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Some House Republicans have raised concerns about legislation backed by their party leadership that seeks to curtail migration at the border.

New York congressman’s résumé is largely fiction and campaign finance questions abide but support is vital for speaker McCarthy

Despite the negotiations, McCarthy still appears unlikely to have won over enough votes to become speaker

Trump had declined to say whether he still backs McCarthy, letting him hang in the wind for 24 hours

WASHINGTON — Even before Republicans take control of the House in January, their narrow majority is exposing the long-standing rift between the party's right-flank Freedom Caucus and its dwindling center-right.

Moderates are floating an "agreeable Republican" if McCarthy goes down.

WASHINGTON — A push from some House Republicans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over U.S.-Mexico border security could divide the caucus as it wrangles with a narrow majority next year.

A push from some House Republicans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over border security could divide the caucus.

WASHINGTON — The relatively weak red ripple from last week’s midterm elections may leave Republicans’ hopes for impeachment revenge against Joe Biden high and dry, but that probably won’t stop them from seeking dirt against the Democratic president, despite concerns from party moderates.