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After Bitter Republican Dispute, McCarthy Named US House Speaker

Republican favorite Kevin McCarthy was named speaker of the US House of Representatives on Saturday as he finally quelled a fierce rebellion among his party's ranks that had paralyzed the lower chamber of Congress for days. McCarthy was always the frontrunner to lead the Republican-led House, but his victory in…

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Chaos in the House: McCarthy's plea, and begging for votes

Just one vote short of becoming speaker of the House, Republican leader Kevin McCarthy stood up from his chair and asked the defiant Matt Gaetz to change his vote from “present” to “McCarthy.”

The Independent UK

Kevin McCarthy elected House Speaker amid fiery scenes

Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected US House speaker in a historic post-midnight 15th ballot early on Saturday, overcoming holdouts from his own ranks.

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Biden: No Place for Political Violence in the US

US President Joe Biden stressed on Friday that there is “no place for political violence” in the US, two years after the Capitol attack. He made his remarks as he honored police who fought off the mob of Republican Donald Trump supporters. Biden stressed that “There is no place —…

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One chaotic week, 15 votes, and finally, a House speaker: Kevin McCarthy

McCarthy had been on the cusp of victory in the 14th round of voting late Friday, but he fell one vote short. After nearly adjourning, the House remained in session and elected McCarthy on the 15th ballot.

Chicago Sun-Times

Republican Kevin McCarthy clinches late night vote to become US House speaker

Republican Kevin McCarthy said: "Now the work begins," after being elected as US House Speaker in a historic 15th ballot having persuaded opponents in his own party to back him

Daily Mirror

McCarthy overcomes GOP rebellion to be elected House Speaker

WASHINGTON — Republican Kevin McCarthy achieved his long-held ambition of becoming House speaker early Saturday after quelling a rebellion by GOP conservative hardliners, but at the cost of further weakening his precarious position within a sharply divided party.

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Republican Kevin McCarthy elected US House speaker

The California lawmaker narrowly overcomes opposition from right-wing legislators to secure the speaker’s gavel.

Al Jazeera

Texans help elect Kevin McCarthy speaker after dramatic late-night votes

Texas Republicans were key players in the intraparty fight over how its leaders would run the U.S. House of Representatives, with right-wing members ultimately securing major wins in the fight.

The Texas Tribune

Kevin McCarthy elected House speaker after historic battle with GOP rebels

The California Republican’s hard-won ascendancy follows a feud with GOP rebels.

Axios

Kevin McCarthy elected House speaker on 15th round after fight nearly breaks out

Lawmakers nearly came to blows as historic streak of voting neared dramatic conclusion

The Independent UK

McCarthy loses 14th vote for speaker amid drama on House floor

WASHINGTON — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy of California lost his 14th ballot for speaker Friday evening in the most dramatic fashion possible, falling a single vote shy of the outright majority he needed.

Los Angeles Times

McCarthy blocked again in stunning loss on 14th speaker vote

WASHINGTON — Republican Kevin McCarthy suffered a stunning and humiliating loss in the 14th round of balloting for speaker, just hours after he and his allies had put together a compromise they expected would win over his opponents.

Tribune News Service

Kevin McCarthy narrowly loses 14th House speaker vote in stunning setback

Republicans had placed their hopes in a deal with far-right detractors, but Matt Gaetz and Lauren Boebert thwarted that plan

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Kevin McCarthy elected Republican US House speaker, but at a cost

Embattled Republican Kevin McCarthy is finally elected US House speaker after 15 rounds of voting over four chaotic days.

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Madison Cawthorn claims ‘incredible threats’ behind Kevin McCarthy speakership push

Ousted congressman Madison Cawthorn claims House Republicans supporting Kevin McCarthy’s bid to be House Speaker are using dirty tactics to get their way.

The Independent UK

Kevin McCarthy’s concessions to far-right Republicans risk tanking the global economy

The US defaulting on its debt would risk tanking the US and global economy

Miami Herald

Mike Lindell’s new conspiracy theory: DeSantis’ Miami-Dade win can prove Trump was cheated

Mike Lindell wants to dive into how easily Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis won the Democratic stronghold of Miami-Dade County in November, and he claims the data could help prove a grand election conspiracy favoring former President Donald Trump.

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Los Angeles Times

McCarthy falls short again, but says he has the votes to win

WASHINGTON — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy of California told reporters Friday that he has the votes to be elected speaker, promising an end to a historic stalemate that has paralyzed Congress all week.

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McCarthy Took $2 Million From FTX Crypto Scam Co-Founder

He hasn't said what he intends to do about the money, while other Republicans have turned FTX funds over to the U.S. Treasury.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois House passes bills banning certain semi-automatic weapons, expanding abortion protections

With Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker seated in the front row of the chamber, the Illinois House early Friday approved a sweeping ban on high-powered firearms about two hours after voting to shore up the state’s already expansive protections for abortion rights.

Roll Call

McCarthy wins speaker election, finally - Roll Call

Kevin McCarthy officially secured the speaker’s gavel, elected on the 15th ballot with 216 votes, after four days of unsuccessful House votes.

Tribune News Service

McCarthy sees path to victory as House sets up late vote

WASHINGTON — Republican Kevin McCarthy was increasingly confident Friday that he’ll gain the additional votes he needs to be elected as House speaker after converting some of the holdouts that had blocked him over the previous three days.

Tribune News Service

GOP congressman: Consensus candidate for speaker is 'Plan B' if McCarthy can't win

WASHINGTON — Two former members of Congress from west Michigan, U.S. Reps. Fred Upton and Justin Amash, were floated this week as alternative candidates for speaker of the U.S. House in the case that California's Kevin McCarthy can't clinch the Republican votes needed for election.

Tribune News Service

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel reopens investigation into false Trump electors

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Friday her office is reopening its investigation into the 16 Republican electors who signed a certificate falsely claiming that former President Donald Trump had won the state's 2020 election.

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