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Embattled New York Rep.-elect George Santos says he will support McCarthy for House speaker

January 3, 2023

Embattled New York Rep.-elect George Santos says he will support McCarthy for House speaker

Congressman-elect George Santos said he would support Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-California, for the House speaker role Tuesday.

McCarthy claims Matt Gaetz told him he wouldn't care if speaker stalemate ends with Democrat leading the House

January 3, 2023

McCarthy claims Matt Gaetz told him he wouldn't care if speaker stalemate ends with Democrat leading the House

Kevin McCarthy claims Matt Gaetz told him he would not mind if Democrat Hakeem Jeffries were to win the speakership in a plurality vote due to the stalemate over McCarthy's bid.

Kevin McCarthy laughs as reporter asks if he'd support Steve Scalise for Speaker

January 3, 2023

Kevin McCarthy laughs as reporter asks if he'd support Steve Scalise for Speaker

Kevin McCarthy laughed Tuesday after a reporter asked if he would support Steve Scalise for Speaker of the House if he failed to get the votes himself.

Club for Growth urges no vote on McCarthy for House speaker unless conditions are met

January 3, 2023

Club for Growth urges no vote on McCarthy for House speaker unless conditions are met

The Club for Growth is urging lawmakers to vote "no" on any candidate for House speaker that does not promise to implement "transformational reforms" to the way the House conducts its business.

Mitch McConnell to set record for longest-serving Senate leader as Kevin McCarthy flounders

January 3, 2023

Mitch McConnell to set record for longest-serving Senate leader as Kevin McCarthy flounders

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-KY, will set a new record for longest-serving Senate leader of any party with his election to GOP leader on Tuesday as Kevin McCarthy struggles.

House Democrats mock Republican 'division and dysfunction' ahead of McCarthy speaker vote

January 3, 2023

House Democrats mock Republican 'division and dysfunction' ahead of McCarthy speaker vote

House Democrats are mocking the fractured Republican majority as a handful of conservatives are opposing GOP leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy's bid for the speakership.

George Santos faces revived fraud case in Brazil amid turmoil in Washington

January 3, 2023

George Santos faces revived fraud case in Brazil amid turmoil in Washington

Embattled Rep-elect George Santos, R-NY, is facing revived fraud charges from prosecutors in Brazil who say they dropped the case nearly a decade ago.

Outgoing Rep. Peter Meijer issues parting warning to Republicans

January 3, 2023

Outgoing Rep. Peter Meijer issues parting warning to Republicans

Outgoing Michigan Republican Congressman Peter Meijer warns that by embracing conspiracy theories, the right is giving Democrats a "tangible advantage" with voters.

GOP Rep. Fallon set to file Mayorkas impeachment articles once new Congress sworn in

January 3, 2023

GOP Rep. Fallon set to file Mayorkas impeachment articles once new Congress sworn in

Republicans have attacked Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his handling of the border, including an incident in which border agents were accused of whipping migrants.

House Republicans' real choice: Kevin McCarthy for speaker or chaos

January 3, 2023

House Republicans' real choice: Kevin McCarthy for speaker or chaos

A handful of House Republicans saw an opportunity to blackmail the rest of the conference and force their will by refusing to vote for Kevin McCarthy for speaker.