Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy expressed his frustration towards the group of House Republicans who voted to oust him last month, suggesting that the party might be better off without his main GOP rival, Rep. Matt Gaetz. McCarthy mentioned that Republicans would see a “tremendous” benefit if Gaetz, R-Fla., who initiated the vote …
Back in 1876, the House passed the Holman Rule for the first time. After centuries of adjustments, the rule now enables legislators to decrease the pay of federal employees. This year, House Republicans have utilized the rule 36 times. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and House Republicans are working to revive an obscure House rule from …
Senate Republicans have unveiled a proposal for stricter immigration laws, issuing a warning to President Joe Biden that Ukraine aid will not be given unless there are stricter rules for being granted asylum in the U.S. The one-page plan, authored by GOP Sens. James Lankford, Tom Cotton, and Lindsey Graham, includes various changes such as …
WASHINGTON — Rep. Mike Johnson, a previously unassuming lawmaker from Louisiana, recently found himself thrust into the spotlight when he became speaker of the House. This sudden change in status has led to a whirlwind of activity for the congressman. He now has a security detail, meets with world leaders, and must deal with major …
The Grand Old Party is currently divided on the issue of America’s involvement in foreign wars, particularly in Ukraine. However, Utah Senator Mike Lee has noticed a shift in the consensus among his Republican colleagues towards his own cautious stance. In an interview with the Deseret News on Monday, Lee expressed his concern and skepticism …
By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Mike Johnson, the inexperienced Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, faces a critical test of his ability to unite his divided majority as he strives to prevent a partial government shutdown in just over two weeks. The fourth-term Louisiana lawmaker will attempt to pass three spending bills …
Washington — The House Ethics Committee revealed on Tuesday that it will make an announcement regarding its “next course of action” in the investigation of Rep. George Santos by November 17. This update from the committee’s leaders comes prior to a potential floor vote on a resolution to remove the New York Republican from Congress, …
Hello and Happy Halloween from our nation’s capital! Last night, adorable kids dressed in pumpkin suits and princess dresses roamed the Senate office buildings in search of treats. But that’s not all, folks—get ready for an iconic and bi-paw-tisan dog costume parade this afternoon! But first, let’s dive into the news. Newly appointed House Speaker …
House Republicans Reject Rep. Jim Jordan as Speaker Nominee, Creating Chaos House Republicans have abandoned their nomination of Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) for Speaker, plunging the GOP conference into disarray. This marks the second time a Speaker nominee has been rejected by House Republicans, with Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) withdrawing his name from the …
After the Republican party voted on Friday to withdraw its support for Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) as the nominee for House Judiciary Chair, the House is now in search of a new candidate. This decision came after Jordan failed to secure the necessary 217 votes for the position for the third time. Since then, several GOP …