Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure votes
Scalise told GOP colleagues at a closed-door meeting late Thursday of his decision.
Scalise told GOP colleagues at a closed-door meeting late Thursday of his decision.
Abortion rights, marijuana questions expected to drive Ohio residents to polls as early voting starts
In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.
In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.
Republicans nominate Steve Scalise for House Speaker, advancing toward replacing Kevin McCarthy
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Republicans divided on far-right move to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, poll shows
Some Republicans believe it was a mistake for a small portion of the party, and all Democrats, to support a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Some Republicans believe it was a mistake for a small portion of the party, and all Democrats, to support a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Republicans still struggle to select a new House Speaker after a week without leadership
The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.
The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.
Here's how third-party, independent candidates might threaten Democrats and Republicans in 2024
Two political outsiders have taken steps to launch independent or third-party presidential bids over the past week. The rise of outside candidates in 2024 reflects the unpopularity of the Democratic and Republican parties, led by President Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Two political outsiders have taken steps to launch independent or third-party presidential bids over the past week. The rise of outside candidates in 2024 reflects the unpopularity of the Democratic and Republican parties, led by President Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Bret Baier's House Speaker interviews called off after candidates drop out
A televised “joint interview" between the three candidates for U.S. House Speaker has been called off after they pulled out of the Fox News event.
A televised “joint interview" between the three candidates for U.S. House Speaker has been called off after they pulled out of the Fox News event.
Trump endorses Jim Jordan to replace Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
“Congressman Jim Jordan has been a STAR long before making his very successful journey to Washington, D.C., representing Ohio’s 4th Congressional District," Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social site. "He will be a GREAT Speaker of the House, & has my Complete & Total Endorsement!"
“Congressman Jim Jordan has been a STAR long before making his very successful journey to Washington, D.C., representing Ohio’s 4th Congressional District," Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social site. "He will be a GREAT Speaker of the House, & has my Complete & Total Endorsement!"
Who might replace McCarthy as House speaker?
For Republicans, it's a question with no clear answer: Who becomes House speaker after Kevin McCarthy?
For Republicans, it's a question with no clear answer: Who becomes House speaker after Kevin McCarthy?
Redistricting has diluted the Black vote, claims activist group of former state legislators
"While communities are specific, I think the lived African-American experience of the struggle has to be present when decisions are being made."
"While communities are specific, I think the lived African-American experience of the struggle has to be present when decisions are being made."
Trump lawyers go after accountant, appeal major pretrial ruling in New York fraud case
The trial that could block former President Donald Trump from doing business in New York is drilling down on a major question: Was it his company or was it hired accountants that bore responsibility for financial statements that the state calls fraudulent.
The trial that could block former President Donald Trump from doing business in New York is drilling down on a major question: Was it his company or was it hired accountants that bore responsibility for financial statements that the state calls fraudulent.
McCarthy's ouster leaves the House adrift as divided Republicans seek to unite behind a new leader
The stunning removal of Kevin McCarthy as speaker has left the House adrift as Republicans struggle to bring order to their fractured majority and begin the difficult and potentially prolonged process of uniting around a new leader.
The stunning removal of Kevin McCarthy as speaker has left the House adrift as Republicans struggle to bring order to their fractured majority and begin the difficult and potentially prolonged process of uniting around a new leader.
San Francisco says goodbye to Dianne Feinstein as her body lies in state at City Hall
Mourners paid their respects Wednesday to the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein in San Francisco City Hall, where she launched her groundbreaking political career and where she spent a decade as the city’s first female mayor.
Mourners paid their respects Wednesday to the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein in San Francisco City Hall, where she launched her groundbreaking political career and where she spent a decade as the city’s first female mayor.
Kevin McCarthy is out as speaker of the House: Here's what's next
The House of Representatives has entered uncharted territory after a last-ditch, right-wing effort to remove fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy from the speakership succeeded.
The House of Representatives has entered uncharted territory after a last-ditch, right-wing effort to remove fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy from the speakership succeeded.
McCarthy ousted as House Speaker, says he won't run again: 'I wouldn't change a thing'
McCarthy told lawmakers Tuesday evening he would not run again for speaker, putting the gavel up for grabs.
McCarthy told lawmakers Tuesday evening he would not run again for speaker, putting the gavel up for grabs.
James Craig confirms he is running for US Senate for Debbie Stabenow's seat
"I swore an oath to Protect and Serve the people of Michigan. That promise didn't come with an expiration date," he posted.
"I swore an oath to Protect and Serve the people of Michigan. That promise didn't come with an expiration date," he posted.
Rep. Matt Gaetz files resolution to oust McCarthy as speaker of the House
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz has filed a resolution to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz has filed a resolution to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Businessman Perry Johnson says he's being asked to run for Stabenow's US Senate seat
Michigan millionaire Perry Johnson who is facing an uphill battle for the GOP nomination for president, is now being urged to drop out and get into the Michigan U.S. Senate race.
Michigan millionaire Perry Johnson who is facing an uphill battle for the GOP nomination for president, is now being urged to drop out and get into the Michigan U.S. Senate race.
Biden says there's 'not much time' to keep aid rolling to Ukraine and warns Congress to 'stop the games'
By omitting more Ukraine aid from the funding plan to keep the government running, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy closed the door on a Senate package that would have funneled $6 billion to Ukraine.
By omitting more Ukraine aid from the funding plan to keep the government running, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy closed the door on a Senate package that would have funneled $6 billion to Ukraine.
After government funding close call, Matt Gaetz says he will push to oust McCarthy as speaker
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has the support of a large majority of House Republicans, but because the GOP holds such a slim majority, he may need votes from some Democrats to keep his job.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has the support of a large majority of House Republicans, but because the GOP holds such a slim majority, he may need votes from some Democrats to keep his job.