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The 118th Congress is off to a historic start. Here's a look at the first day

In the Senate, Mitch McConnell became the longest serving Senate leader in history. Meanwhile, the House failed to elect a speaker in a single ballot, the first time in a century.

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Democrats break out the popcorn for Republicans’ speaker fight

They made history Tuesday, down in the House chamber.

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Kevin McCarthy's historic humiliation

Three ballots and no speaker: House GOP remains hopelessly fractured — and there's no clear resolution in sight

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Kevin McCarthy falls short on first 3 votes for speaker in historic defeat

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

Los Angeles Times

Why Are Some Republicans Revolting Against Kevin McCarthy's Bid To Be Speaker of the House?

The insurgent Republicans want to balance the budget, impose new barriers to immigration, and increase transparency for future earmark spending.

Reason

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Roll Call

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.

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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

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call

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.

Roll Call

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.

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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.

WEKU

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.

Roll Call

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.

Roll Call

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.

Los Angeles Times

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

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New House Democratic leader defends calling Trump ‘illegitimate’ president

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