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Kevin McCarthy looks back on his brush with the speakership

As Kevin McCarthy pulled a drape off his smiling portrait at the Capitol on Tuesday, it wasn’t the only blast from the past. Crowded into Statuary Hall for the unveiling were members past and present, ranging from fierce loyalists to rivals to erstwhile friends. Even a Democrat sang the former…

Roll Call · Sep 15

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 · Sep 16, 2025

Trump’s tariffs can be beneficial in the long term, but Congress needs a more active role, says top GOP lawmaker

As chair of the House Financial Services Committee, French Hill is helping shepherd key crypto legislation.

Fortune · Apr 16, 2025

GOP Rep. wants to gift Trump NC votes

Md. Rep. Andy Harris said North Carolina should award Trump electors because of Hurricane Helene

Salon · Oct 25, 2024

Key Takeaways From House Grilling Of 'Destructive, Lawless' Gary Gensler

Members of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday criticized SEC Chair Gary Gensler for his leadership that initiated an ongoing three-year crackdown on digital assets.

International Business Times · Sep 25, 2024

Lawmakers press SEC for crypto airdrop clarity

House members Tom Emmer and Patrick McHenry are demanding answers from SEC Chair Gary Gensler on the regulator's stance over token airdrops amid increasing scrutiny of the SEC's enforcement-first approach toward digital assets.

International Business Times · Sep 18, 2024

Lawmakers Investigate Crypto Nemesis Gary Gensler For Suspected Hiring Favoritism

Three Republican lawmakers are in hot pursuit of Gary Gensler over the SEC's alleged hiring practices that spell favoritism after email correspondence with a SEC director indicated that he may have been hired due to his political affiliation.

International Business Times · Sep 13, 2024

House's Bipartisan Support For FIT21 Should Be 'Wakeup Call' To Senate, Says McHenry

The support of 71 Democrats who voted Yes for FIT21 should be a "wakeup call" to senators and push them to also pass the bill so the digital assets can finally have a regulatory form, Rep. Patrick McHenry said.

International Business Times · May 31, 2024

House Passes Bill Blocking US Central Bank From Issuing 'Detrimental' CBDC

Following a sweeping vote to pass FIT21, the House has now passed H.R. 5403, which effectively bans the U.S. central bank from issuing a CBDC that Republican members believe might be used by the government to surveil the financial activities of the American public.

International Business Times · May 24, 2024

The House prepares for a historic crypto vote as the political tides shift

The House is poised to advance the comprehensive FIT21 bill today, which would establish a regulatory framework for the blockchain sector.

Fortune · May 22, 2024