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House speaker election: fight over Kevin McCarthy's leadership has exposed limits of Trump’s power

Kevin McCarthy has finally been elected speaker of the US House of Representatives after 15 gruelling votes – a longer process than has been needed than at any time since the civil war. Around 20 of his fellow Republicans had been refusing to approve his appointment to the role –…

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Photos of the week: Historic speaker election - Roll Call

CQ Roll Call’s photojournalists have documented this week’s historic stalemate to elect a speaker of the House.

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2 Years After the Capitol Riot, the GOP Remains Divided. Good.

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'Madness.' 'Chaos.' 'Stupid.' How the McCarthy stalemate is playing on Fox News

Faced with one of the nastiest political train wrecks in modern memory, America's conservative media stalwarts responded this week with recrimination, regret, reflection — and at least one suggestion that House Republican stalwarts might find solace, and a new leader, by getting good and drunk.

Los Angeles Times

‘Still raw’: Democrats mark January 6 as Republicans feud over House speaker - Roll Call

The second anniversary was a study in contrast. Democrats gathered for a brief ceremony, while Kevin McCarthy rallied his party.

Roll Call

Analysis: Only a minority in the GOP sees Jan. 6 as a sad day, poll finds

WASHINGTON — Two years after a riotous mob attacked the nation’s Capitol, violently seeking to block the results of a presidential election, only a minority of Republicans are willing to say that Jan. 6, 2021, was a bad or tragic day for America.

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McCarthy buys time as he tries to lock down speaker votes - Roll Call

Kevin McCarthy was three votes shy of securing the speaker’s gavel on Friday afternoon after flipping 14 of 20 Republicans.

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‘The fever’s got to break’: When will there be a House speaker?

Members-elect from across GOP agree there’s no plan how to get past impasse and future looks uncertain

The Independent UK

Kevin McCarthy offers deal to end House speaker standoff with ‘Taliban 20’ GOP colleagues

The contours of a deal that could make Republican leader Kevin McCarthy the House speaker have begun to emerge

The Independent UK

Is this the longest-ever House speaker vote? A brief history of races for the gavel

If you thought Kevin McCarthy was having a hard time of it, spare a moment for Nathaniel Prentice Banks and the 34th Congress

The Independent UK

Who are the ‘Taliban 20’ paralysing Kevin McCarthy in the House speaker vote?

Matt Gaetz, Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene are among the 20 GOP lawmakers given an unflattering nickname

The Independent UK

One security-related death and five bombings recorded in N Ireland in 2022

Sean Fox was shot dead at a west Belfast social club in October last year.

The Independent UK

House Republicans want to wipe out staff unions, but it’s not that simple - Roll Call

Union leaders say they are “invigorated.” And experts say the “mess” around Kevin McCarthy’s speaker bid buys them some time to figure it out.

Roll Call

Democrats say Republicans’ speaker debacle has gone from funny to dangerous

But Democrats don’t expect to bail out Republicans anytime soon

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Reuters

Kevin McCarthy elected Republican U.S. House speaker, but at a cost

Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives early on Saturday, after making extensive concessions to right-wing hardliners that raised questions about the party's ability to govern.

The New Daily

The Ferguson Report: Washington’s ultra-conservative rebels are revolting

A gun club of Ultra-conservative Republicans have rebelled against House majority leader hopeful, Kevin McCarthyism.

Salon

The Speaker fight may stoke terrorism

McCarthy's concessions send a signal to violent extremists: House Republicans will have your back

Salon

Fascist Trump attacks may have backfired

Trump's efforts to mobilize GOP voters online may have actually helped the Democrats in the midterms

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Tribune News Service

Commentary: Loyal opposition

On Nov. 8, 2022, in a major Republican upset, a relative political newcomer with an almost Hollywoodesque life story won election to Congress in New York’s 3rd Congressional District. To the surprise and elation of his party’s leadership, he flipped a key seat that Democrats had held for two decades.

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Editorial: Chaos in the House over whether McCarthy can succeed Pelosi underscores her skills as speaker

In an age in which national parties have less clout than ever, being and becoming a congressional leader are both very difficult tasks. So the chaos on view this week among House Republicans — with as many as 21 of 222 GOP members blocking the selection of a new speaker…

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Kevin McCarthy fails in speakership bid for 11th time

Impasse over choosing House speaker continues as Republican falls short of votes held up by his detractors. Plus, an expert’s tips for better sleep

Salon

Oklahoma gender-affirming care at risk

If SB 129 is signed into law by right-wing Republican Governor Kevin Stitt, its statutes would apply retroactively

Reuters

What is the U.S. 'Title 42' immigration policy and why is it expanding?

The United States announced on Thursday it will extend COVID-19 pandemic-era restrictions, known as Title 42, to expel migrants from Nicaragua, Cuba and Haiti caught crossing the U.S.-Mexico border back to Mexico, a move would block more nationalities from seeking asylum in the United States.

The Independent UK

CNN host Erin Burnett calls out Republican over ‘young lady’ remark: ‘That, I will say, was a bit rude’

GOP member also refers to CNN as ‘Clinton News Network’

The Independent UK

Trump posts joke picture of himself as Speaker after Matt Gaetz nominated him

One-time president seen in photo on speaker’s chair with his tongue out

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