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The Latest Breaking News from Kevin McCarthy

70 Years Ago, A Creepy Thriller Spawned An Infamous Sci-Fi Trope

Long after the invasion ended, we all still fear the pod people.

Inverse

January full moon wows skywatchers with a striking 'Wolf Supermoon' (photos)

January's full moon is often known as the 'Wolf Moon'.

Space

Matt Gaetz clears the air and dishes to Tucker Carlson on if he ever tried to date AOC

‘Not my cup of tea. But she, after January 6th, treated us all like we had horns or something,’ Matt Gaetz said this week.

The Independent UK

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Washington DC shooting: Trump calls shooting of national guard members ‘an act of terror’, vows new scrutiny of immigrants – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Former GOP House leader blasts Nancy Mace and says he hopes she gets ‘the help she needs’

‘I just don’t want to put her in a position that she makes decisions,’ Kevin McCarthy told Fox News.

The Independent UK

House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington announces retirement - Roll Call

Republican Rep. Jodey C. Arrington of Texas won’t seek reelection in 2026, closing out a tumultuous run as House Budget chairman.

Roll Call

See stunning photos of November's full 'Beaver Moon' — the biggest supermoon of 2025

See breathtaking photos of the full "Beaver Moon" brightening November's sky.

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At the Capitol, history is always in the making - Roll Call

“I really do think that we ought to listen to what our founders said,” the retiring U.S. Capitol Historical Society president says.

Roll Call

GOP blame game is on as push to stop California redistricting fades

Republican officials concede they're unlikely to stop the state from creating more Democratic House seats.

Axios

Trump’s peace pursuit leaves Mike Johnson holding the bag amid US government shutdown

NEWS ANALYSIS: Trump is the only figure who can unify Republicans in Congress. Without him, the House Speaker is sputtering, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

What is antifa; what does Trump’s ‘major terrorist’ label mean?

Trump’s latest announcement comes as Tyler Robinson is charged over Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting.

Al Jazeera

Patrick McHenry looks back on three weeks in the hot seat - Roll Call

The onetime speaker pro tempore returned to the Capitol to claim an award — and to reflect on chaos and resilience in the legislative branch.

Roll Call

Jeffries taps top Trump resisters Swalwell, Crockett and Moskowitz for new Jan. 6 panel

The picks signify Democrats' combative stance towards the Republican subcommittee.

Axios

Tennessee Rep accused of shoving protester with ‘bad breath’ as the two clashed on DC street

Rep. Tim Burchett was accosted by a protester in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.

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The Conversation

In a closely divided Congress, aging lawmakers are a problem for Democrats

The 2026 midterms are more than a year away, but some high-profile primary election battles in the Democratic Party are gaining national attention. Much of that attention is focused on the age of the candidates.

The Independent UK

Trump critic turned ally Nancy Mace announces run for South Carolina governor

The right-wing Republican touts Trump’s praise in her announcement ad and adopts the phase “South Carolina First”

Roll Call

Breaking news: Speakers raise a lot of money - Roll Call

Speaker Mike Johnson’s record-setting fundraising haul for the second quarter shows it’s time for a Beltway tradition to be laid to rest.

The Guardian - US

Hakeem Jeffries breaks record for longest House floor speech while opposing GOP tax bill

Democratic leader spoke for more than eight hours to rail against Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending bill

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‘Our daddy’: Unemployed Kevin McCarthy shares his bizarre fantasy about Donald Trump, and whatever he wants to do… yikes

Daddy issues confirmed.

Roll Call

A new, ‘more evergreen’ mural is coming to the halls of Longworth - Roll Call

Gone is the face of Kevin McCarthy that once featured so prominently in the Longworth basement. In its place will be images of familiar Capitol scenery.

The Independent UK

Nancy Mace ran bot army, had staff run fake accounts to boost profile, report claims: ‘It’s what she does for fun’

South Carolina congresswoman previously accused four men of sexual misconduct in committee hearing

The Independent UK

DNC set to vote in weeks on removing David Hogg after young progressive announces plans to fund challengers

‘If we’re to redo this election, it truly just sends a horrible message that we really do not want out there at this moment,’ Hogg says

The Independent UK

Mike Johnson wins his toughest battle yet – and shows he’s here to stay

ANALYSIS: The House speaker proves that no one can do it like him, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Why these Republicans finally stood up to Trump – and the price they could pay as a result

ANALYSIS: The Freedom Caucus will need to choose whether they care more about fiscal restraint or being a Trump fan club, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Former Republican speaker blasts DNC effort to remove David Hogg: ‘He’s right’

‘The whole thing he’s saying is if you’re old and not working to win a majority, you ought to leave,’ Kevin McCarthy says

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