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Biden Condemns “Poisonous Atmosphere” in Congress Following McCarthy’s Ouster
Kevin McCarthy lost his speakership position earlier this week by a vote of 216 to 210 favoring a motion to vacate.
Trump Can’t Become Speaker Due to GOP’s Own Rules, Dem Lawmaker Points Out
One GOP lawmaker has said that he will nominate Trump to be speaker when voting starts next week.
House Speaker Votes Will Begin Next Week. McCarthy Says He Won’t Seek the Job.
McCarthy was removed from his position as speaker of the House through a “motion to vacate,” by a vote of 216 to 210.
“A Very Weak Speaker”: AOC Slams McCarthy as He Loses Speakership
“He clearly has lost control of his caucus,” Ocasio-Cortez said.
Democrats to McCarthy: No Help on Speakership Vote Without Concessions
“It’s not up to Democrats to save Republicans,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said.
Congress Avoids Government Shutdown and Far Right Budget Demands — for Now
The agreement funds the government for 45 days and includes $16 billion in disaster relief for New York City flooding.
Far Right Republicans Are Considering Ousting McCarthy From Speaker Role
It's not a matter of if, but when, Freedom Caucus members try to boot McCarthy, sources say.
18 Youth Sunrise Movement Activists Arrested for Occupying McCarthy’s Office
“We are fed up and we won't take it anymore,” one activist said.
A Small Cadre of GOP Hard-Liners Is Pushing US Toward Government Shutdown
If the shutdown occurs, it will be because Speaker McCarthy let the far right dictate critical legislative decisions.
GOP Did Badly After Clinton’s Impeachment. Could Biden’s Have a Similar Effect?
The GOP is devoting its political capital to spinning stories on Biden. How will voters react to its fishing expedition?