Biden calls on Congress to change ‘poisonous atmosphere in Washington’ following Kevin McCarthy’s ouster Wednesday, October 4 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden weighed in Wednesday on the historic ouster of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, calling on Congress to change the "poisonous atmosphere in Washington" and come together on important issues, such as funding for Ukraine."More than anything, we need to change the... Read More.
What to know about Kevin McCarthy’s rise and fall from power Tuesday, October 3 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday became just the second speaker in history to be subjected to an effort by rank-and-file lawmakers to take away his gavel -- and the first to have it stripped away.McCarthy faced a so-called motion to vacate from... Read More.
GOP revolt on gas stove vote shows fragility of McCarthy’s speakership: ANALYSIS Tuesday, June 6 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The gas stove debate is boiling over, but it's Kevin McCarthy's speakership that may have been burned.A procedural first step to take up GOP-backed legislation to prohibit the federal government from banning gas stoves failed Tuesday afternoon -- at the hands of 12... Read More.
After optimism, debt ceiling talks on ‘pause,’ McCarthy’s top negotiator says Friday, May 19 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- After optimistic talk from both House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden earlier this week, Rep. Garrett Graves, who is leading debt ceiling talks for House Republicans, said Friday negotiations have hit a snag."We decided to press pause because it's just... Read More.
Here’s what House Speaker McCarthy’s chaotic election means for the economy and debt ceiling Wednesday, January 11 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., emerged with gavel in hand on Saturday after fierce Republican negotiations, but the concessions he made in the process have heightened concern over a potential economic crisis later this year.The empowerment of far-right House members in... Read More.
After McCarthy’s deal to become speaker, House GOP takes up new rules Tuesday, January 10 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- To secure the House speakership, California Republican Kevin McCarthy cut a sweeping deal with some of the most conservative members of his conference that included concessions he had not only vowed would be a red line but that will now significantly impact... Read More.
New Congress live updates: What’s next after Kevin McCarthy’s speakership win Saturday, January 7 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The House Republican leadership standoff is stretching into a fourth day Friday after 11 failed votes so far to decide on a speaker over Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is being stymied by a small group of hardliners. They are... Read More.
Who is Byron Donalds, latest GOP protest nominee against McCarthy’s speaker bid Wednesday, January 4 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Florida Republican Rep. Byron Donalds was nominated on Wednesday as the latest protest nominee from within the GOP as leader Kevin McCarthy continues to struggle to win a majority to be elected speaker.Who is Donalds?Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, called Donalds a "dear... Read More.