McCarthy’s foes call their actions ‘a beautiful thing’
January 6, 2023
Others say the Speakership debacle is hurting the reputation of Congress, Republicans and the nation.
McCarthy under pressure from GOP, Dems to find a solution to Speakership
January 5, 2023
After six tries and six rejections, the pressure now is on the man who wants the job but can’t get enough votes to win it.
Rowdy Republicans: A chaotic party with no capable leadership
January 5, 2023
An unruly group that calls themselves the Freedom Caucus, has derailed six attempts by Kevin McCarthy to become speaker. That’s good news but the party doesn’t have anyone to do the job.
After six failed attempts to elect a Speaker, House adjourns…again
January 4, 2023
Two days have come and gone without the House selecting a Speaker. Wannabe Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he will keep fighting to win the job that others say he doesn’t deserve.
A House without a Speaker also has no members or rules
January 4, 2023
The new term begins with the Speaker of the House swearing in members but with no Speaker, no one has been sworn in to serve.
Proud Boys’ sedition trial showcases more action by Justice Department on Jan. 6
January 4, 2023
A focus on sedition and the role of Donald Trump in trying to seize control of the nation and overthrow democracy are expected to be key points.
McCarthy, after repeatedly failing to win Speaker’s post, will keep trying
January 4, 2023
McCarthy says he is supported by disgraced former president Donald Trump but those who oppose the California Congressman for Speaker say he will never win.
Day 2 of Speaker’s voting: What to expect
January 4, 2023
McCarthy says he is in the race to win but those who oppose say they will never vote for him and they have the numbers.
New Congress opens but may need more time to have a new Speaker of the House
January 3, 2023
Preliminary vote-counting says Kevin McCarthy is short of the 218 votes he needs to become the new speaker.
Jan. 6 committee shutting down after historical probe into a criminal president
January 3, 2023
A detailed report filled with evidence, interviews and cold, hard facts about an attempted coup to overturn a legal election by a criminal tyrant.