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The GOP faced disunity over a failed motion to censure Rep. Adam Schiff.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy struggled to control his caucus as 20 GOP members voted against the motion.
The vote revealed cracks in GOP leadership and potential challenges in passing legislation later in the year.

Donald Trump was considered a top candidate for Speaker of the House, planning to use the role to impeach Biden and obstruct pending cases.
Trump's late-breaking decision to endorse Jim Jordan instead of running himself increased the likelihood of Jordan becoming Speaker.
There is concern that a Trump speakership could lead to economic turmoil, interference in Biden's administration, and potential obstruction of justice in Trump's legal cases.

US Congressman Marjorie Taylor Green is trying to hold unofficial hearings on important issues.
The lack of sufficient support in Congress is hindering progress on important matters.
A group dubbed the Dream Team led by Bret Weinstein is stepping up to confront challenges.

In the Senate, any senator can propose amendments to a bill, which means a lot of ideas can be discussed, even if they are not directly related to the bill. This makes the Senate a place for open debate.
Filling the tree is a process where the majority leader can limit the amendments that can be made to a bill, essentially blocking others from changing the proposed legislation. This can help the majority pass their ideas without unwanted changes.
The House of Representatives has stricter rules that allow the majority to control the amendments more tightly, which some say limits true democratic discussion. In this sense, the Senate has more room for debate compared to the House.

Deliberation in politics is not just about talking; it's about finding and voting on the best ideas. When someone proposes a better idea, it should win if most agree.
The Senate allows for more input on ideas compared to the House, which often restricts amendments and discussion. This can lead to a lack of representation for popular ideas in the House.
Both the Senate and House have their issues: the Senate can be blocked by a minority, while the House often silences majority support. Finding a balance between the two is challenging but important.

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