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Kevin McCarthy spent years tying himself into political knots to win over the right-wing fringe of the Republican Party, only to watch his dreams nearly unravel over four chaotic days.

WASHINGTON — Kevin McCarthy fell just short of a majority in a 13th speaker ballot on Friday, but he has managed to win over some key Republicans, including Freedom Caucus Chair Scott Perry and influential conservative Chip Roy, that showed he was finally starting to turn the tide in his…

WASHINGTON — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on Friday failed in his 13th attempt to succeed Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., as speaker but edged closer to finally clinching the gavel as he flipped a 15th vote his way Friday.

Pennsylvania’s newly minted state House speaker is moving to make his major policy goal regarding victims of child sexual abuse to be the chamber’s urgent priority

There are 64 Democrats in the 150-member House, one fewer than before the election. There is also one fewer Democrat in the Senate.

WASHINGTON — Kevin McCarthy began expanding his support as the 12th speaker vote got underway, gaining some key votes including Freedom Caucus Chair Scott Perry and influential conservative Chip Roy.

The House GOP leader expressed optimism about the direction of talks, but no deal has been reached.

The ex-GOP aide alleged that Schlapp "grabbed my junk and pummeled it at length," which the CPAC organizer denies

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —Just months after a losing bid for U.S. Senate in Missouri, former Marine Lucas Kunce is launching another campaign — this time in an attempt to take down Republican Sen. Josh Hawley.

Democratic County Judge Lina Hidalgo beat Republican Alexandra del Moral Mealer by more than 18,000 votes. An assessment of Election Day problems at polling sites “has not yet revealed” whether any voters were turned away.

Dramatic scenes inside the Capitol as the GOP leader inches closer to speakership