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Cassidy releases statement congratulating Speaker Mike Johnson
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released the following statement after Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) was elected as ... Read more
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Jordan clinches Speaker nomination in GOP’s second go at the gavel
Republicans chose firebrand Rep. Jim Jordan as their new nominee for House speaker during internal voting Friday, putting ... Read more
Politics
UPDATE: Scalise ends bid to become House speaker after failing to secure the votes to win gavel
Republican Steve Scalise ended his bid to become House speaker late Thursday after hardline holdouts refused to back ... Read more
Politics
Republican Steve Scalise is seen as a fighter, but becoming the House speaker might require a brawl
With his walker positioned on the mound, Rep. Steve Scalise threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Washington Nationals ballpark in the ... Read more
National News
A look at the contenders for House speaker and the demands they’re facing from fellow Republicans
For Republicans, it’s a question with no clear answer: Who becomes House speaker after Kevin McCarthy? Despite former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of ... Read more