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Monday

Elections

An early look at the 2024 campaigns for Senate

Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., announced he will run for Senate after independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema left the Democratic Party last December. Sinema has not announced her re-election plans yet.

An early look at the 2024 campaigns for Senate

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Thursday

Here's why a high-stakes debt ceiling fight looms on Capitol Hill

Some House Republicans want to leverage must-pass debt limit legislation to extract spending cuts, but President Biden and congressional Democrats aren't interested in negotiating. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Here's why a high-stakes debt ceiling fight looms on Capitol Hill

House Republicans want to leverage must-pass legislation to raise the debt limit to extract federal spending cuts, but President Biden and congressional Democrats aren't interested in negotiating.

Here's why a high-stakes debt ceiling fight looms on Capitol Hill

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Saturday

Politics

McCarthy finally wins 15th vote for House speaker, but not without concessions

Republican Kevin McCarthy finally succeeded on the 15th vote to become speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. But he had to make numerous concessions along the way.

McCarthy finally wins 15th vote for House speaker, but not without concessions

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Friday

Tuesday

Politics

Republicans take control of the House in this new session of Congress

A new Congress begins Jan.3 and with it a new chapter in divided government. A look at what to expect in the year ahead.

Republicans take control of the House in this new session of Congress

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Saturday

Politics

Week in politics: McCarthy's bid to be Speaker; federal budget for next year

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy doesn't have enough votes to become speaker when his party takes control of the chamber in Congress. Plus, a new federal budget.

Week in politics: McCarthy's bid to be Speaker; federal budget for next year

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Sunday

Politics

Politics chat: What Sinema's departure means for Democrats; Congress faces a budget deadline

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's departure from the Democratic Party could set up a tricky Arizona election in 2024. Also, Congress faces a budget deadline this week.

Politics chat: What Sinema's departure means for Democrats; Congress faces a budget deadline

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Friday

Politics

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaves the Democratic Party

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema left the Democratic Party and registered as an independent. Her decision will not affect the Senate's balance of power but raises questions about her political future.

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaves the Democratic Party

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Thursday

National

U.S. House considers creating a new delegate seat for the Cherokee Nation

The U.S. House is considering whether to create a new delegate seat for the Cherokee Nation to make good on an 1836 treaty.

U.S. House considers creating a new delegate seat for the Cherokee Nation

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Saturday

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Wednesday

McConnell wins leadership race but GOP infighting continues

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks to reporters on March 10, 2020. On Wednesday, he was re-elected to lead Senate Republicans. Samuel Corum/Getty Images hide caption

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McConnell wins leadership race but GOP infighting continues

Sen. Rick Scott launched an uphill bid to be minority leader. Sen. Mitch McConnell was handily reelected but many rank-and-file senators are frustrated at party leaders following the 2022 elections.

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Fallout from the GOP's poor showing in midterms continues on Capitol Hill

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., says he will challenge Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell following a disappointing GOP showing in the 2022 midterm elections.

Fallout from the GOP's poor showing in midterms continues on Capitol Hill

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Tuesday

Politics

If the GOP wins the House, Kevin McCarthy will make a bid to be speaker

Presumptive House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is a Republican representative from California, who is currently the minority leader. He is likely to face several challenges in the next Congress.

If the GOP wins the House, Kevin McCarthy will make a bid to be speaker

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