N.C. Republicans pass redistricting map expected to flip 3 House seats

Biden surveys Hurricane Idalia’s damage in Florida, without DeSantis

Vice President Biden made a trip to Florida to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Idalia. He was joined by FEMA Director Peter Gaynor and other officials. Vice President Biden visited various areas in the state that had suffered the effects of the storm, assessing the damage and providing comfort to those affected. The Vice […]

Matt Gaetz files motion to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker

On April 16, 2021, U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) filed a motion to oust House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Gaetz’s motion cites a “lack of principled leadership” from McCarthy as a reason for the ousting. Gaetz’s motion came in the wake of McCarthy’s decision to censure fellow […]

Hard-right backtrack on spending levels leaves sour taste for colleagues

The hard-right backtrack on spending levels by the government has left a sour taste for both finance and social policy colleagues, who have expressed their dismay at the sudden shift in policy. The government’s enthusiasm for reducing spending and maintaining tight fiscal discipline has been in direct opposition to the calls from colleagues for increased […]