Variations of the group have thwarted Speaker Kevin McCarthy at every turn during the months-long fiscal fights.
Author: Marianna Sotomayor
House Republicans eye long-term funding without deal yet to avert shutdown
The deadline to extend funding to keep the government open is just more than a week away.
House Republicans expected to break logjam on Pentagon funding bill Thursday
House Republicans are trying to find a way out of a quagmire that has provided the toughest test of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s tenure.
Republicans postpone procedural vote on short-term funding deal
The House GOP will return to negotiations over the continuing resolution, as a Sept. 30 deadline to fund the government and avert a shutdown looms.
House Republicans strike deal on short-term funding, but Senate likely to reject
The short-term funding bill, known as a continuing resolution, would keep the government running until Oct. 31, but is likely to face opposition in the Senate.
Kevin McCarthy dares hard-right Republicans to oust him as speaker
The House has descended into chaos after three days of stagnation.
House punts on Pentagon bill, an ominous sign as shutdown looms
The usually noncontroversial step became tied up in a broader GOP debate that threatens to derail negotiations over the budget.
House lawmakers return to looming budget and impeachment decisions
Funding the government will mark the greatest hurdle to date for the fragile House Republican majority and Kevin McCarthy’s chances of keeping his speaker’s gavel.
Dwindling Blue Dog Democrats look to stage a comeback for moderates
The Blue Dog Coalition at its peak boasted 70 members; now it has 10. Three young leaders are hoping they can reestablish the power of the group.
Hispanic GOP caucus grows its numbers — and wants to increase its influence
The Congressional Hispanic Conference has doubled in size and is working to influence legislation from border security to fiscal negotiations.