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Biden re-nominates embattled former LA mayor Eric Garcetti despite sexual harassment scandal

January 4, 2023

Biden re-nominates embattled former LA mayor Eric Garcetti despite sexual harassment scandal

Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was re-nominated by President Biden despite allegations that the long-time California democrat was an "enabler" of sexual harassment during his time in office.

Trump breaks silence on McCarthy and House speaker drama

January 4, 2023

Trump breaks silence on McCarthy and House speaker drama

2024 presidential contender and former President Trump weighed in on the House speakership election, voicing support for Republican leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., ahead of a second day of voting Wednesday.

Two things Republicans must do in 2023 to win in 2024

January 4, 2023

Two things Republicans must do in 2023 to win in 2024

If Republicans want to avoid a Democrat sweep of the House, Senate, and the White House in 2024, they need to become the expert political strategists in 2023.

Twitter freaks out over AOC chatting with GOP lawmaker during speaker vote: Wasn't on my 2023 'bingo card'

January 4, 2023

Twitter freaks out over AOC chatting with GOP lawmaker during speaker vote: Wasn't on my 2023 'bingo card'

A conversation between Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. and Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., during the House speakership vote sent online observers into a frenzy.

McCarthy, GOP hope to break House speaker logjam after whiffing on Tuesday

January 4, 2023

McCarthy, GOP hope to break House speaker logjam after whiffing on Tuesday

Republican debates over House Majority Speaker Kevin McCarthy led to three failed votes for speaker on Tuesday and marked the first failed vote since 1923.

Incoming California congressman to be sworn in on US Constitution, Superman comic

January 4, 2023

Incoming California congressman to be sworn in on US Constitution, Superman comic

Incoming U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia on Tuesday said he will take his oath of office, not on a Bible, but on a rare "Superman" comic book.

Jim Jordan House Speaker push is holding up GOP agenda: Republican rep-elect

January 3, 2023

Jim Jordan House Speaker push is holding up GOP agenda: Republican rep-elect

Florida representative-elect Mike Waltz gives his take on the fight over Rep. Kevin McCarthy's possible House speakership on Tuesday's 'Special Report.

McCarthy opponent Chip Roy says he won't succumb to 'threats' from GOP colleagues: 'We won't back down'

January 3, 2023

McCarthy opponent Chip Roy says he won't succumb to 'threats' from GOP colleagues: 'We won't back down'

Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, defends his decision not to support Rep. Kevin McCarthy for House speaker after he fell short of the 218 votes required to take the gavel.

Rep.-elect George Santos dodges reporters as he arrives at Capitol Hill office

January 3, 2023

Rep.-elect George Santos dodges reporters as he arrives at Capitol Hill office

Rep-elect George Santos, R-NY, appeared to flee from a gaggle of reporters loitering outside his office on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. Santos is facing multiple investigations.

George Santos votes for McCarthy to be next House speaker on first ballot

January 3, 2023

George Santos votes for McCarthy to be next House speaker on first ballot

Rep.-elect George Santos, who admitted to lying about his background, supported GOP leader Kevin McCarthy in the first round of voting for House speaker.