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McCarthy fails in speakership bid for third day after 11th vote

The impasse over choosing a House speaker continued as Republican fell short of votes held up by his detractors

The Guardian - US · 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

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.

Roll Call · Jan 5, 2023

First Thing: Kevin McCarthy faces long battle for House speaker

House adjourned until noon today as McCarthy becomes the first nominee for speaker in 100 years to fail to win the first vote. Plus, the truth behind 10 of the biggest health beliefs

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2023

Why Are Some Republicans Revolting Against Kevin McCarthy's Bid To Be Speaker of the House?

The insurgent Republicans want to balance the budget, impose new barriers to immigration, and increase transparency for future earmark spending.

Reason · Jan 3, 2023

New Congress to convene, but will McCarthy be House speaker?

The new Congress opens with House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy grasping for his political survival

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

Opponents deny McCarthy speaker’s gavel on first vote - Roll Call

Opposition from fellow Republicans denied Kevin McCarthy the role of House speaker on the first roll call vote in the 118th Congress.

Roll Call · Jan 3, 2023

McCarthy releases House rules package, still short speaker votes - Roll Call

It's unclear if a new rules package includes enough olive branches to conservatives to win Kevin McCarthy support for speaker.

Roll Call · Jan 2, 2023

What the Jan. 6 report says about key Pennsylvania Republicans

PHILADELPHIA — Former President Donald Trump had extensive communications with top Pennsylvania Republicans in the weeks leading up to Jan. 6, 2021, as part of his effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election, according to an 814-page report released late Thursday by a House committee.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 23, 2022

Trump should be prosecuted for role in Jan. 6 Capitol attack, House panel says

WASHINGTON — A House committee recommended that Donald Trump be prosecuted for his role in the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, the first-ever such referral of a former president.

Tribune News Service · Dec 19, 2022