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What a mess in the House of Representatives

The Republicans’ antics over the selection of a new House speaker should come as no surprise. This is the same body that had no respect for the transition of power or for a duly elected president. They called Jan. 6 “a mere protest” despite the fact that people died.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2023

House Speakership In Chaos As McCarthy Failed On The Seventh Vote On Thursday

The House of Representatives has adjourned until 8:00 PM EST, and it's the first time a Speaker has not been elected in 100 years.

Zenger · Jan 5, 2023

Matt Gaetz votes for Donald Trump for House speaker in seventh round

Gaetz is the lead Republican opposing McCarthy.

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023

Chaos in the House: US right-wingers block Republican Party's speakership bid

The US Congress recovenes but cannot yet get down to work because there is no House speaker elected. Quick explainer here: the US Congress is in two chambers. The Senate is where the Democrats have the majority. The House of Representatives is where the problem lies. Without a House speaker,…

France 24 · Jan 4, 2023

George Santos shares press release about being sworn in to Congress – when no one has been

New York Republican was already under fire for wide range of fictions on his resume

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2023

AOC reveals why she was chatting with GOP opponent who fantasised about killing her in anime video

The progressive Democrat and Representative Paul Gosar were seen talking on the House floor amid the chaotic speaker’s vote

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2023

McCarthy fails for second day to win U.S. House speaker vote

Republicans in the House of Representatives failed for a second straight day to elect a leader on Wednesday, as a faction of holdouts repeatedly defied former President Donald Trump's call to unite behind his ally Kevin McCarthy.

Reuters · Jan 4, 2023

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.

WEKU · Jan 4, 2023

New Spending Bill Sets Aside Millions For Both Israel And Palestine

The budget that keeps the government running includes $3.33 billion in security assistance for Israel and Palestine combined

Zenger · Jan 4, 2023

Democrat voted Pennsylvania speaker, foiling GOP hopes

A Democrat who promised to govern as an independent was elected speaker of the narrowly divided Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday on the strength of every Democrat and more than a dozen GOP votes

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2023