Kevin McCarthy's Troubles: Dysfunction Caucus, Shutdown Looming, and Right-Wing Extremists
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A group of lawmakers, known as the "dysfunction caucus," is impeding House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's attempts to pass legislation funding the federal government, potentially leading to a government shutdown on October 1 if Congress fails to act. These holdouts have consistently defied leadership and are causing difficulties in winning their support.
- Meet the House 'Dysfunction Caucus' Vexing Kevin McCarthy The Wall Street Journal
- GOP Rep. urges McCarthy to 'cut out' Freedom Caucus and work with Dems to avert shutdown MSNBC
- In McCarthy’s home district, allies back him as shutdown looms CNN
- Editorial: Kevin McCarthy's fealty to right-wing extremists makes a government shutdown more likely Los Angeles Times
- Letter to the editor: If McCarthy is in trouble, we are too Press Herald
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