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GOP leadership scrambles to stave off ‘Team McCarthy’ defections on debt limit bill

GOP opposition to a bill to lift the debt ceiling has largely, and loudly, come from the expected places: the conservative House Freedom Caucus and those lawmakers aligned with it.

Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz to retire

EXCLUSIVE — Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz will step down from his post atop the 19,000-person law enforcement organization in the coming weeks following nearly two years at his post, the Washington Examiner has learned.

Putin renews ‘dirty bomb’ nuclear plant threat after drone attack

Russian President Vladimir Putin raised the specter of a “dirty bomb” incident at a Russian-occupied nuclear power plant while contemplating retaliation for an apparent Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow.

Gaetz says McCarthy’s collaboration with Democrats on debt could trigger motion to vacate

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) said House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) collaboration with Democrats to bypass Republicans on a debt deal vote could trigger a motion to vacate.

Schumer plans to bring debt ceiling bill to Senate floor ‘as quickly as possible’

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said it is imperative to move the debt ceiling bill as quickly as possible once it passes in the House, calling the deal a “responsible, prudent, and very necessary way forward.”

Biden investigation: Wray headed for contempt after defying ‘criminal scheme’ FBI subpoena

FBI Director Christopher Wray blew through another subpoena deadline and faces a contempt charge for refusing to hand over a form allegedly describing a “criminal scheme” involving President Joe Biden.

California Democratic Senate candidates take aim at Republican policies

The three Democrats campaigning to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) are striking out at Republicans in a bid to secure support from the California party organization.

Debt ceiling: Massie files payment prioritization amendment ahead of rules vote

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) filed an amendment Tuesday that would require the Treasury to prioritize payments using a five-tiered structure and indicated he would vote in favor of the debt deal negotiated by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and President Joe Biden.

Debt ceiling: House GOP unity ‘forced Biden to do his job,’ McConnell says

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) praised House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and GOP negotiators for reaching a bipartisan agreement to raise the debt ceiling, while also criticizing Democrats and the Biden administration for not coming to the bargaining table sooner.

Outgoing CDC head Rochelle Walensky to testify before Republican-led coronavirus committee

Departing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky has received a green light from the Biden administration to testify before Congress in mid-June, according to the House GOP.
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