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Rep. Kevin McCarthy won his 15th bid to become speaker of the House, but only at great cost.

WASHINGTON — Ideological infighting and internal battles have long been a part of politics. But this year, while some conservative Republicans staged a revolt against the leader of their party until their demands were met, progressive Democrats in the House are pitching unity.

Last week's power struggle between warring factions of charlatans, con men and "influencers" was only the beginning

At 103 members, the incoming progressive caucus is the largest in history. Here's how it plans to use its new clout.

The concessions demanded of new House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., by the ultra-conservative Freedom Caucus may, as speculated, weaken his position as leader of the chamber. But it also produced some reforms that could actually make Congress more deliberative and responsive.

WASHINGTON — The House on Monday adopted its rules package for the 118th Congress, which includes the return of a controversial rule that would allow a single member to force a vote on ousting the speaker.

Electing the House speaker may have been the easy part

Washington (AFP) - Divisive new Speaker Kevin McCarthy faced the first test of his ability to lead the chaotic US House of Representatives Monday as lawmakers met to approve a rules package determining how the Republicans will govern.

The House adopted its rules package for the 118th Congress, allowing a single member to force a vote on ousting the speaker.

After an epic 15-ballot election to become House speaker, Republican Kevin McCarthy faces his next big test in governing a fractious, slim majority

WASHINGTON — A conservative Republican at the center of the tortured effort to elect House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he’d welcome a hard-fought battle over the U.S. debt ceiling, but said both parties should start negotiating terms for the increase now so it doesn’t go down to the wire.