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Matt Gaetz admits Kevin McCarthy might win House speaker vote, but with a major caveat

January 5, 2023

Matt Gaetz admits Kevin McCarthy might win House speaker vote, but with a major caveat

Florida Congressman-elect Matt Gaetz conceded that Kevin McCarthy could eventually become House speaker despite stiff opposition, but that he would be a leader with a "straitjacket."

'OUR GOVERNMENT IS A BUST': Americans weigh in on fight to elect speaker of the House

January 5, 2023

'OUR GOVERNMENT IS A BUST': Americans weigh in on fight to elect speaker of the House

Americans are split on whether Republicans will be able to lead the House of Representatives effectively as the party continues to debate who will become speaker.

Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. Bob Casey announces cancer diagnosis

January 5, 2023

Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. Bob Casey announces cancer diagnosis

Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. Bob Casey announced Thursday that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will undergo surgery and treatment for his condition.

GOP rep says McCarthy may need to step aside, considers whether alcohol would help party reach consensus

January 5, 2023

GOP rep says McCarthy may need to step aside, considers whether alcohol would help party reach consensus

Ken Buck, R-Colo., said Kevin McCarthy may need to step aside if no deal can be reached to get him elected House speaker.

GOP congressman slams Cori Bush's racial attack on Byron Donalds: 'He ain't no prop'

January 5, 2023

GOP congressman slams Cori Bush's racial attack on Byron Donalds: 'He ain't no prop'

Rep. Dan Bishop hit back at Cori Bush on Thursday after she said Black Republican Byron Donalds was a "prop" and accused him of upholding white supremacy.

Chip Roy issues fiery response after Gingrich calls anti-McCarthy bloc 'blackmailers'

January 5, 2023

Chip Roy issues fiery response after Gingrich calls anti-McCarthy bloc 'blackmailers'

Texas Congressman Chip Roy gave a fiery response after former speaker of the House Newt Gingrich called the 20 Republicans opposing Kevin McCarthy for speaker "blackmailers."

McCarthy’s political machine spent millions electing lawmakers now blocking his speaker bid

January 5, 2023

McCarthy’s political machine spent millions electing lawmakers now blocking his speaker bid

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., helped bankroll the campaigns of more than a dozen Republican lawmakers who now oppose his bid to become speaker of the House.

Elon Musk tweets support for Kevin McCarthy, as speaker vote heads into third day

January 5, 2023

Elon Musk tweets support for Kevin McCarthy, as speaker vote heads into third day

Twitter CEO Elon Musk posted a message early Thursday morning in which he supported House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy to be the next speaker of the House.

Trump's inability to lift Kevin McCarthy in speaker race leaves media asking 'what power does he really have?'

January 5, 2023

Trump's inability to lift Kevin McCarthy in speaker race leaves media asking 'what power does he really have?'

Critics have drawn attention to former President Trump's inability to sway the 20 GOP rebel lawmakers who are blocking his choice, Kevin McCarthy, for House speaker.

McCarthy, House Freedom Caucus discussing concessions in effort to sway 20 Republican voters

January 5, 2023

McCarthy, House Freedom Caucus discussing concessions in effort to sway 20 Republican voters

Rep.-elect Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is considering giving more power to House Freedom Caucus members in an efforts to sway more voters toward electing him as the Speaker of the House.