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Kevin McCarthy falls short on first two votes for House speaker in historic defeat

WASHINGTON — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy fell short of the necessary number of votes to succeed Nancy Pelosi as speaker in the first two rounds of balloting Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times

Republican McCarthy loses vote for US House speaker again

Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failed in two rounds of voting to become House speaker Tuesday, a historic defeat with no clear way out as House Republicans dug in for a long, messy start for the new Congress.

France 24

Democrats gloat after House GOP majority fails to elect speaker for first time in 100 years

Mr McCarthy could not garner enough GOP votes to claim the speaker’s gavel after two consecutive voice votes

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Democrats break out the popcorn for Republicans’ speaker fight - Roll Call

Kevin McCarthy made history Tuesday, much to his chagrin — and Democrats made the most of the scene in the House chamber.

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US House fails to elect new speaker in first rounds of voting

Kevin McCarthy falls short of majority in Republican-controlled chamber as he faces opposition from far-right members.

Al Jazeera

Embattled GOP congressman-elect George Santos promises to address holes in resume next week

Democrats jump on New Yorker’s apparent fictions after failing to weaponise them during 2022 midterms

The Independent UK

At the Races: Disarray OK? - Roll Call

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Criminal, ethics probes sought over background of Rep.-elect George Santos

Republican Rep.-elect George Santos says he will address questions about his biography and business background next week.

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Democrats give Rep. Jamie Raskin leading role on oversight panel

House Democrats elected Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland as ranking member on the House Oversight and Reform Committee on Thursday.

Roll Call

Jeffries bypasses two Californians in his pick for House Democrats' campaign arm

WASHINGTON — Incoming House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., on Tuesday named Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., to chair House Democrats' campaign arm, bypassing the two Californians who were actively seeking the post.

Los Angeles Times

How 2 new House members plan to 'work across the aisle' in the next Congress

It's a time of transition on Capitol Hill. As departing lawmakers pack up their things, first-time lawmakers like Maxwell Frost and Mike Lawler are getting ready to settle in.

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DelBene tapped to run House Democrats’ campaign arm - Roll Call

Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington has the party leadership's support to chair the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

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At the Races: Virginia is for voters - Roll Call

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US House of Representatives passes LGBTQ marriage protections

Voting a second time on the Respect for Marriage Act, lawmakers have sent the bill to US President Joe Biden to sign.

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Will the GOP's razor-thin House majority empower its shrinking centrist wing?

WASHINGTON — Even before Republicans take control of the House in January, their narrow majority is exposing the long-standing rift between the party's right-flank Freedom Caucus and its dwindling center-right.

The Guardian - US

Will the ‘cool, calm, collected’ Hakeem Jeffries change when in power?

Some believe Black lawmakers adapt to leadership by becoming more moderate – others disagree

The New Daily

Trump calls to terminate US Constitution

Former US president Donald Trump is facing rebuke after calling for the "termination" of parts of the US Constitution over his claims that the 2020

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White House slams Trump’s call for ‘termination’ of constitution

Attacking the US Constitution is ‘anathema to the soul of our nation’, a White House spokesman says.

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New House Democratic leader defends calling Trump ‘illegitimate’ president

WASHINGTON — Newly elected House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries defended past remarks calling Donald Trump’s 2016 election “illegitimate” against Republican criticism, noting that he voted to certify his presidency.

Tribune News Service

New House Democratic leader defends calling Trump ‘illegitimate’ president

The Independent UK

Trump rebuked for call to suspend Constitution over election

Former President Donald Trump is facing rebuke from both parties after calling for the “termination” of parts of the Constitution over his lie that the 2020 election was stolen

The Guardian - US

Hakeem Jeffries ‘stops talking’ when asked what he thinks of Kevin McCarthy

McCarthy seeking votes to be speaker when Republicans take over the House next year party

Tribune News Service

Clyburn backed by acclamation as Democrats fill out leadership team

WASHINGTON — House Democrats continued Thursday to set their leadership team for the next Congress, approving outgoing House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn as assistant Democratic leader and picking four members to run the caucus’ messaging arm, among other posts.

The Independent UK

Clyburn elected House Dems' assistant leader, averts contest

House Democrats unanimously chose Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina for a new role in party leadership next year

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