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There was gridlock in Washington this week as US Republican Kevin McCarthy failed to become House speaker on the first ballot, something that hasn’t happened for a century. It was supposed to be an easy win for the Republican favourite, but he was blocked three times in one day by…

His desperate scramble to win the speakership has made things a lot worse for any future leader.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs will outline her vision for the next four years during her inaugural address Thursday, ushering in an era of divided government and Democratic ascendance in a state long dominated by Republicans

The House resumes at noon eastern time on Thursday.

Governor Andy Beshear delivered his State of the Commonwealth Address Wednesday night. In the speech, Beshear praised Kentucky’s economic growth over the past year while recovering from two major natural disasters.

Illinois Republican Darin LaHood, a Kevin McCarthy backer involved in negotiations, told the Sun-Times on Wednesday night that “I believe we are making progress. The two sides are working diligently together.”

As his 12-year congressional run concludes, the Trump critic and Jan. 6 committee member heads to cable news as a senior political commentator.

House adjourns until 8pm ET as Republicans remain deadlocked – follow all the latest politics news

Florida representative one of leaders of faction blocking Kevin McCarthy election as House Speaker