Congress Just Finished Wrapping Its End-of-the-Year Present for You (It’s a Year Without a Shutdown)
They also want you to know it's not the best present, but it's the best they could do.
By Jaime FullerThey also want you to know it's not the best present, but it's the best they could do.
By Jaime FullerNo shutdown this weekend. But next weekend? Who knows?
By Jaime FullerSince it still seems unlikely the bill will become law, it probably won't do much else than that.
By Elaine GodfreyPresident Obama will probably sign it.
By Jaime FullerTed Cruz was first given ample time to call the bill Obama's "diamond-encrusted, glow-in-the-dark Amex card."
By Jaime FullerOne person voted for Colin Powell.
By Jaime FullerHis last speech to the House featured a "few tears. Nothing wrong with that."
By Jaime FullerThe whole House will vote on this matter tomorrow — and then Boehner will finally get to peace out.
By Jaime FullerHe also leaves the Freedom Caucus with a final eye roll.
By Jaime FullerHe lost a bet.
By Jaime FullerHouse Republicans are going to try and override the veto on November 5.
By Jaime FullerAt least that's the plan now.
By Jaime Fuller"I speak the truth."
By Jaime FullerMeanwhile, the Wisconsin representative still doesn't care what anyone thinks because he doesn't want their crappy job.
By Jaime FullerFirst, prepare a look of utter disgust and revulsion (which shouldn't be too hard given the job we're talking about).
By Jaime FullerSome don’t mind the chaos because “electing McCarthy was the real worse scenario.”
By Jonah SheppNote: Only a handful of people on this list actually want the job.
By Eric LevitzThe House leadership election has unsurprisingly been postponed.
By Jaime FullerKevin McCarthy's stunning withdrawal may bring about the unprecedented.
By Eric Levitz and Nathan PembertonThe other leadership positions will be filled at a to-be-determined date.
By Jaime Fuller