'I think chaos is the operative word,' says Rep. Mark Alford on McCarthy's ousting
Missouri Republican Mark Alford speaks about his disappointment with McCarthy removal vote.
House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy
Rep. Matt Gaetz launches effort to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., launched the process for holding a vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker but the road ahead is still unclear.
Congress created changes to food assistance. Here's what they mean
In an effort to avoid defaulting on the nation's loans, lawmakers created updates to SNAP, the nation's largest food assistance safety net. There are new work requirements as well as exemptions.
This was supposed to be Kevin McCarthy's moment. Instead, GOP chaos reigns
This was supposed to be Kevin McCarthy's moment, one he had contorted himself into political knots to get to.
Would-be Speaker McCarthy can learn from predecessors' struggles for the big gavel
Rep. McCarthy is still likely to win the House Speaker role on January 3rd. However, managing the majority and achieving its legislative and political goals in another matter.
Opinion: Should Republicans Still Call Themselves The Party Of Lincoln?
In defending the president's racist tweets, House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy declared, "We are the party of Lincoln." NPR's Scott Simon contends President Lincoln would object.
GOP Mulls Action Against Rep. Steve King For Racially Charged Comments
The long-time Iowa Republican congressman is under fire, once again, for controversial remarks. House Republican leaders are mulling how and whether to punish him for it.