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2023-10-20 13:52:28
by Dan McCue
Jordan Vows to Press On in Quest for Speakership

WASHINGTON — A determined Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, vowed Friday to continue his quest to be the next House speaker,... Read More

WASHINGTON — A determined Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, vowed Friday to continue his quest to be the next House speaker, telling reporters gathered in the Rayburn Room of the U.S. Capitol Friday morning that a third vote was imminent and... Read More

Republicans Facing Death Threats as Election for Speaker Gets Mired in Personal Feuds

WASHINGTON (AP) — It was the thing that was supposed to make Rep. Jim Jordan the 56th speaker of the House. An... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — It was the thing that was supposed to make Rep. Jim Jordan the 56th speaker of the House. An onslaught of pressure from the Republican Party base, allies predicted, would compel the GOP's moderate and establishment members to support... Read More

2023-10-19 21:26:18
by Dan McCue
FCC Votes to Advance Bid to Restore Net Neutrality

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to proceed with a proposal to restore net neutrality and at... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to proceed with a proposal to restore net neutrality and at the same time, potentially, broaden the agency’s reach. The 3-2 party-line vote — with all Democratic commissioners voting in favor... Read More

2023-10-19 20:21:03
by Dan McCue
North Carolina Republicans Unveil New Congressional Maps

RALEIGH, N.C. — Republican state legislators in North Carolina unveiled two new congressional maps on Wednesday, both of which, according... Read More

RALEIGH, N.C. — Republican state legislators in North Carolina unveiled two new congressional maps on Wednesday, both of which, according to critics, appear to ensure the GOP will pick up seats in Congress after the 2024 election. At present, the... Read More

2023-10-19 17:14:28
by Dan McCue
Jordan Floats Empowering 'Temporary' Speaker, but GOP Hardliners Shoot Down the Proposal

WASHINGTON — Hardline members of the Republican conference on Thursday slammed the door on a proposal that they temporarily expand... Read More

WASHINGTON — Hardline members of the Republican conference on Thursday slammed the door on a proposal that they temporarily expand the powers of Speaker Pro Tem Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., so the chamber could get back to work while Rep. Jim... Read More

2023-10-19 15:09:54
by Dan McCue
Trump Confidante Powell Strikes Plea Deal in Georgia Elections Case

WASHINGTON — Attorney Sidney Powell, a high-profile member of former President Donald Trump’s inner circle and well-known conspiracy theorist, pleaded... Read More

WASHINGTON — Attorney Sidney Powell, a high-profile member of former President Donald Trump’s inner circle and well-known conspiracy theorist, pleaded guilty Thursday morning to six misdemeanor counts of conspiracy related to attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election... Read More

2023-10-18 21:39:19
by Dan McCue
Protestors Decrying Gaza Conflict Stage Demonstration in Cannon Building

WASHINGTON — A large group protesting the ongoing war in Gaza entered the House Cannon Office Building Wednesday afternoon and... Read More

WASHINGTON — A large group protesting the ongoing war in Gaza entered the House Cannon Office Building Wednesday afternoon and were arrested after they refused to stop demonstrating inside the Cannon Rotunda. Demonstrations are not allowed inside congressional buildings, and... Read More

2023-10-18 17:34:38
by Dan McCue
Jordan Suffers Second Defeat in Speaker Bid, Opening Door to Empowering McHenry

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, again failed to garner enough votes to be elected speaker on Wednesday, apparently opening... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, again failed to garner enough votes to be elected speaker on Wednesday, apparently opening the door to a bipartisan push to grant new powers to Speaker Pro Tem Patrick McHenry, R-N.C. When the final... Read More

2023-10-17 22:04:31
by Dan McCue
Jordan Loses First Vote in Bid to Become Speaker

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, the combative co-founder of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, failed to garner the 217... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, the combative co-founder of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, failed to garner the 217 votes he needed to become the next House speaker Tuesday, after 20 members of his conference broke ranks and voted... Read More

2023-10-16 18:17:16
by Dan McCue
Judge Imposes Narrow Gag Order in Trump Jan. 6 Case

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump is now subject to a partial gag order barring him from verbal and written... Read More

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump is now subject to a partial gag order barring him from verbal and written attacks on Special Counsel Jack Smith, his staff, witnesses and potential witnesses in his election conspiracy case. In handing down... Read More

2023-10-16 14:15:18
by Dan McCue
Kucinich Out as Robert Kennedy Campaign Manager

WASHINGTON — In a move that evidently took some campaign insiders by surprise, former Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich is out... Read More

WASHINGTON — In a move that evidently took some campaign insiders by surprise, former Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich is out as campaign manager for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and will be replaced by Kennedy’s daughter-in-law. The announcement of the campaign... Read More

The Israel-Hamas War Is Testing the Republican Party's Isolationist Shift

ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Nikki Haley vowed to stand with Israel “every step of the way.” She promised to “decimate” the Iranian... Read More

ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Nikki Haley vowed to stand with Israel “every step of the way.” She promised to “decimate” the Iranian economy. And she called for continued funding for Ukraine as it fights to repel the Russian invasion. “It’s a dangerous... Read More

2023-10-13 20:55:16
by Dan McCue
Now It’s Jim Jordan’s Turn: Can He Secure the Votes to be Speaker?

