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Crucial rules package vote serves as yet another barometer of how dysfunctional Republicans’ tiny majority could beKevin McCarthy, the newly elected Republican House speaker, was facing a rocky first full day in charge of the House of Representatives o…
Some Republicans indicate they may withhold support unless details of concessions made to hard-right lawmakers are unveiledAfter five days of chaos and 15 rounds of floor votes, newly elected Republican House speaker Kevin McCarthy is set to face an in…
With a wafer-thin majority, and few powers, Nancy Pelosi’s successor looks set to be one of the weakest speakers in historyHe had nothing to lose but his dignity. Congressman Kevin McCarthy knew the job he had always craved was within his grasp. All he…
Hundreds of members of Congress gathered to pay tribute to five police officers whose deaths have been tied to the insurrectionSenior Democrats on Friday led a large and poignant gathering on the steps of the US Capitol in Washington to commemorate the…
Election spectacle shows any speaker will face significant hurdles in trying to advance legislation, including must-pass billsThe House Republican leader, Kevin McCarthy, began the first week of the 118th Congress striking a defiant tone, insisting he …
House party leader says he’s confident he has the votes after losing 13 straight roundsSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by emailIt’s just after noon and the House is reconvening now to pick up the already tortuous quest to seat a spe…
Fresh concerns raised over stripping away of measures put in place by Democrats after January 6 insurrectionTwo years after the January 6 insurrection, fresh fears are being raised over safety for lawmakers and staff at the US Capitol, especially as Re…
The vacancy will make Michigan’s Senate seat one of the most competitive in the nation, as Republicans vie for more controlMichigan senator Debbie Stabenow, a member of the Democratic leadership, announced on Thursday that she would not seek re-electio…
The impasse over choosing a House speaker continued as Republican fell short of votes held up by his detractorsThe 118th Congress made history again on Thursday, as House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failed to win the speakership for the 11th time …
House Republican leader still short as stalemate continuesSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by emailAs president Joe Biden prepares to deliver remarks at the US-Mexico border, some of the topics on his agenda include addressing border…