Today's lesson in AP U.S. Government: What just happened with Kevin McCarthy
The week's turmoil on Capitol Hill was one for the history books — and that has made for some very timely discussions in high school civics classes.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy
The House can't work without a speaker. How will it choose McCarthy's successor?
Republicans plan to convene for a candidate forum on Tuesday and hold a speakership vote on Wednesday. While it's not clear who will be running, there's no question they face a tough road ahead.
Fate of House GOP leadership throws Congress into chaos
House Republicans are scrambling to coalesce around a small number of candidates to be Speaker of the House but the path to electing someone is unclear.
Biden and McCarthy are set to meet to talk about the debt ceiling stalemate
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet Wednesday to discuss, among other things, how to avoid a default on the U.S. debt.
McCarthy fails another vote after falling just shy of the speakership
California Republican Kevin McCarthy gained momentum on the fourth day of speaker elections and is inching closer to getting the votes to become the next speaker of the House.
Meet Cheryl Johnson, the House clerk managing the speaker votes
Johnson has served as House clerk since 2019, the fourth woman and second Black person to do so. She's drawn praise from both sides of the aisle for running the speaker vote and maintaining order.
Profane Impeachment Call From Freshman Democrat Gets Quick Rebuke From Top Democrats
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi downplayed freshman Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib's expletive-laden call to impeach President Trump, and a top committee leader said it's too early to push for it.
Democrats Unveil Ad Attacking House GOP Leaders
An outside group supporting House Democrats is running a digital ad that uses a strategy the party used in 2006 to challenge Republican control of the House — focusing on personal scandals.
Rubio To NPR: No Witch Hunt On Russia, But No Cover-Up Either
Several prominent Republicans now say Jeff Sessions should recuse himself from the investigation into possible Russian interference in the 2016 election, while top Democrats ask him to resign.
In House Majority Leader's Home District, Many Depend On Health Law He Wants To Scrap
Some constituents of Rep. Kevin McCarthy who favor the law, or rely on it, see a conflict between his stated goals as a national leader and the needs of so many people in his home district.