also sets up a daunting challenge for GOP lawmakers who want to keep the government functioning after winning control of the House.

Roll Call

Rep. Jason Smith wins three-way contest for Ways and Means gavel - Roll Call

Rep. Jason Smith, a self-proclaimed “firebrand” preaching a populist image of the GOP, won the nomination to be Ways and Means chairman.

Salon

Boebert's "confusion" led to GOP fight

Boebert's move may have led to the standoff between Reps. Mike Rogers and Matt Gaetz

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