Top Democrats are disgruntled with the incoming GOP House majority's stated priorities, labeling it as 'extreme MAGA.'
Michigan Rep.-elect John James calls on House Republicans to unite and get work done after retaking the majority and discusses Kevin McCarthy's struggle to rally support for his bid to become House Speaker.priorities for the 118th Congress, labeling it as"extreme MAGA" and out of touch.
The GOP rules package sent to members Sunday evening by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., included proposed tax cuts and a new Judiciary subcommittee for investigations into the Biden administration, and prevents congressional staff from unionizing.McCarthy's central concession in the rules package would allow any five Republican representatives to force a vote of no confidence in the speaker.
Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., accused Republicans of caving to"the most extreme" of their caucus members.
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