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Who Wants To Be Speaker Of The House Of Representatives?
Episode 1676
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) failed to win a majority of votes in the House on his third attempt to become speaker. The Republican conference then decide…
2 years, 4 months ago
Republican Chaos: Still No Clear Path To Speaker
Episode 1675
After wavering and backing a temporary leader, Rep. Jim Jordan says he will push ahead with another round of voting in his bid to become Speaker of t…
2 years, 4 months ago
In Israel, Biden Affirms Support, Warns Against Acting Out Of Rage
Episode 1674
The president delivered the remarks during his trip to Israel. An additional stop in Jordan to meet with Egypt's leader and the head of the Palestini…
2 years, 4 months ago
If Republicans Don't Solve Their Spat, Congress Can't Pass Laws
Episode 1673
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio was opposed by twenty of his fellow Republicans in a vote before the full House today, leaving him far short of the support h…
2 years, 4 months ago
Voters Have Complicated Views Of Biden's Climate Action
Episode 1672
The White House describes the $369 billion of spending inside the Inflation Reduction Act as the biggest investment in combating climate change in th…
2 years, 4 months ago
Roundup: Congress Still Stalled, Republicans Can't Agree On Leader
Episode 1671
With a massive humanitarian crisis in Israel and Gaza, dwindling funds for Ukraine and a rapidly approaching budget deadline, Republicans selected Ji…
2 years, 4 months ago
Trump Visits Early States As Crowded Field Stymies Rivals
Episode 1670
Donald Trump has visited Iowa and New Hampshire more frequently in recent months, though skipping the retail politicking that has historically define…
2 years, 4 months ago
Can Republicans Unite Behind Steve Scalise As Speaker?
Episode 1669
The conservative Louisiana Republican has now been backed by his primary rival in the race for Speaker, Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio. But it is not yet cl…
2 years, 4 months ago
Congress Can't Pass Israel Aid Until House Republicans Find Consensus
Episode 1668
Republicans must pick a Speaker of the House before Congress can pass any legislation — and are facing new pressure to move quickly in order to respo…
2 years, 5 months ago
SCOTUS Banned Affirmative Action — Except At Military Service Academies
Episode 1667
This summer, the Supreme Court overturned the legality of race-based affirmative action at higher education institutions everywhere, with one glaring…
2 years, 5 months ago