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politics2 years ago

Capitol Hill Showdown: Hardline Republicans Target House Speaker McCarthy

Hardline Republicans, led by Rep Matt Gaetz, are seeking to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy after he pushed through a last-minute spending bill with support from Democrats to avert a government shutdown. Gaetz, a vocal critic of McCarthy, plans to file a motion to vacate against the Speaker, citing the need for "trustworthy" leadership. McCarthy's decision to rely on Democratic votes for the spending bill has angered hard-right Republicans, who view it as a betrayal. The outcome of Gaetz's challenge remains uncertain, but McCarthy dismisses it as personal and vows to continue governing.

via bbc.com|
#government-shutdown#hardline-republicans#house-speaker-kevin-mccarthy
politics2 years ago

The Impending Threat: Hardline Republicans Push U.S. Government Towards Shutdown

The U.S. government is on the brink of a partial shutdown as a few hardline House Republicans refuse to support a bipartisan stopgap spending bill. If Congress fails to pass a spending package by Sunday, the National Park Service will close, the Securities and Exchange Commission will suspend activities, and federal workers will be furloughed. The House is set to vote on a 30-day funding measure that is expected to fail due to opposition from Democrats and hardline conservatives. The hardliners want full-scale spending legislation for fiscal 2024 instead. The repeated brinkmanship raises concerns about the nation's creditworthiness and could impact financial markets.

via Reuters|
#bipartisan-negotiations#hardline-republicans#politics
politics2 years ago

Kevin McCarthy's Leadership in Jeopardy as GOP Faces Internal Turmoil.

Hardline Republicans blocked Speaker Kevin McCarthy's attempt to bring bills to the floor, seen as payback for his deal with President Biden last week to raise the debt ceiling. This move highlights the little control McCarthy has over his own party, with lawmakers frustrated over the "Dysfunction Caucus" grinding business to a halt. McCarthy relies on the far-right flank to keep power, and the stalemate shows the challenges of leading a narrow majority reliant on its most extreme members.

via Business Insider|
#debt-ceiling#hardline-republicans#house-gop