House speakership in doubt as opposition to Jim Jordan hardens. Jordan held meetings with some of the Republicans who opposed him. The House has been without a Speaker since Kevin McCarthy’s removal. Republican Jim Jordan faced unexpected opposition in the first vote for the position of US House of Representatives Speaker. Despite vigorous lobbying, 20 … Read more
Republicans have chosen Steve Scalise as their candidate. A floor vote by the full House will be the next step in the process. The Republican Party has been grappling with internal divisions. Republicans have chosen Steve Scalise as their candidate for the new Speaker of the House of Representatives in a secret vote. He secured … Read more
Kevin McCarthy’s successor to receive poisoned chalice too. Matt Gaetz initiated this ousting after McCarthy’s recent agreement. McCarthy indicated that he wouldn’t seek the position again. Kevin McCarthy’s Speakership in the House of Representatives has come to an end through an unusual no-confidence vote – a first in the history of US House Speakers in … Read more
Kevin McCarthy says US House of Representatives votes to remove Republican. The final vote count was 216-210 in favor of removing McCarthy. Florida Republican Matt Gaet initiated the removal process by filing a motion to vacate. Kevin McCarthy, The Speaker of the US House of Representatives, has been removed from his position through a no-confidence … Read more
Matt Gaetz leads a major bid to oust Kevin McCarthy. Tensions between the two Republican figures escalated over the weekend. McCarthy collaborated with Democrats to pass a bill funding government agencies. US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing a political battle for his position as a motion to remove him has been filed … Read more
US government avoids shutdown with bipartisan support for short-term funding agreement. Funding was secured until November 17th, signed into law by President Biden. Disappointment for Democrats as no additional aid for Ukraine is included. The US government has managed to avoid a federal shutdown by reaching a consensus between the House and Senate on a … Read more
Red carpet at the White House entrance, and U.S. military personnel nearby. Ukrainian flag displayed in front of White House. The military color guard on the southern driveway with American and Ukrainian flags. A crimson carpet stretches out towards the entrance of the presidential residence, while a contingent of U.S. military personnel donned in their … Read more
US Congress faces expense & ethics debate. Kelly Armstrong acknowledged the difficulty of achieving consensus within their caucus. House hardliners are against combining border security. This week, the U.S. House of Representatives is set to return for what is expected to be a contentious battle over spending cuts and impeachment, potentially leading to gridlock in … Read more
Kevin McCarthy and Joe Biden will meet again to discuss raising the US debt ceiling. The pair met on Wednesday for the first time to see if they could get along. McCarthy asserts that a debt ceiling solution would need to include spending reforms. President Joe Biden and Republican Speaker of the US House of … Read more
Treasury Secretary tells that US has hit its artificially imposed borrowing limit of $31.381 trillion. Extraordinary measures put a hold on contributions and redemptions. Analysts believe deal will be reached, but tensions are high between Biden and McCarthy. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen informed congressional leaders that the United States has reached its debt ceiling and … Read more
Senior House Republicans are rushing quickly to establish evidence against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro. Mayorkas as they seriously consider starting a rare impeachment process against a Cabinet secretary. Republicans claim that hearings on the issues at the southern border may serve as a prelude. Senior House Republicans are rushing quickly to establish evidence against Homeland … Read more
McCarthy says he is “1,000%” certain that he will complete his term in the House. McCarthy asserted that despite the new one-person threshold on move to vacate. McCarthy thanked former President Donald Trump for helping him get the votes. Newly-elected House Speaker Kevin McCarthy thanked former President Donald Trump for helping him get the votes, … Read more
McCarthy was chosen House speaker in the early hours of Saturday morning. It was the longest campaign in 164 years for a House speaker. The election marks the beginning of the 118th Congress. Kevin McCarthy was chosen House speaker in the wee hours of Saturday morning, capping days of arduous talks and unsuccessful votes. This … Read more
Members of the US House of Representatives will try to pick a Speaker for 4th day. Kevin McCarthy has so far fallen short of the 218 votes needed to win. That’s as a result of a right-wing group inside his own party not supporting him. In an effort to break a political deadlock, members of … Read more
