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Some House Democrats celebrated the motion to vacate Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the House, while others described it as a “solemn” day in America. All 208 House Democrats who were present voted to oust McCarthy Tuesday afternoon. Five Republican votes were needed to boot McCarthy, and eight ultimately voted with …

There was some ballyhooing on Sunday that bipartisan Congressional leaders managed to avert a potential, partial government shutdown in the early morning hours of January 20. First of all, fat chance. Second of all, have you met Congress lately? Third, there may not be enough time to avoid a shutdown …