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Who’s afraid of an RFK Jr. independent run?
In this edition: Democrats make peace with an RFK Jr. run, California gets a new senator, and GOP presidential candidates shrug as Kevin McCarthy loses his job.
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Republicans oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy
In a surprising turn, the former speaker announced he would not run for speaker again after the House voted to strip him of his gavel.
REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Who’s afraid of an RFK Jr. independent run?
He may be a Democrat for now, but Biden supporters are hopeful he may end up a drag on Trump.
Mario Tama/Getty Images
Democrats: We’re not saving McCarthy
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has told his members to vote to boot the speaker.
REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Gaetz makes his move
And House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s future is uncertain.
REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal gun charges
Biden is charged with allegedly failing to disclose his drug use while buying a firearm, and for possessing a firearm while addicted to a substance.
REUTERS/Mike Segar
Gallup: GOP’s economic edge hits new heights
A new survey finds a higher share of Americans than ever trust Republicans over Democrats to manage the economy.
Matt Gaetz files motion to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Gaetz’s motion could lead to a vote over whether to remove McCarthy within days.
The general election may have already started
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are increasingly treating each other as presumptive nominees.
Trump is in court as civil fraud trial begins in New York
The former president and his two sons are accused of inflating the value of their properties and assets in a case that could deal a major blow to his business empire.
Can McCarthy survive the week?
The looming speaker showdown could create some strange bedfellows.
Watching Fox News with Gavin Newsom
Gov. Gavin Newsom says Fox News is “quite literally bullshit and misinformation,” and a “24/7 doom loop” that traffics in fear and anger. Also, he can’t stop watching.
What’s the endgame on Ukraine aid?
Republicans are suggesting Ukraine aid could be tied to border security.
The U.S. government isn’t shutting down after all
Lawmakers approved a last-ditch effort to pass a short-term budget and avoid a shutdown that would’ve impacted millions of federal workers.
How Katy Perry inspired a wave of housing bills
A series of bizarre legal fights between pop star Katy Perry and several California residents over the last few years has inspired a national legislative push to slow the sales of homes by elderly homeowners.
The first of Trump’s Georgia co-defendants takes plea deal
As part of his sentence, bail bondsman Scott Hall agreed to testify at future hearings.
What sectors are at most risk from a government shutdown?
A likely government shutdown threatens industries both domestically and abroad.
The Republican debates are only helping Donald Trump
A split field and a very MAGA primary electorate have vindicated Trump’s decision not to participate.
Fighting sexism, guns, and the CIA: Dianne Feinstein’s legacy
Feinstein was remembered Friday as a political trailblazer whose legacy includes fighting for the release of a bombshell CIA report on its torture practices.