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Kevin McCarthy's Bid For Speaker Of The House Was A Hot Mess. But After 15 Votes, The California Republican Finally Won The Gavel
The inability of Republicans to coalesce around a candidate for House speaker was the longest bid in 164 years — and the butt of jokes on social media.
Republicans Have Won The House, But The Democrats Will Keep Control Of The Senate
“Things do happen,” one political science professor told BuzzFeed News, “but the intensity of partisanship makes it much, much harder to legislate in divided government.”
The House Censured Paul Gosar For Posting An Anime Clip That Showed Him Killing AOC
Paul Gosar’s team, who made the violent meme, just earned him an official condemnation from the House of Representatives.
House Republican Leaders Are Opposing An Investigation Into The Capitol Insurrection
Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the House minority leader, is calling on Republicans to vote against creating a body to investigate how rioters came to overrun the Capitol.
Republicans Removed Liz Cheney From Leadership For Refusing To Bow To Trump
"I will do everything I can to ensure the former president never again gets anywhere near the Oval Office," Cheney said after being stripped of power by her party.
What Liz Cheney And Donald Trump Both Know
She's an active player here in forcing the issue of the 2020 election results, and therefore forcing herself out of the Republican leadership.
Republicans Are Calling For “Unity” After They Voted To Try To Overturn The Election Following The Deadly Capitol Attack
One hundred forty-seven Republicans in Congress voted to try to keep President Donald Trump in power based on what many knew were lies about the election.
Inside The Plastic Heart Of Congress
A new book from the authors of Politico Playbook promises an inside glimpse at our congressional leadership during the time of Trump.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Has Apologized For Using “Anti-Semitic Tropes” In a Tweet After Democratic Leaders Criticized Her
Omar suggested in a tweet that support for Israel was “all about the Benjamins,” earning her criticism from both parties.
House Republicans Have Elected Kevin McCarthy To Take Over For Paul Ryan
McCarthy defeated Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, a conservative, and will take over in January. He’ll be joined by Whip Steve Scalise and Liz Cheney, who will take over as conference chair.
The Government Shutdown Is Over — For At Least Three Weeks
Congress passed a bill Monday to reopen the government for three weeks, after Mitch McConnell vowed to give senators a vote on DACA next month. President Trump later signed the agreement.
Republican Kevin McCarthy Says Remark That Trump Is Paid By Russia Was A Joke
The remark, which people laughed at according to the transcript and reported by the Washington Post, was made in a private meeting with Republican officials just weeks after Trump became the de facto Republican nominee.
Congressional Leaders Downplay Trump Call With Taiwan
Republicans called the hubbub over Trump's call with the Taiwanese president "much ado about nothing."
GOP Not Thrilled With Trump's Plan To Keep Jobs In The US
Trump suggested imposing a 35% import tariff for companies that move their operations overseas, but congressional Republicans argue that the move could start a trade war.
House Majority Leader Says Democrats Will Be Punished For Gun Control Protest
"Are you going to let the House stand with that behavior going forward?"
Whoa: Kevin McCarthy Drops Out Of House Speaker Race
The California Republican dropped out of the race to be the next speaker in a seismic move for Republicans in Washington.
Conservatives In Washington Still Aren't United Behind A Boehner Replacement
The three candidates made their pitches to the assembled caucuses on Tuesday night in D.C. Asked if conservatives would be able to vote as a bloc, Rep. Steve King of Iowa replied, "I think that's going to be difficult. I don't know if unity will be there."
Pro-Abortion Rights Advocates Worried About John Boehner's Replacement
Some groups, including Planned Parenthood, said they fear the Ohio Republican's replacement will be more conservative. Others say, "Bring it on!"
Republicans May Tie Federal Paychecks To Shutdown Negotiations
House leaders have plans for a stand-alone bill that they hope will force Democrats into negotiations.
Kate Upton Celebrated Her 21st Birthday With Some Congressmen
One of them is her uncle, Fred Upton of Michigan.
18 Reasons This Is The Best Republican Congressman On Instagram
The Republican Congressman and House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy has an Instagram all Republican politicians should strive to emulate.
Brent Bozell Levels Broadside Against Entire Republican Establishment
From Boehner and Cantor to Rove and Ryan, conservative firebrand has nothing nice to say.
Karl Rove Huddles With House Republican Leaders
Even as he wars with the Tea Party, George W. Bush's political Svengali briefs House Republicans on the ways of messaging.
House Will Vote On Short-Term Debt Limit Suspension Wednesday
Suspension would last until May 19. Sequester and a continuing resolution to fund the government remain in flux.
Republican Comeback Plan May Focus On Education
The message: "We do care about people, not just the wealthy,” says an aide. It's all about the children!
