We’re now on the third attempt to deflect from releasing the files. This one doesn’t appear to be working either.
Mike Johnson
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Devout Speaker Johnson and the Worship of Trump
Today on TAP: Trump’s acceptance of a really cool $400 million 747 bribe raises no ethical issues for Old-Time Religion Johnson.
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Can Congress Take Back Tariff Authority From Trump?
Absolutely. Whether they will is a matter of whether Republicans will continue to put loyalty to Donald Trump above the economy and the country.
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House Republicans Squeak Through Budget Resolution
But there is a lot more work to do, and no consensus yet.
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The GOP Still Has No Legislative Plan
Republicans agree on what they want broadly, but not on the details or how to get there. Failure is not an option, and yet it may happen anyway.
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Johnson Wins Speaker Battle; War Goes On
An extended first ballot shows the tenuous hold Johnson has on the House Republican caucus.
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Congress Has the Opportunity to Do the Funniest Thing Ever
The Speaker election looks tight. The presidential election certification is just days away. Could Republicans impose their own January 6th through sheer obstinacy?
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Democrats Allow More IRS Funding to Fade Away
Concessions from the 2023 debt ceiling fight continue to haunt Democrats, and tax cheats could enjoy hundreds of billions in savings.
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The Lamest-Duck Session
November and December will nominally be about confirming judges and kicking the can on must-pass bills. More ambitious efforts probably aren’t happening.
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On Health Care, the Choice Is Progress or Indescribable Nightmare
Kamala Harris would make things better. Donald Trump would lay waste to health insurance and hospitals, and bring back measles and polio.