Political leaders prepare for gridlock and inquiries in next Congress - The Detroit News

Would-be leaders of both major parties are already gearing up for messy fights in the next session of Congress, with critical funding issues and investigations looming. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y ... Read More

In Congress, a Day Can Last Months if Politics Demands It

Proponents planned to move on the first day of the new Congress in 2011, so Democratic leaders prepared to put the Senate in recess before they could act and then keep it that way — instead of ... Read More

Amid Washington gridlock, why Democrats outside of DC are optimistic - USA TODAY

But among Democratic leaders and progressives outside of D.C., there is more optimism; after the midterm elections last year, 140 million Americans now live in Democratic-controlled states versus ... Read More

A recipe for gridlock: Lawmakers brace for partisan feuds and legislative stalemate | CNN Politics

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., takes questions from journalists after winning the House Speaker nomination at a House Republican leadership meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, on ... Read More

Republicans Prepare New Rules, but Fixing Congress Isn’t So Easy

Republicans Prepare New Rules, but Fixing Congress Isn’t So Easy History suggests that the procedural plans of the new House Republican majority are likely to lead to more gridlock and ... Read More

French political leaders in gridlock as parliament returns for crunch vote - MSN

Political parties are battling to push forward their candidate and whoever wins is expected to put forward a cabinet. But negotiations have been slow and frustrating in a country with no history ... Read More

Congress tries to restrain Trump on tariffs: From the Politics Desk - NBC News

In today’s edition, our Capitol Hill team explores how Republicans are joining with Democrats in efforts to check President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Read More

The future President Trump or President Harris will likely face a hostile Congress - The Washington Post

Even in victory, Harris or Trump could earn a dubious prize: Hostile Congress. With Democrats close to a House majority and Republicans on the verge of claiming the Senate, the next president ... Read More

New poll shows slight thaw for Biden approval, resilient support for Trump | PBS News

In Congress, House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is “struggling” while MAGA Republicans and the Freedom Caucus thrive, she said. “When you see those dynamics play out, … ... Read More

Political gridlock may help U.S. stocks but inflation still in driver's seat | Reuters

Split control of the U.S. Congress following the midterm elections may provide a tailwind for stocks at the end of a bruising year, but inflation and the Federal Reserve are likely to remain the ... Read More

Political leaders prepare for gridlock and inquiries in next Congress

Political leaders prepare for gridlock and inquiries in next Congress Democrats call McCarthy a weak leader as Trump declares candidacy and gets his Twitter back November 20, 2022 More than 2 ... Read More