Author: Hailey Bullis and Lauren Green, Washington Examiner
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Republicans race to confirm Trump DNI pick Jay Clayton to break spy program gridlock
Senate Republicans are moving quickly to vote on President Donald Trump’s pick to run the country’s intelligence agencies, underscoring the level of anxiety in Washington over a temporary lapse in the federal government’s spy powers. The Senate Intelligence Committee scheduled a confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton the same day the president announced his nomination to…
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Johnson delays votes on major bills as GOP infighting derails agenda
Strife within the House Republican conference is once again on public display, derailing Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) plans to pass three major pieces of legislation this week. The House Rules Committee was set to meet at 8 a.m. after having to reschedule its meeting Monday night to consider a rule for an extension of section…