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January 6, 2023

McCarthy ally says speaker fight 'very personal' for Gaetz, but that his actions 'damaging' America

Rep.-elect Austin Scott gave his thoughts on Rep.-elect Matt Gaetz’s Thursday vow on the Ingraham Angle that he would “resign” if Dems help elect a moderate Republican as speaker.

January 6, 2023

Chances 'low' House speaker drama ends soon, zero votes may be swayed after McCarthy talks: Senior GOP source

A senior GOP House leadership source told Fox News that the battle over who will be the next Speaker of the House would likely not be solved this week.

January 6, 2023

House to meet for historic 12th speaker vote as stalemate continues

On Friday the House will take a 12th roll call vote in hopes to elect a new House speaker in the longest Speaker election since 1859.

January 6, 2023

Keeping McCarthy in check easier with narrow GOP majority: Freedom Caucus member

A member of the House Freedom Caucus says his group will have ample oversight of Kevin McCarthy this year given the narrow GOP majority in the House in the 118th Congress.

January 6, 2023

McCarthy hints House may continue votes through weekend

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., suggested the House may continue negotiations and votes on the speakership throughout the weekend if needed.

January 6, 2023

Kevin McCarthy’s speakership battle is ‘democracy at its best’: Ralph Norman

Rep.-elect Ralph Norman explains his decision to vote against Kevin McCarthy in his ongoing fight for Speaker of the House on ‘Fox & Friends First.’

January 6, 2023

Top McCarthy supporter says GOP holdouts 'beginning to extort the American people'

Michigan Republican Rep.-elect John James sounded off on 'Hannity' Thursday following successive votes for speaker that continue to leave the House at a stalemate.

January 6, 2023

Republican voters accused of being racist by New York Times editorial board member: 'It's terrifying'

Mara Gay of the New York Times accused Republican voters of being racist and said they elected the 21 reps opposing McCarthy's speakership bid in order to attack diversity.

January 6, 2023

Democrat Mary Peltola doubts results of GOP's House speaker battle: 'I’m never getting sworn in am I?'

Mary Peltola, Alaska's at-large Congression District rep-elect, expressed doubt that her colleagues in the House of Representatives will agree on a new speaker anytime soon.

January 6, 2023

GOP deal emerges late Thursday that could give McCarthy a path to the speakership

After three days of failed votes on the House floor, a deal emerged late Thursday that could eventually put Kevin McCarthy over the top in the race to the House speaker.