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McCarthy, holdouts discussing possible deal for speaker's gavel - Roll Call

Republican leader Kevin McCarthy provided a written offer Thursday to his GOP opponents on rules changes and other demands.

Roll Call · Jan 5, 2023

Will Bunch: On 2nd anniversary of Jan. 6, Trump’s disciples succeed in shutting down the Capitol

At least on Jan. 6, 2021, the insurrectionists on Capitol Hill had to push aside some flimsy metal barricades before they could carry out their assault on the seat of U.S. governance. Nearly two years later, the 20 or so GOP heirs to the toxic legacy of their patron saint,…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 5, 2023

Here's who might run for Debbie Stabenow's Senate seat

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow's announcement Thursday that she won't run for re-election shocked Michigan's political class and sparked buzz across the halls of Capitol Hill and Lansing about who would throw in for the battleground race in 2024.

Tribune News Service · Jan 5, 2023

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Ignoring the Anti-McCarthy Faction's Avowed Goals, The New York Times Sees Only 'Chaos and Confusion'

The paper attributes the fight over the election of the next House speaker to "anti-establishment fervor" and a lust for "personal power."

Reason · Jan 5, 2023

Kevin McCarthy’s losses couldn’t happen to a more deserving guy

On the surface, the House stalemate of choosing a new speaker looks like the firebrands and zealots are in revolt against the GOP “establishment.” But the reality is that the Republican establishment is deader than dead.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2023

At the Races: Under new management? - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call · Jan 5, 2023

House Speakership In Chaos As McCarthy Failed On The Seventh Vote On Thursday

The House of Representatives has adjourned until 8:00 PM EST, and it's the first time a Speaker has not been elected in 100 years.

Zenger · Jan 5, 2023

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Speaker fight overshadows second anniversary of January 6 - Roll Call

Some Democrats described an ominous feeling ahead of the second anniversary of the insurrection with Republicans newly in power.

Roll Call · Jan 5, 2023

Justin Amash: Kevin McCarthy Is a 'Compulsive Liar' Who 'Cares Only About Power'

The former Libertarian congressman was in the Capitol Wednesday drumming up a Hail Mary quest to become speaker of the House.

Reason · Jan 5, 2023

House GOP priority: Protect tax dodgers

Watchdog group warns GOP trying to "protect their rich tax cheat friends from paying taxes they owe"

Salon · Jan 5, 2023

McCarthy fails again as House GOP’s speaker chaos drags on for third day

No party in control of the House has failed to elect a speaker on first vote in 100 years

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023

McCarthy's "shameful" super PAC deal

McCarthy-aligned PAC strikes deal with conservative Club for Growth to back his nomination amid negotiations

Salon · Jan 5, 2023

Elon Musk wants Kevin McCarthy to be speaker of the House and Ron DeSantis to be president

Tesla and Twitter CEO Elon Musk tweeted today, “Kevin McCarthy should be Speaker.”

Fortune · Jan 5, 2023

US House still without speaker as McCarthy keeps falling short

Despite reports of ‘progress’, Republican leader Kevin McCarthy fails for the 11th time to be elected speaker.

Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2023

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Axios · Jan 5, 2023

McCarthy talks escalate as speaker vote adjourns on Day 3

Talks between McCarthy's allies and GOP holdouts escalated on Thursday evening.

Roll Call · Jan 5, 2023

Capitol Lens | Pray tell - Roll Call

From left: GOP Reps. Michael Guest, Clay Higgins and Mike Ezell pray on the House floor Thursday before the seventh failed speaker vote.

Salon · Jan 5, 2023

Cori Bush: GOP tokenizes speaker nominee

“His name being in the mix is not progress—it’s pathetic," the progressive lawmaker said

Salon · Jan 5, 2023

GOP in shambles — Dems are loving it

Actual bipartisanship was on display in Kentucky — not that anyone noticed amid the toddler tantrum on Capitol Hill

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Salon · Jan 5, 2023

McCarthy caves to more MAGA concessions

Despite the negotiations, McCarthy still appears unlikely to have won over enough votes to become speaker

Roll Call · Jan 5, 2023

Another day, similar result: Adjournment with no speaker - Roll Call

GOP leader Kevin McCarthy again didn't reach the magic number to be elected speaker on Thursday, as holdouts continued seeking rules changes.

France 24 · Jan 5, 2023

US speaker debacle: New Congress marked by deep Republican divisions

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…

Axios · Jan 5, 2023

McCarthy concessions leave House GOP with institutional anarchy

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

Salon · Jan 5, 2023

Kev's lesson: GOP trolls eat their own

Calling Republican renegades "ultraconservative" doesn't cut it: This clown show is a symptom of the big F

Tribune News Service · Jan 5, 2023

This state could be the last one to expand Medicaid — for a while, anyway

For years, state Sen. Phil Berger says, there was nobody in North Carolina who opposed Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act more vehemently than he did.

WEKU · Jan 5, 2023

These 21 House members didn't vote for Kevin McCarthy. Here's what they want

McCarthy is still short of the votes he needs to be speaker, and it's because of a staunch, anti-establishment, intransigent far-right group that wants government to do a lot less.

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