Showing results for: shutdown (page 14)
For the House Freedom Caucus, tormenting Kevin McCarthy is the point
Sabrina Haake
Conveniently, the Freedom Caucus wants to blame Democrats after Donald Trump ran up $8 trillion in debt
With shutdown looming, GOP’s comic-book villains push America to the abyss
Brian Karem
Kevin McCarthy can't control his own caucus, let alone Congress. His next move is likely political suicide
Kevin McCarthy has officially lost all control of his GOP “clown show”
Heather Digby Parton
One big question remains, however: Who else can get the votes if McCarthy can't?
GOP Rep. Nancy Mace is “very unhappy” with Kevin McCarthy: “I don’t like feeling like I was misled”
Sophia Tesfaye
"I don’t like feeling like I was misled or lied to on particular pieces of legislation," says S.C. Republican
My neurodivergent reading of “The Little Mermaid”: Ariel is autistic, and Eric has ADHD
Makeisha Mirza
From dinglehoppers to updated "Kiss the Girl" lyrics, 2023's "Little Mermaid" resonates with my neurodivergent self
Mark Meadows and Kevin McCarthy: Where do Republicans get these worms?
Lucian K. Truscott IV
There is a reason why they were put into positions of power by this Republican Party
Is Joe Biden in big trouble? It looks that way — and he’s got nobody else to blame
Brian Karem
Biden's accomplishments are real. So are the self-inflicted wounds — and the fact no one wants him to run again
In move to slash CDC budget, House Republicans target major HIV program Trump launched
Andy Miller, Sam Whitehead
The HIV program launched in 2019 with the goal of cutting new infections nationwide by 90% by 2030
Impeachment threatens to split apart Kevin McCarthy’s fragile GOP House majority
Sophia Tesfaye
At least one right-wing member of Kevin McCarthy's GOP caucus stands in the way of impeachment
Tommy Tuberville tears down the last pillar of the GOP’s claim to patriotism
Heather Digby Parton
Republicans are simply too impotent to stop Tuberville's attacks on the military. MAGA is their only loyalty now
Trump vs. Biden 2024 will be all-time ugly — and the media’s making it worse
Brian Karem
Trump lies about his weight — and that's what the press focuses on? We won't save democracy that way, folks
12 of the biggest strikes during this Hot Labor Summer
Olivia Luppino
From Hollywood and Starbucks to nurses and bus drivers, workers nationwide continue to seek better contracts
Republicans demand a ransom: Defund the prosecution of Donald Trump or else
Heather Digby Parton
A government shutdown over something that will make no difference is a perfect illustration of the Republican Party
House Freedom Caucus threatens “reckless” government shutdown unless far-right demands are met
Jessica Corbett
Right-wingers accused of trying to "tank the economy" ahead of 2024 election
A crisis of isolation is making heat waves more deadly
Akielly Hu
As extreme heat worsens, cities are exploring ways to reach isolated individuals before it’s too late
Fur farms are breeding grounds for disease and a public health threat. It’s time to shut them down
Matthew Rozsa
Experts say the risk of COVID and "bird flu" H5N1 outbreaks outweigh the benefits of these cruel facilities
George R.R. Martin’s deal with HBO is suspended, but he’s got plenty to keep him busy
Nardos Haile
Maybe this means he'll have more time to finish the long overdue "Winds of Winter"
“Disgraceful”: GOP advances bill that could remove 220,000 teachers from classrooms
Jake Johnson
"If left to their own devices, Republicans would gleefully take public education to the graveyard," Democrat warns
Kamala Harris opens her home to Muslims — including me — as Trump promises a “bigger” ban
Dean Obeidallah
This was the first time ever that a U.S. vice president celebrated Eid at their residence
“It is disgusting”: Fran Drescher calls out “greedy” Hollywood execs in heated, viral strike speech
Nardos Haile
The "Nanny" star delivered a rousing speech, rallying the 160,000 actors ready to strike
GOP accused of breaking debt ceiling deal and “threatening a government shutdown”
Jake Johnson
Republicans have already "walked away from this deal," says Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Inside the race to build a $1.2 billion fish barricade
Tom Johnson
The Army Corps of Engineers aims to block invasive carp from the Great Lakes. But the fish could get there first
“Great dissent”: Ketanji Brown Jackson stands as the Supreme Court’s lone liberal hope
Henry Chandonnet
Justice Jackson’s early impact has been deeply felt through biting dissents and cross-partisan judicial coalitions
“I need to host”: Roy Wood Jr. talks “The Daily Show” and why late-night TV needs change
D. Watkins
As the comic heads out on tour, he discusses the writers' strike, Gwyneth Paltrow, Correspondents' Dinner and more
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