Washington Times - Politics

• Youngkin's political fortunes on the line in battle for control of the Virginia legislature

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  The 2023 battle for the Virginia General Assembly is a contest of many firsts.

• House in limbo after McCarthy booted from speaker's podium

  4-10-2023 Politics Washington Times - Politics 23

  The House recessed Tuesday following a historic vote that ejected Kevin McCarthy as speaker and lawmakers huddled privately to hash out a plan to...

• RNC warns Christie and Ramaswamy against joint Fox News appearance

  4-10-2023 Politics Washington Times - Politics 39

  The Republican National Committee has warned former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy that they would be banned from...

• NYC mayor headed to Latin America with message for asylum seekers: 'We are at capacity'

  4-10-2023 Politics Washington Times - Politics 51

  New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday said he will travel to Latin America to discourage people from seeking asylum in the city as it struggles...

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• In historic vote, GOP rebels eject House Speaker Kevin McCarthy after heated debate

  4-10-2023 Politics Washington Times - Politics 23

  House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted Tuesday by a handful of rebel Republicans, throwing the chamber into chaos and escalating the GOP's battle...

• Biden targets Chinese suppliers in new front against fentanyl

  4-10-2023 Politics Washington Times - Politics 45

  The Biden administration pinned blame for the fentanyl crisis on Chinese operatives and moved Tuesday to try to punish them, bringing a series of...

• Public trusts Republicans more on key issues, Gallup survey shows

  4-10-2023 Politics Washington Times - Politics 29

  Partisan discord and jittery voters seem to be the hallmarks of politics at the moment. The Republican Party has managed to sneak by Democratic...

• Public trusts Republicans more on key issues, Gallup survey shows

  4-10-2023 Politics Washington Times - Politics 31

  Partisan discord and jittery voters seem to be the hallmarks of politics at the moment. The Republican Party has managed to sneak by Democratic...

• Sen. Warner concerned bipartisan bill to crack down on TikTok is crumbling in Senate

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  Sen. Mark Warner is worried that a push to pass bipartisan legislation restricting foreign technology including TikTok is falling apart on Capitol...

• 'Tennessee Three' Democrat files federal lawsuit over expulsion, House rules that silenced him

  4-10-2023 Politics Washington Times - Politics 38

  Tennessee Democratic Rep. Justin Jones filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging his expulsion in April and the House rules restricting...

• Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace late Dianne Feinstein; 3rd Black female senator in U.S. history

  4-10-2023 Politics Washington Times - Politics 24

  Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler was sworn in as the newest member of the Senate on Tuesday, replacing California Sen....

• Office space insanity: Feds spent $3.3 billion on office furniture during pandemic despite telework

  4-10-2023 Politics Washington Times - Politics 20

  The federal government spent billions furnishing agency offices during the pandemic despite most buildings sitting nearly empty as employees worked...