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Jordan defends speaker vote, says this is how democracy is supposed to be

January 8, 2023

Jordan defends speaker vote, says this is how democracy is supposed to be

Rep. Jim Jordan claimed that the drama that unfolded during the election of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is part of the democratic process, saying Republicans will now unite.

Republicans enter Congress with record number of women after putting up diverse slate of GOP candidates

January 8, 2023

Republicans enter Congress with record number of women after putting up diverse slate of GOP candidates

A record number of Republican women and minorities are now serving in Congress after the party fielded its most diverse pool of candidates ever in the 2022 midterm elections.

Andy Biggs, who opposed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, shares 'few positives' of dramatic process

January 8, 2023

Andy Biggs, who opposed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, shares 'few positives' of dramatic process

Rep. Andy Biggs shared a number of positive takeaways after Republicans in the House of Representatives took several days and 15 ballots to elect House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Rep. Ilhan Omar calls McCarthy speakership agreement a 'deal with far right insurrectionists'

January 7, 2023

Rep. Ilhan Omar calls McCarthy speakership agreement a 'deal with far right insurrectionists'

Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar took to Twitter on Friday and called Republicans who cut a deal to make Rep. Kevin McCarthy the Speaker of the House "far right insurrectionists."

‘It’s how you finish’: Speaker McCarthy's years-long struggle to grasp the gavel after battling 'Never Kevins'

January 7, 2023

‘It’s how you finish’: Speaker McCarthy's years-long struggle to grasp the gavel after battling 'Never Kevins'

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., was elected to serve as speaker of the House less than 24 hours ago, bringing an end to what has been a long quest to secure the speaker's gavel.

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

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.

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

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.

Federal court strikes down Trump-era bump stock ban

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.

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

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.

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

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.