The Latest Breaking News from Lisa McClain

Republicans re-elect Mike Johnson as US House speaker in nail-biting vote

The US has opened the 119th Congress with a vote for the speakership in its lower chamber, the House of Representatives.

Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2025

Rep. Lisa Mcclain Nominates Rep. Mike Johnson For House Speaker

Rep. Mike Johnson faces challenges in retaining House Speaker position amid endorsements and GOP support.

Top News · Jan 3, 2025

Rep. Lisa Mcclain Cautiously Optimistic About Speaker-Designate Mike Johnson's Chances

Rep. Lisa McClain cautiously optimistic about Mike Johnson's chances for speaker, highlighting his leadership qualities and ability to manage party complex...

Top News · Jan 3, 2025

House Oversight Committee Probes Biden Admin On Transgender Care

House Oversight Committee investigates alleged Biden administration pressure on transgender care guidelines. HHS accused of political interference.

Top News · Aug 27, 2024

Taiwan's Lai Says US Military Aid Package Will 'Deter Authoritarianism'

Taiwan's incoming president Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday that a multi-billion US military aid package will "strengthen deterrence against authoritarianism", as China ramps up political and military pressure on the self-ruled island.

International Business Times · Apr 23, 2024

House votes to censure Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling fire alarm

Since January, the chamber has seen the removal of a member from a committee, the first ouster of a speaker in history and the expulsion of a lawmaker for only the third time since the Civil War.

WEKU · Dec 8, 2023

Democrats decry House censure vote as ‘attempt to silence’ Jamaal Bowman

Republican-led resolution against Democrat who pulled fire alarm called a waste of time and another attack on person of colour

The Guardian - US · Dec 7, 2023

Lawmakers will vote on censuring Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling fire alarm in House office building

The House will hold a vote on whether to censure Rep. Jamaal Bowman for triggering a fire alarm in one of the U.S. Capitol office buildings in September when the chamber was in session

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

House tees up censure vote for Rep. Jamaal Bowman over fire alarm pull - Roll Call

The privileged resolution was introduced by GOP Rep. Lisa McClain and is the latest in a disciplinary tit for tat happening in the House.

Roll Call · Dec 6, 2023

Some members of Congress using donor money to repay themselves

Nearly $2.3 million in contributions raised by 16 House and Senate members this cycle went to repay the lawmakers for loans to past campaigns.

Roll Call · Aug 14, 2023