Elena Moore

But the race for Waltz's seat is shaping up to be way more competitive than expected. And, you know, Stefanik won her race by double digits last fall. But, you know, the decision to withdraw her nomination shows that Republicans just don't want to take any more risks right now in any more races, especially when there's still a long to do list on Capitol Hill.

But the race for Waltz's seat is shaping up to be way more competitive than expected. And, you know, Stefanik won her race by double digits last fall. But, you know, the decision to withdraw her nomination shows that Republicans just don't want to take any more risks right now in any more races, especially when there's still a long to do list on Capitol Hill.

But the race for Waltz's seat is shaping up to be way more competitive than expected. And, you know, Stefanik won her race by double digits last fall. But, you know, the decision to withdraw her nomination shows that Republicans just don't want to take any more risks right now in any more races, especially when there's still a long to do list on Capitol Hill.

You know, Trump has done a lot by executive action. But in terms of legislation, it's a different story. Republicans want to make Trump's 2017 tax cuts permanent. They also want more funding for defense and the president's immigration agenda permanent. So, again, Michelle, this really is a reminder of just how fragile the GOP majority in the House is right now.

You know, Trump has done a lot by executive action. But in terms of legislation, it's a different story. Republicans want to make Trump's 2017 tax cuts permanent. They also want more funding for defense and the president's immigration agenda permanent. So, again, Michelle, this really is a reminder of just how fragile the GOP majority in the House is right now.

You know, Trump has done a lot by executive action. But in terms of legislation, it's a different story. Republicans want to make Trump's 2017 tax cuts permanent. They also want more funding for defense and the president's immigration agenda permanent. So, again, Michelle, this really is a reminder of just how fragile the GOP majority in the House is right now.

Well, for her part, Stefanik told Fox News last night that she supported Trump's decision.

Well, for her part, Stefanik told Fox News last night that she supported Trump's decision.

Well, for her part, Stefanik told Fox News last night that she supported Trump's decision.

He and I had multiple conversations today, and we are committed to delivering results on behalf of the American people. House Speaker Mike Johnson has invited Stefanik back to House GOP leadership. But it's unclear what role that may be since her old job has since been filled.

He and I had multiple conversations today, and we are committed to delivering results on behalf of the American people. House Speaker Mike Johnson has invited Stefanik back to House GOP leadership. But it's unclear what role that may be since her old job has since been filled.

He and I had multiple conversations today, and we are committed to delivering results on behalf of the American people. House Speaker Mike Johnson has invited Stefanik back to House GOP leadership. But it's unclear what role that may be since her old job has since been filled.

And, you know, though Johnson expressed enthusiasm about having her back on the Democratic side, they're framing this whole moment pretty differently. In a statement from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, he said, quote, House Republicans are running scared.

And, you know, though Johnson expressed enthusiasm about having her back on the Democratic side, they're framing this whole moment pretty differently. In a statement from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, he said, quote, House Republicans are running scared.

And, you know, though Johnson expressed enthusiasm about having her back on the Democratic side, they're framing this whole moment pretty differently. In a statement from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, he said, quote, House Republicans are running scared.

Judges typically don't have control over what cases they're assigned. This latest assignment happens to come shortly after a separate case Boasberg presided over, in which he temporarily blocked the administration from deporting alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador. Trump criticized that move last week and called for Boasberg to be impeached.

Judges typically don't have control over what cases they're assigned. This latest assignment happens to come shortly after a separate case Boasberg presided over, in which he temporarily blocked the administration from deporting alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador. Trump criticized that move last week and called for Boasberg to be impeached.

It sparked concern among the legal community and even prompted Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to issue a rare statement. saying, quote, impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision. Elena Moore, NPR News, Washington.

It sparked concern among the legal community and even prompted Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to issue a rare statement. saying, quote, impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision. Elena Moore, NPR News, Washington.

Senate Republicans hold a majority in the chamber, but they needed Democratic votes to overcome a filibuster and get the measure to a final vote. For that procedural vote, a total of 10 Democrats sided with Republicans to advance the bill. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was one of them and argued that allowing the GOP to pass their bill was a better move than shutting down the government.