GOP discusses new concessions in behind-the-scenes talks on making McCarthy Speaker

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The Hill's Morning Report — Speaker drama intensifies heading into day three

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Trump's abortion remarks underscore political peril for GOP

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Lawmakers say McCarthy Speaker fight portends debt ceiling crisis

The messy, drawn-out battle over electing the next Speaker is raising the danger of a debt limit crisis later this year, lawmakers in both parties warn.   Conservative rebels in the House are demanding that the next Speaker, whether it’s Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) or someone else, make a stand against passing a clean debt limit increase, which would set up a major fight with Senate Democrats and President Biden.   Congress has successfully avoided a debt limit crisis since 2011, which was also the first year of a new House GOP majority.   That year, the sta

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What can’t the House do without a Speaker?

Concerns are rising around Capitol Hill as the two-day impasse among Republicans over who should serve as Speaker effectively keeps the chamber in limbo.  Republicans have signaled some signs of progress within the party as talks remain ongoing; however, it remains unclear if House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) can cobble together enough votes to take the Speaker’s gavel.  Frustrations are running high on both sides, as mem

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