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The House passed the chamber's rules package with all but one Republican vote while all GOP members voted for its first bill, which would strip funding from the IRS.
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Brazilian authorities were vowing to protect democracy and preparing to mete out punishment Monday after thousands of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters stormed Congress, the Supreme Court and presidential palace then trashed the nation’s highest seats of power.
Finally Speaker, McCarthy Faces First Governing Test
Normally routine, drafting and approving rules to govern the House is the new speaker's next showdown.
Biden Inspects Border After Restricting Immigration
The president did not appear to meet with anyone who was attempting to migrate to the U.S.
Brazilian Congress Stormed by Defeated President's Supporters
The action comes a week after the inauguration of his leftist rival, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
McCarthy Gains Momentum but Falls Short of Speakership in 13th Round
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif. 20th District) gained some momentum on Friday afternoon in his bid to become the House speaker, flipping more than a dozen votes in his favor.
Global Food Inflation Slowed in December After Hitting Record in 2022
The United Nations' global index for tracking food prices fell 1.9 percent in December after hitting an all-time high in 2022 amid drought, war, pandemic, and supply chain challenges.
2 Years After Jan. 6, Speaker Scrap Paralyzes Congress Again
The Jan. 6 anniversary comes as the House is paralyzed by a Republican fight over who'll be the speaker.
