Fox News‘ liberal-leaning political analyst Juan Williams on Monday named election denier Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as his “Politician Of The Year” ― but it was no honor. “Gaetz deserves a place in history. He is a living monument to an era of elected Republican officials with no interest in governing,” Williams wrote in a …
Congress Tension Increases as Lawmakers Get Closer to Confrontations Before Thanksgiving, Congress experienced two intense confrontations in a single day. This isn’t the first incident of aggression among lawmakers. School House Rock never covered the concept of Capitol Hill brawls, but it’s becoming a relevant topic. Just before Thanksgiving, Congress appeared to push boundaries as …
WASHINGTON – Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy had choice words for Matt Gaetz, the conservative hardliner who led his ouster, stating that the Republicans would experience “tremendous” improvement if Gaetz were to depart from his role in Congress. McCarthy, R-Calif., shared his thoughts in an interview that aired on CNN, suggesting that the move to …
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 …
Rep. Jim Jordan’s bid to become speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives failed Wednesday for the second time in as many days, dealing a devastating blow to the Ohio Republican’s chances as a potential leader. Jordan’s inability to secure the gavel after two rounds of voting raises doubts about whether House Republicans can find …
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, was selected by House Republicans as their nominee for the position of speaker of the House of Representatives. This decision came after Rep. Steve Scalise, who faced opposition from hard-right members of the GOP, withdrew his candidacy. Jordan, who currently chairs the Judiciary Committee, won the closed-door internal party vote with …
Representative Matt Gaetz, a Republican from Florida, believes that getting expelled from Congress for removing House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a Republican from California, would be well worth it. Gaetz, during an appearance on “Meet The Press” on Sunday, dismissed the idea of losing his seat in the House of Representatives as “crazy.” However, when asked …
Last Tuesday, to the surprise of the entire nation, House Republicans engaged in an unprecedented act of self-decapitation. Led by Florida congressman Matt Gaetz, a revolt within the party resulted in the removal of Speaker Kevin McCarthy. As the headless chamber stumbled about in confusion, political commentators and ordinary Americans struggled to make sense of …
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) speaks at a press conference as Rep. Steve Scalise looks on following a Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images The leading contenders within the Republican Party to replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy as the next speaker of the House of Representatives have withdrawn from a televised …
During a lengthy speech shortly after his departure as speaker of the House, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) highlighted the legislative wins during his leadership, including the “Lower Energy Costs Act.” However, this bill is currently stuck between the two chambers of Congress and going nowhere fast. Furthermore, it’s nothing more than a giveaway to the …