MTG, Jordan rise after Musk takeover Early data shows big shifts in followers among Republicans and Democrats weeks after Twitter deal Salon · Nov 28, 2022
With the GOP in control of the House, here's who's likely to lead key committees House Republicans make up the majority in the House of Representatives for the 118th Congress. Here's a rundown of the lawmakers likely gaining power in key panels at the beginning of the new year. WEKU · Nov 23, 2022
Rep. Kevin McCarthy threatens to impeach Homeland Security secretary WASHINGTON — House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., who is poised to become speaker in January, on Tuesday threatened to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over record-high U.S.-Mexico border migrant crossings. Tribune News Service · Nov 22, 2022
McCarthy threatens to impeach Homeland Security secretary House Republican leader said Alejandro Mayorkas must resign or he will face impeachment investigation next year over record border crossings. Roll Call · Nov 22, 2022
Jordan smear campaign against Jack Smith Jordan is already planning to investigate the DOJ prosecutor investigating Trump Salon · Nov 21, 2022
Impeachment, investigations, infighting: GOP’s thin margin in the House stirs intraparty conflict WASHINGTON — The relatively weak red ripple from last week’s midterm elections may leave Republicans’ hopes for impeachment revenge against Joe Biden high and dry, but that probably won’t stop them from seeking dirt against the Democratic president, despite concerns from party moderates. Tribune News Service · Nov 18, 2022
Meet Kevin McCarthy's puppetmaster Kevin McCarthy supposedly persuaded Marjorie Taylor Greene to back him. We know which of them has real power Salon · Nov 18, 2022
Investigations, impeachment, infighting: House Republicans curb their ambitions GOP hopes for impeachment revenge against Joe Biden are fading, but that probably won’t stop them from seeking dirt on the president. Roll Call · Nov 18, 2022
GOP eyes new priorities for House, starting with Biden probe The Republican Party’s capture of the House majority is upending the agenda in Washington, empowering GOP lawmakers to pursue conservative goals and vigorously challenge the policies of President Joe Biden and his administration The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022
Republicans have won the House. Now, they're promising to investigate the Bidens GOP Rep. Comer says pending investigations will show Hunter Biden engaged in influence peddling. Comer alleges then-Vice President Biden may have financially benefitted from his son's businesses. WEKU · Nov 17, 2022
Trump is now effectively in control of the US House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy will be a mere stooge – that is, until he’s replaced by someone even more Trumpist The Guardian - US · Nov 17, 2022
McCarthy backed for speaker, but has work to do before January - Roll Call Republicans nominated Kevin McCarthy to be the next House speaker, but he still must win over most of the 31 colleagues who opposed him. Roll Call · Nov 15, 2022
GOP prepares for leadership vote after disappointing midterms How much House Republicans blame their current leadership team for a paltry midterm election performance will become clear Tuesday as the conference holds its leadership elections. Tribune News Service · Nov 14, 2022
MAGA Republicans plot to shiv McCarthy Freedom Caucus has a two-step plan to keep the Californian Republican from the most influential role in Congress Salon · Nov 14, 2022
Roll Call · Nov 14, 2022 GOP prepares for leadership vote after disappointing midterms - Roll Call House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy faces disappointment in his conference after an expected GOP wave did not materialize.
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Nov 11, 2022 Kevin McCarthy remains the favorite to become speaker of the House, but it won’t be easy WASHINGTON — Kevin McCarthy faces nothing but turmoil.
WEKU · Nov 5, 2022 Judiciary Republicans hint at investigation into FBI, DOJ if they retake the House Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee have asked the Justice Department and FBI for documents ahead of what they said will be a series of investigations if Republicans retake the House.
WEKU · Nov 1, 2022 Voters everywhere are talking about the same issues. Here's why that matters In Iowa's competitive 3rd Congressional District, candidates and voters are talking about the same issues as those everywhere else. That's part of a long-growing pattern.
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022 Paul Gosar caught on secret video seeming to approve of man who said he’d shot at immigrants Congressman Paul Gosar stood on the US House floor last year and repeated his claims that the 2020 election was stolen
Los Angeles Times · Oct 24, 2022 Doyle McManus: Voter beware: Divided government will be an unholy mess With Election Day two weeks away, Republican prospects of taking control of the House of Representatives, already strong, appear to have solidified. Barring the unexpected, President Joe Biden's next two years will be shaped by challenges from a House led by some of his most zealous opponents.
The Guardian - US · Oct 23, 2022 US politics’ post-shame era: how Republicans became the party of hate Far from entering the midterms as the party of tolerance, diversity and sincerity, critics say, the Republican party has shown itself to be the opposite
Roll Call · Sep 30, 2022 9/11 victims bill passes House in last pre-election vote - Roll Call The House passed legislation Friday that would give as much as $3 billion in payments to spouses and children of Sept. 11 victims.
Roll Call · Sep 22, 2022 House passes package of bills to address policing, crime issues - Roll Call The four bills, involving nearly $2 billion in grant programs, received varying levels of bipartisan support
Axios · Sep 22, 2022 House Freedom Caucus plots return to relevance as GOP eyes majority The ultra-conservative group is so far refusing to back Kevin McCarthy for speaker.
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2022 Tucker Carlson calls January 6 a ‘nonviolent election justice protest’ “The FBI is breaking its own procedures to create the illusion that new domestic extremism cases are popping up all over the United States,” the Fox News host claimed