Politics chat: House Speaker race; U.S. politics being shaped by the war
House Republicans are still struggling to coalesce around one candidate for Speaker while multiple crises add urgency to the search.
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Republican Jeff Landry wins the Louisiana governor's race, reclaims office for GOP
Attorney General Jeff Landry, a Republican backed by former President Donald Trump, has won the Louisiana governor's race, holding off a crowded field of candidates.
Jim Jordan tapped as Republican House speaker nominee
House Republicans' latest nominee for speaker, Rep. Jim Jordan seems far short of the required number of votes — and it's unclear he has a path forward.
Week in politics: War in the Middle East; Biden's immigration plan; GOP House Speaker
We look at how the White House is considering an expanded war in the Middle East, as well as President Biden's immigration plan and the latest on the quest for a new Republican House Speaker.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders's office is under fire for buying a $19,000 lectern
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is facing scrutiny after a public records request revealed her office bought a $19,000 lectern. A whistleblower has accused her office of covering up the spending.
House Republicans pick Jim Jordan for the speaker nomination
We look at the struggle within the Republican party to find its next House Speaker.
New Hampshire voters warn GOP candidates against taking Granite State for granted
New Hampshire is proud to hold the first in the nation primary for presidential elections. But in an age of social media and cable news, can a state election still make a national difference?
The gang and cartel violence that Ecuador's citizens live with
Two candidates are vying for the presidency in Ecuador's elections this weekend, amid rising violence, turf battles by drug cartels and gangs — and more reports of extortion, kidnappings and worse.
Jim Jordan tapped as Republican House speaker nominee
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has been nominated as the speaker designate in a closed-door meeting of House Republicans.
The latest on the race for speaker of the House
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan and Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., are running to be the next speaker of the House.