Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) isn’t worried about House Democrats teaming up with other members of his party to elect a moderate Republican speaker of the House. “That will not happen,” Gaetz told Fox News’ Laura Ingraham on Jan. 5 after the House failed for the 11th time to elect a speaker. “I’m on the floor,”…
Rep. Gaetz: ‘I Will Resign’ if Democrats Help Elect Moderate GOP Speaker
January 6, 2023
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Capitol Report: Biden to Make First Trip to Southern Border; McCarthy Bid for Speaker Enters Day 3, New Nominations Emerging
President Joe Biden is finally set to visit the border. He gave his answer on what took so long and announced a new immigration program Thursday. Thursday marks Day 3 of multiple rounds of votes, and no speaker is running the House of Representatives yet. Another name is in the race, as well as a surprising stray vote…
Rep. Donalds Says He’s ‘Not Worried’ About Potential Retaliation Over Speaker Standoff
January 5, 2023
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As the voting continues on Capitol Hill to determine the next speaker of the House, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) has emerged as a key figure in the camp opposing Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) after withdrawing his support of the Republican leader earlier this week. But as for potential retribution for his defection, Donalds said he…
Elon Musk Reveals His Endorsement for House Speaker as McCarthy Loses 6th Vote
Elon Musk has weighed in on the turbulent race for House Speaker, urging holdout Republicans to vote for his recommended pick, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and put an end to the chaos in Congress. Some 20 Republicans stand between McCarthy and the gavel as the House adjourned on Wednesday after a sixth ballot failed to…
Capitol Report: Rep. Byron Donalds Emerges as Latest Candidate for Speaker; Twitter Files: Lawmakers Request Bans
January 4, 2023
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More back-to-back voting took place in the House Wednesday, with Kevin McCarthy falling short of the support needed. Those opposing him are rallying behind yet another nominee. One of the strongest dissenting members of Congress joins us to weigh in. President Joe Biden and Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell are rubbing shoulders in a rare…
Rep. Donalds Explains Switching Vote From McCarthy in Speaker Election
January 4, 2023
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Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) flipped his vote against Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) for House speakership during the third round of voting on Jan. 3, despite voting for the Republican leader on the first and second ballots. “These continuous votes aren’t working for anyone,” Donalds said in a Twitter thread following the flip. “When the dust…
Trump Breaks Silence on McCarthy as Contender for House Speaker After Failed Votes
Former President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) for House speaker ahead of a fourth round vote Wednesday after McCarthy failed to secure the top job in three rounds of voting on Tuesday but insisted he’s still a contender. Hours after failing to clinch the House gavel amid GOP opposition,…
Pelosi’s Legacy as Speaker: Debt and Disaster
Commentary Although she will remain in Congress, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of San Francisco steps down from her leadership post in January. She has headed her party in either that job or as House Minority Leader when Republicans ruled the roost for nearly 20 years. Her powerful position also let her advance California’s interests. That…
Top Republicans Back McCarthy as Next House Speaker
Two top Republican lawmakers expressed confidence in House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to become the House speaker, as the party is taking the lower chamber early next year after four years in the minority. Both Reps. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Michael Turner (R-Ohio), the potential next chairmen of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and…
2 Top Republicans Back McCarthy as Next House Speaker
Two top Republican lawmakers expressed confidence in House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) bid to become House speaker, now that the party has captured a majority in the lower chamber after four years in the minority. Reps. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Michael Turner (R-Ohio), likely the next chairmen of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and…
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