Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios 16 House Republicans have never voted to raise the debt ceiling — even under former President Trump — complicating Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) hand as he seeks to browbeat the Biden administration into spending cuts. Why it matters: The entrenched opposition means McCarthy could need Democratic votes for any package that ties […]
Rishi Sunak has outlined the final “three boxes” of Brexit deal that need to be “ticked” in order to secure a deal with the EU. Mr Sunak is desperately attempting to renegotiate the Northern Ireland Protocol after ongoing issues with the deal. Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions, Mr Sunak said the Government is “still in […]
Kate Forbes explains her position on gay marriage We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Kemi Badenoch has come out in defence […]
Brexit: Rishi Sunak says there is ‘no deal’ We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Rishi Sunak is “facing an exodus” from […]
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaking in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 13. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent rail operator Norfolk Southern a letter on Sunday over the derailment of one of its trains carrying hazardous materials near East Palestine, Ohio, earlier this month. Why it matters: In the […]
Jesse Benton, spokesperson for the Ron Paul campaign, speaking to reporters on Jan. 1, 2012. Photo: Robert Daemmrich Photography Inc/Corbis via Getty Images A Republican strategist was sentenced Friday to 18 months in prison for his role in helping funnel illegal foreign campaign contributions from a Russian national into former President Trump's 2016 campaign, per […]
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) (R) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) (L) speak at a news conference on Sept. 14, 2022, in Washington, DC. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced a bill Wednesday that would designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. Why it matters: The designation is […]
Colorado lawmakers are poised to send $8 million to the state emergency rental assistance program to keep it afloat until Proposition 123 money become available. The pandemic-era emergency rental assistance program stopped taking applicants in November to make sure the number of applications didn’t outpace available money. The mid-fiscal year infusion will keep it operating. […]
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, the Prime Minister called for a stronger “military strategy […]
Lynn Rivers, a Democrat from Michigan, opened up about her diagnosis with bipolar disorder during a radio call-in show when she first ran for Congress. Her opponents had been hinting she had mental health problems. She decided, spur of the moment, to let it out. “Finally, I just said, ‘Are you asking me if I […]