Ex-Speaker McCarthy Resigns From Congress
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy plans to leave Congress at the end of this year. Making the statement in a Wall Street Journal op-ed on Wednesday, the ousted Republican leader announced...
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Rep. Tim Burchett: McCarthy Hit Me With “a Clean Shot to the Kidneys.”
It is safe to say that ousted Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy is a polarizing figure. The latest from Rep. Tim Burchett is not going to enhance his reputation. In...
Why I Voted to Fire McCarthy: Rep. Matt Rosendale
Representative Matt Rosendale of Montana was one of eight Republicans who voted to fire House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. In this interview with The New American Daily, he discusses why he voted to...
McCarthy Ousted as House Speaker
In a drama-filled afternoon, friends and allies of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pled and remonstrated, citing his kindness and leadership style. But in the end, the so-called GOP hardliners, led by...
House to Vote on Speakership; Dems Won’t Save McCarthy
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to hold a vote on a motion to vacate the House speaker position, after a move last night by Representative Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to...
House Speaker McCarthy Spotted at Bohemian Grove
The intimate connection between secret societies and the nation’s political elite is as strong as ever. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was among those present at this year’s infamous meeting of...
McCarthy Seeks Spending Cuts in Debt-ceiling Compromise
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) spoke at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, revealing a budget plan that would allow a debt-ceiling increase and keep the federal government from...
Some Republicans Want to Keep Ilhan Omar on Foreign Affairs Committee
Republicans never seem to learn. Once safely in office, they waste no time in breaking the promises they made to hopeful voters — and then wonder why they lose support in...
Promise Kept: McCarthy Gives Plum Committee Seats to Freedom Caucus Members
In yet another positive development in the new 118th Congress, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has so far kept his promise to appoint Freedom Caucus members — including those who opposed his...
Kevin McCarthy’s Concessions
Perhaps the most important concession was agreeing that just one member of the House could call for a vote to oust the speaker. ...
McCarthy Elected Speaker After 15 Rounds of Voting. What Now?
Certainly there is change in the wind. The events of the last few days would have been unthinkable a couple of decades ago. ...
No Matter the Outcome, the McCarthy Saga Should be a Win-Win for America
While it might appear that, as always, the GOP Establishment has come out on top, in reality McCarthy has made an extraordinary range of concessions that will bring about some very...
What the House Speaker Saga Teaches Us
Is the current kerfuffle in the House really a sign of dysfunction? Or is it a sign that our government is starting to work again? ...
McCarthy’s Bid for House Speaker Remains Uncertain
Despite the issuance of new House rules and a conference call by Representative Kevin McCarthy on Sunday night, the number of “Never Kevins” has grown from five to 14 — Andy...
No Shoo-in for Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker
Tuesday, January 3, 2023, could be a very long day for Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). On the surface, all he needs is 218 Republican representatives to vote for him. There will...