Ohio Rep. Warren Davidson prenominated Kevin McCarthy for speaker. McCarthy lost in three Tuesday and one Wednesday rounds. 20 Republicans backed Florida Rep. Byron Donalds in his fourth effort. Rep. Warren Davidson of Ohio nominated House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy for speaker once more after McCarthy failed to receive enough votes to win in three … Read more
Rep. Kevin McCarthy faces surprising competition in the fourth speaker vote. Rep. McCarthy has been embroiled in controversy recently. Texas Rep. Chip Roy nominated FL Rep. Byron Donalds. As the House continues voting for a fourth round, it would appear that Republican Party Leader Kevin McCarthy has been unable to secure the necessary number of … Read more
President Biden first discussed the House GOP floor fight on Wednesday. Biden termed the drama “embarrassing” and “not a good look” The vice president left the White House to meet with Mitch McConnell. After Kevin McCarthy failed three times to gain the votes necessary to become speaker, President Joe Biden spoke publicly for the first … Read more
The House will meet at noon ET even though there is still no speaker elected. However, a GOP source familiar with the situation indicated that it’s likely that the House may adjourn right away so that talks can go on for the rest of the day. A nominee needs 218 votes, however if members abstain, … Read more
First occasion since 1923 when the House adjourned without a speaker. The upheaval in the House portends two years of Republican struggle. Analysts warn that McCarthy’s success may harm House work. Republican leader Kevin McCarthy repeatedly fell short in his campaign to become Speaker of the US House of Representatives on a day marked by … Read more
On the third ballot, Byron Donalds voted for Jim Jordan over Kevin McCarthy. If McCarthy’s trail reappears, Donalds may reconsider his mind. The Florida Republican wouldn’t specify who he’d vote for as speaker. Republican Rep. Byron Donalds said on Wednesday that he switched his vote for House Speaker on the third ballot from Republican Leader … Read more
Former President Trump recommends Kevin McCarthy for speaker. McCarthy friends lobbied Trump to endorse the GOP leader. The former president didn’t endorse McCarthy Monday. Former President Donald Trump is urging Republican House members to endorse Kevin McCarthy for speaker of the House by reiterating their support for the GOP leader. “It’s now time for all … Read more
Kevin McCarthy repeatedly failed in his bid to be elected Speaker. The California congressman has so far lost three consecutive votes for speaker. Republicans who follow politics claim that the gap has been building for a while. Republican leader Kevin McCarthy repeatedly failed in his bid to be elected Speaker of the US House of … Read more
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries will become the first Black legislator to lead a party in Congress. He succeeds Nancy Pelosi, who served as House speaker during the last Congress. Jeffries is also the first House Democratic leader born after World War II. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries will become the first Black legislator to lead a party in … Read more
McCarthy and the Republicans don’t get the speakership on the first try he has been trying to convince Republicans to vote for him before the first vote Right-wing Republicans don’t support him Kevin McCarthy has trouble getting enough support to become Speaker of the House. The California congressman needs to get a majority vote in … Read more
CongressionIt al leaders announced a bipartisan government funding measure. It includes a revision of federal election rules. It will prevent another Jan. 6-style attack and stifle future election theft. Congressional leaders announced a bipartisan government funding measure early Tuesday that includes a revision of federal election rules to prevent another Jan. 6-style attack and stifle … Read more
The Capitol riot has been linked to more than 900 charges. Mr. Trump may face four charges. The 161-page executive summary was first released by the panel. According to a US congressional investigation on the Capitol incident last year, former President Donald Trump should be charged with crimes such as insurrection. The justice department should … Read more
Rep. Andy Biggs confirmed tonight that he will challenge Kevin McCarthy to lead the House GOP conference. The vote to elect the next speaker won’t take place until January, but the vote itself will take place then. This is an effort by Biggs to demonstrate that McCarthy lacks 218 votes to become speaker in January. … Read more
McCarthy has pledged to secure the border, reduce government spending, and launch thorough investigations into the Biden administration. He left open the possibility of using impeachment for political purposes if the GOP wins back control of the House. McCarthy has been campaigning across the nation in the lead-up to the midterm elections. If Republicans take … Read more
