Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s political machine spent millions supporting GOP candidates who won their elections and arrived at Capitol Hill only to oppose his bid for speaker. McCarthy has failed to surpass the 218-vote threshold in…
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After six votes in two days, House Republicans still do not have a consensus candidate for speaker, and 20 GOP holdouts remain opposed to Rep.-elect Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., for the job. One of the group,…
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House Speaker race: Byron Donalds responds after Cori Bush says his ‘being Black’ makes him ‘a prop’
Rep.-elect Byron Donalds has responded to criticism from fellow Rep.-elect Cori Bush, who said his ‘being Black’ makes him a ‘prop’ in the House speaker race. Taking to Twitter, Donalds, R-Fla., responded to Bush, D-Missouri,…
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House speaker race: Byron Donalds responds to ‘retribution’ for running against Kevin McCarthy
Republicans are still deciding who will be the House speaker for the 118th session of Congress, but as Rep-elect. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., says he is getting closer to the gavel some members are starting to…
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Ronna McDaniel’s challenger for RNC chair says after losses like midterms, leaders ‘typically move on’
Ronna McDaniel has served three terms as chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, but a rising conservative figure believes it’s time for new leadership. Harmeet Dhillon, a civil rights attorney and national committeewoman for the…
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Twitter owner and CEO Elon Musk is backing House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy in his bid to become Speaker of the House, tweeting his support as McCarthy enters his third day of trying to garner…
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McCarthy, House Freedom Caucus discussing concessions in effort to sway 20 Republican voters
Rep.-elect Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and members of the House Freedom Caucus are reportedly discussing additional concessions in efforts to sway more Republican voters toward electing McCarthy as Speaker of the House. A GOP aide confirmed…
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Pelosi calls Republicans’ attitude toward McCarthy’s speakership ‘frivolous, disrespectful and unworthy’
Outgoing Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi weighed in on the drama surrounding the election of her potential successor, Rep-elect. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., after the sixth speakership vote failed on Wednesday. Late Wednesday night after…
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Republicans who continue to vote against GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy as House speaker defended their past support for the California congressman after they forced the chamber into a seventh round of voting, which is expected…
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The House of Representatives failed to elect a speaker for the first time since 1923 — as nearly two dozen Republicans refused to support Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California for the job. Here are the…