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January 7, 2023

House speaker drama: Democrat reads 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F**k' book on floor

California Democrat Katie Porter was calmly reading a book on the House floor Friday while the Republican conference was in chaos, sending a message.

January 7, 2023

McCarthy thanks Trump after House speaker vote: 'He was with me from the beginning'

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy thanked former President Donald Trump for supporting him through 15 votes for speaker in the House of Representatives.

January 7, 2023

Federal court strikes down Trump-era bump stock ban

A court has ruled against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' ban on bump stocks, finding the agency acted without congressional authorization.

January 7, 2023

Kevin McCarthy delivers first remarks after winning House Speaker: 'Our nation is worth fighting for'

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy delivered his first address after winning the position during a 15th and final vote. In his speech, he laid out his legislative priorities.

January 7, 2023

Trump, McConnell, Schumer respond after Kevin McCarthy wins historic, dayslong House Speaker bout

President Biden, former President Trump and several others congratulated House Speaker Kevin McCarthy after his historic election on Saturday morning.

January 6, 2023

'Oh, for Christ's sake': CNN hot mic catches audible groan during Kevin McCarthy remarks

A female CNN staffer was caught audibly groaning on-air as Republican leader Kevin McCarthy made remarks to the press ahead of Friday's 14th vote for speaker.

January 6, 2023

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what’s going to go down tonight with the speaker’s election

We don’t know if McCarthy will win on a potential 14th ballot right after the House returns. But Fox is told GOP brass does expect McCarthy to prevail tonight.

January 6, 2023

Embattled Rep.-elect Santos refuses to answer questions about resume lies while promising to support McCarthy

Rep.-elect George Santos refused to answer questions regarding accusations he lied about his resume while promising to support McCarthy in the House speaker race.

January 6, 2023

Byron Donalds invokes Reagan when asked if he trusts Kevin McCarthy

Byron Donalds quoted Ronald Regan when asked by Fox News Digital Friday if he trusts Kevin McCarthy to lead the GOP as House speaker in the new Congress.

January 6, 2023

Gaetz gets cozy with Democrats on the House floor as he tries to prevent McCarthy speakership

Congressman-elect Matt Gaetz of Florida was seen talking to several Democrats on the House floor this week during his attempt to prevent a McCarthy speakership.