House Chaplain Un-Resigns, Paul Ryan RetreatsAfter a clumsy forced resignation, the House chaplain changes his mind in a fiery letter citing possible anti-Catholic motives, and Paul Ryan folds.
Paul Ryan Won’t Run for ReelectionThe Speaker is ready to cash out — and Democrats are poised to cash in, as his departure turns a “solid Republican” seat into a toss-up.
GOP Rushes Omnibus Spending Bill Through HouseAfter the near defeat of the rule for passage of the bill, the House whipped it through unread, though the Senate may not be able to do likewise.
Paul Ryan’s Suicide MissionThe Speaker of the House has promised to stick with conservatives on immigration. Will he trade his gavel for a breakthrough deal?
ByEd Kilgore
Will Trump Make or Break an Immigration Deal?The odds of any legislation making it through the abattoir of both houses of Congress is limited at best — unless Trump gives Republicans cover.