Trump’s House Speaker Ambitions Didn’t Go Great Last Time
Former President Donald Trump reportedly considered throwing his hat in the ring for speaker of the House earlier this week ― but it wasn’t the first time he’d thought about …
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McCarthy denies report he is stepping down from Congress
By Melanie Zanona, Pamela Brown and Heley Talbot | CNN Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is denying reports that he is expected to step down from Congress before the end …
Hakeem Jeffries Urges GOP To Loosen Reins In The House
The top Democrat in the House said Friday that Republicans should realize they need help to run the chamber, and should allow noncontroversial bills to come to the floor as …
McCarthy ouster leaves House adrift, GOP in search of leader
By Farnoush Amiri and Stephen Groves | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The stunning removal of Kevin McCarthy as speaker has left the House adrift as Republicans struggle to bring order …
House GOP devolves into round of angry retribution
By Melanie Zanona and Manu Raju | CNN As Kevin McCarthy was on the brink of losing his speakership, some of his allies delivered a not-so-veiled threat to GOP Rep. …
The Most Memorable Moments Kevin McCarthy’s Farewell Press Conference
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) relationship with the press was always a tenuous one. While no one could argue he was not available — his impromptu walk-and-talk gaggles clogged …
Hillary Clinton Says Divide Over Ukraine Aid In Congress Is A Win For Putin
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the current wrangling in Congress over funding Ukraine as it continues to fight a war against Moscow is working in the interest of …
House Speaker McCarthy defends leadership, cites Gaetz personal issues
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday lashed out at Rep. Matt Gaetz, saying that the fellow Republican lawmaker who is seeking to oust him has “personal things in his life …
Acting GOP Speaker Slammed For ‘Despicable’ Move Against Pelosi
House Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) had a curious choice for one of his very first orders of business: He booted Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) from the hideaway office …
Senate Republicans Aghast At Unprecedented House GOP Chaos
Senate Republicans were appalled after their counterparts in the House voted on Tuesday to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) ― a first in American history ― paralyzing the lower …