A former speaker of the U.S. House and the British prime minister have struggled to corral the extreme right factions of their parties.
Tag: McCarthy, Kevin (1965- )
McCarthy Allies Criticize Far Right for Leaderless House as Israel Is Attacked
Several Republicans fumed at the rebels in their ranks for rendering Congress impotent at a time when legislation and additional funding could be needed to help Israel.
Thursday Briefing: What’s Next After McCarthy’s Downfall
Plus an auction of works from China’s top art collector.
Wednesday Briefing: McCarthy Ousted as House Speaker
Plus wind-powered merchant ships to fight climate change.
Friday Briefing
Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the White House.
Zelensky Visits Washington to Shore Up Support on Ukraine War
President Volodymyr Zelensky told lawmakers that Ukraine would lose the war to Russia if the United States curtailed the flow of aid and weapons.
McCarthy Declines to Host House Forum for Zelensky Amid G.O.P. Rifts
The speaker plans a private meeting with the Ukrainian president, but his refusal to arrange for rank-and-file lawmakers to hear from him directly reflects Republican resistance to continuing aid to Kyiv.
Biden Seeks $24 Billion More for Ukraine in Test of Bipartisan Support
The aid request is the first by the president since Republicans took over the House, and some party leaders have expressed opposition to spending more to help Ukraine beat back Russian forces.
U.S. Support for Ukraine Aid Starts to Fray After Debt Limit Deal
Spending caps set by the debt limit bill have empowered critics of U.S. aid to Ukraine, threatening the bipartisan coalition that has kept military assistance flowing to Kyiv.
A Big Day for the Debt Ceiling
The bipartisan debt limit deal still isn’t assured of passing.