How the Israel-Hamas war divides California’s Democrats
WASHINGTON — After leaving an off-the-record happy hour last week, I found myself stuck in a traffic jam on Capitol Hill. Protests — and blocked roads…
GOP civil war turns physical, with Kevin McCarthy on front line
WASHINGTON — Congress, in my humble opinion, is the best beat in Washington. Not only do you have (mostly) unfettered access to lawmakers, but you also…
With abortion on the ballot, Democrats win big in Ohio, Virginia and Kentucky
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, voters in Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky and a handful of other states went to the polls to make their voices heard. Analysts said…
The Republican fight over Israel funding, explained
WASHINGTON — Hamas militants’ Oct. 7 attack prompted lawmakers to issue statements and file resolutions affirming America’s unflinching commitment to Israel. But talk is cheap. Many…
Can Mike Johnson become speaker of the House?
WASHINGTON — First, McCarthy. Then Scalise and Jordan, and now Emmer. The list of House Republicans who have tried and failed to win the speaker’s gavel…