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Ted Cruz is the worst
Kevin McCarthy’s tortuous quest to take the gavel foreshadows years of legislative disarray
Republican congressman has won over a large number of holdouts but still falls short of majority
Republicans fail to reach deal after 11 ballots despite California congressman’s efforts to quell opposition
A hoodie-wearing stroke survivor, a Trump-backed author and an ex-mixed martial arts fighter are among the newcomers
House will now take up legislation that covers another $45bn in assistance for Ukraine a day after Zelenskyy visit
Ukrainian president receives warm reception from Democrats and secures more aid for fight against Russia
Legislation set for a vote this week includes $45bn in support for Ukraine
Disgraced crypto founder bows to pressure after reluctance to speak to US lawmakers
Win for Raphael Warnock strengthens US party’s hold on upper chamber and prompts Republican hand-wringing
Live results of elections that will determine control of the US Senate and House of Representatives during the second half of Joe Biden’s term as president
Committee probing former US president’s tax law compliance has been trying to get hold of documents since 2019
Joe Biden ‘confident’ lawmakers can avert economically damaging walkout
Republican senator Cynthia Lummis describes collapse of FTX as a wake-up call for Congress
Result comes amid widespread infighting among Republicans after poor midterms showing
President fares better than Clinton and Obama in midterms while Trump’s candidates take a battering
Party could use lower chamber of Congress to limit US support for Kyiv and disband the January 6 probe
Democratic and Republican political heavyweights hit campaign trail in state ahead of election fight for Congress
Incumbent Catherine Cortez Masto faces unexpectedly tight race for pivotal Senate seat
Ex-Breitbart News chair will remain free pending appeal against conviction for defying Congress subpoena
Experts are concerned that the US isn’t doing enough to support the development of the next wave of vaccines and treatments that the world needs to fight the Covid-19 pandemic
Upstart fund manager plans to piggyback on controversial transactions by politicians
Joe Manchin’s wish list angers progressives while clean-power backers want expanded grid
Repurchases are a superb discipline in corporate finance that should be encouraged
House members stop at island as Beijing keeps up intimidation campaign after Speaker’s trip
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