McCarthy Resignation Official Amid House Turmoil and Retirements; Colorado Bars Trump From Ballot Over Insurrection
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Kevin McCarthy's resignation as Speaker became official today as the House clerk read his letter. He's one of over 3 dozen House members retiring or seeking other office.
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Retirements typically spike in Jan-Feb as members spend time at home reevaluating, so more are expected after the holidays. This could lead to large House/Senate freshman classes in 2025.
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There's frustration over dysfunction in the House - a chaotic session so far with a lengthy speakership battle, polarization, and few bills passed. Threats of violence are also rising.
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The CO Supreme Court ruled Trump engaged in insurrection and can't be on the 2024 ballot, speeding efforts to force the issue to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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The Biden admin believes a ceasefire it brokered in eastern Congo will hold through elections, preventing larger conflict between Congo and Rwanda.