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In-depth reporting on Congress, campaigns, and the way Washington works from Joe Perticone.

The GOP Women Are Humiliating Mike Johnson

Move aside, Freedom Caucus. There’s a new House Republican insurgency in town.

6 hrs ago •

Those Obamacare Subsidies Aren’t Going to Extend Themselves

Unfortunately, lawmakers probably won’t end up extending them, either.

Dec 2 •

From Republican House to Retirement Home

Mike Johnson is watching dozens of his colleagues shuffle off toward the exits.

Nov 25 •

Senators Scramble to Disown the Sweetheart Deal They Gave Themselves

Some lawmakers want to repeal the sneaky $500,000 payout.

Nov 20 •

In Major Rebuke to Trump, House Passes Epstein Files Resolution

Trump’s grip on his party is beginning to loosen because of a group of renegade Republicans.

Nov 18 •

Trump Kicks California Republicans Into the Abyss

As their districts disappear and their careers in Congress end, few admit their own party is to blame.

Nov 13 •

Nuking the Filibuster Is Still on the Menu

A deal to reopen government isn’t enough for Trump’s most loyal Senate Republicans.

Nov 11 •

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