Democrat will consider saving McCarthy's job if he offers 'concessions'

WASHINGTON — Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Grand Rapids, said Sunday that she would be open to helping save Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy's position in leadership if Republicans put "some concessions in place." Congress passed a short-term budget bill Saturday night that will extend existing funding levels through Nov. 17, avoiding a government shut down shortly before the deadline. Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, one of several hardline Republicans who had been pushing McCarthy not to support a short-term bill, said Sunday he plans to try to remove McCarthy from leadership this week over...