Bookmark CongressGeneral NewsKevin McCarthyU.S. Republican PartyVotingWashington news The GOP’s slim House majority is getting even tighter with Kevin McCarthy’s retirement by Ethan Kim December 8, 2023 December 8, 2023 Analysis: GOP House majority narrows as Kevin McCarthy’s retirement adds to challenges for Speaker Mike Johnson.
Bookmark AP Top NewsCongressGeneral NewsKevin McCarthyMike JohnsonU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of RepresentativesWashington news Historical Precedents Set in the House: Expulsion of Santos and Removal of McCarthy by Lucas Garcia December 2, 2023 December 2, 2023 Overview of historic events in the House with the expulsion of Rep. Santos and ouster of Speaker McCarthy, showcasing a tumultuous political year.
Bookmark AP Top NewsCongressGeneral NewsKevin McCarthyMike JohnsonU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of RepresentativesWashington news The House’s Unprecedented Actions: McCarthy’s Removal and Santos’s Expulsion by Andrew Wright December 2, 2023 December 2, 2023 Unprecedented House actions: Ousting Speaker & Expelling Rep. Santos reshape GOP dynamics in a turbulent political year.
Bookmark AP Top NewsCongressGeneral NewsGovernment ShutdownKevin McCarthyMike JohnsonPoliticsU.S. Democratic PartyU.S. government shutdownU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of Representatives Government Shutdown Looms: Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Key Test by Lucas Garcia November 14, 2023 November 14, 2023 Overview of Speaker Mike Johnson’s strategy to avoid a government shutdown and the challenges in passing a two-part funding bill.
Bookmark CongressGeneral NewsGovernment ShutdownKevin McCarthyMike JohnsonPoliticsU.S. Democratic PartyU.S. government shutdownU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of Representatives The last government shutdown deadline ousted the House speaker. This week’s showdown could be easier by Ryan Lee November 14, 2023 November 14, 2023 Government funding showdown: Speaker Johnson seeks bipartisan support for a two-part plan as shutdown deadline approaches.
Bookmark AP Top NewsCongressConservatismGeneral NewsKevin McCarthyMike JohnsonPoliticsU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of Representatives Newly Elected Speaker Mike Johnson Enjoys Conservative Support: Will He Succeed in Unifying the Republican Party Where Predecessors Fell Short? by Joshua Brown October 29, 2023 October 29, 2023 Newly Elected Speaker Mike Johnson Enjoys Conservative Support: Will He Succeed in Unifying the Republican Party Where Predecessors Fell Short?Recently-appointed House Speaker Mike Johnson takes on numerous challenges that have …
Bookmark AP Top NewsCongressDonald TrumpGeneral NewsGovernment appointments and nominationsKevin McCarthyMike JohnsonPoliticsThomas EmmerTrumpU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of RepresentativesVoting GOP Selects Rep. Mike Johnson as New House Speaker Nominee Following Tom Emmer’s Sudden Exit Amid Internal Struggles by Ethan Kim October 25, 2023 October 25, 2023 GOP nominates Rep. Mike Johnson for Speaker of the House following Tom Emmer’s abrupt withdrawal. Johnson becomes the fourth choice amid ongoing internal divisions within the party and high-stakes legislative …
Bookmark CongressDonald TrumpGeneral NewsPoliticsThomas EmmerTrumpU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of RepresentativesVoting Republicans Nominate Tom Emmer for Speaker of the House, Facing Opposition from Trump by Sophia Chen October 24, 2023 October 24, 2023 Republicans Nominate Tom Emmer for Speaker of the House, Facing Opposition from TrumpThe Republican Party has selected Representative Tom Emmer as its candidate for Speaker of the House, in an …
Bookmark CongressGeneral NewsJim JordanPoliticsU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of RepresentativesVoting Jim Jordan Unsuccessful in Second Attempt to Secure House Speaker Role as Republicans Explore Alternatives by Madison Thomas October 18, 2023 October 18, 2023 Rep. Jim Jordan faces a second defeat in his bid for House Speaker, deepening GOP divisions. A bipartisan proposal emerges to give interim Speaker Patrick McHenry increased authority. Republicans struggle …
Bookmark CongressGeneral NewsJim JordanKevin McCarthyPoliticsU.S. Republican PartyVoting Speaker Election: When and How Does It Work? by Ryan Lee October 18, 2023 October 18, 2023 Rep. Jim Jordan’s bid for House speakership faced significant opposition during the first ballot, with 20 Republicans voting against him. The House adjourned for the day as Rep. Jordan worked …