WASHINGTON — The House Republican conference nominated Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, to be the next speaker on Friday, but he... Read More

WASHINGTON — The House Republican conference nominated Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, to be the next speaker on Friday, but he now faces the same question that ultimately pushed Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., out of the race. Can he garner... Read More

2023-10-13 20:53:04
by Tom Ramstack
New Jersey Senator Menendez Denies Foreign Bribes After Second Indictment

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, D-N.J., responded to another indictment filed against him Thursday with more denials as the... Read More

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, D-N.J., responded to another indictment filed against him Thursday with more denials as the calls among his fellow Democratic lawmakers for him to resign become more emphatic. The indictment unsealed by the Justice Department... Read More

2023-10-13 18:21:33
by Dan McCue
Georgia Rep to Challenge Jordan for Speaker

WASHINGTON – Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., a member of Congress since 2011, has announced that he is challenging Rep. Jim... Read More

WASHINGTON – Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., a member of Congress since 2011, has announced that he is challenging Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio to be the next House speaker. Scott, whose Georgia district runs down the middle of the state, from... Read More

2023-10-13 16:03:40
by Dan McCue
Scalise Exits Speaker's Race, Leaving Conference Scrambling After 'Airing of Grievances'

WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., withdrew from the race to be the next speaker of the House... Read More

WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., withdrew from the race to be the next speaker of the House Thursday night, a stunning development that appears to have left his Republican conference in a state of absolute dysfunction. Scalise... Read More

2023-10-11 21:39:30
by Dan McCue
Republicans Nominate Steve Scalise to Be House Speaker

WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., narrowly won the Republican nomination to be the next speaker of the... Read More

WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., narrowly won the Republican nomination to be the next speaker of the House on Wednesday, setting the stage for a floor vote that is still less than certain. The announcement of Scalise’s... Read More

2023-10-11 21:31:56
by Kate Michael
Trade Rep. Tai Outlines Biden's Worker-Centered Trade Policies 

WASHINGTON — The United States is at a crossroads in its trade agenda, with pivotal negotiations and policy shifts on... Read More

WASHINGTON — The United States is at a crossroads in its trade agenda, with pivotal negotiations and policy shifts on the horizon. Two notable initiatives, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity and the Global Arrangement for Sustainable Steel and Aluminum,... Read More

2023-10-10 21:54:42
by Dan McCue
Biden Confirms 14 Americans Killed in Hamas Attack; Others Held Hostage

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday confirmed that 14 Americans were among the more than 1,000 people who died... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday confirmed that 14 Americans were among the more than 1,000 people who died in Israel over the weekend during coordinated attacks by the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas. Biden also acknowledged Tuesday that Hamas... Read More

2023-10-10 21:52:43
by Dan McCue
Justices to Hear South Carolina Redistricting Case on Wednesday

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday over the constitutionality of South Carolina’s new congressional district map,... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday over the constitutionality of South Carolina’s new congressional district map, which allegedly moved Black voters out of one district to make it more hospitable to Republicans. The focal point of... Read More

2023-10-09 21:38:11
by Dan McCue
Kennedy, in Party Switch, Will Mount Independent Run for President

PHILADELPHIA — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., scion of a liberal and Democratic political dynasty, on Monday declared his intention to... Read More

PHILADELPHIA — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., scion of a liberal and Democratic political dynasty, on Monday declared his intention to continue his pursuit of the White House as an independent candidate. Speaking before a crowd of about 2,000 supporters outside... Read More

2023-10-07 20:29:41
by Dan McCue
Speaker’s Office in Capitol Becomes Temporary Tourist Attraction

WASHINGTON — It started happening as soon as the day’s U.S. Capitol tours began Friday morning. First there’d be an... Read More

WASHINGTON — It started happening as soon as the day’s U.S. Capitol tours began Friday morning. First there’d be an abrupt swivel of the head. Then fingers would point. And finally cellphones appeared as tourists, arms outstretched, tried to capture... Read More

2023-10-06 14:07:05
by Dan McCue
Trump Endorses Jordan as Hunt for Support in House Speaker Race Continues

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump, long known for his penchant for the wee small hours, delivered a Friday morning... Read More

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump, long known for his penchant for the wee small hours, delivered a Friday morning eye-opener when he threw his support behind Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, in the race to become the next House speaker.... Read More

2023-10-05 20:20:23
by Dan McCue
A New Map, New District to Feature in Alabama Congressional Races in 2024

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A panel of three federal judges on Thursday settled a long-running controversy over Alabama’s congressional district map,... Read More

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A panel of three federal judges on Thursday settled a long-running controversy over Alabama’s congressional district map, selecting a version that could go a long way to determining which party controls the House of Representatives after 2024.... Read More

2023-10-05 13:41:12
by Dan McCue
What If Someone Cries ‘Rigged Election’ During the Primaries?

WASHINGTON — It’s admittedly a hypothetical question, but given the divisive rhetoric that has swirled around elections and politics in... Read More

WASHINGTON — It’s admittedly a hypothetical question, but given the divisive rhetoric that has swirled around elections and politics in general since November 2020, it seemed worthwhile to put it to elections officials across the country anyway: Just what would... Read More

2023-10-04 20:17:10
by Dan McCue
Majority Leader Scalise Enters Speaker Race

WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., has entered the race to replace ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.,... Read More

WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., has entered the race to replace ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., setting up a two-way contest for the post against Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio. In a lengthy letter to the members... Read More

2023-10-04 18:18:04
by Dan McCue
Speaker Pro Tem Kicks Pelosi, Hoyer Out of ‘Hideaway’ Offices

WASHINGTON — The anticipated retribution for the ouster of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., began quickly Tuesday night just... Read More

WASHINGTON — The anticipated retribution for the ouster of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., began quickly Tuesday night just hours after Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., took over the chamber as speaker pro tempore. First, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi,... Read More

2023-10-04 16:43:59
by Dan McCue
Jim Jordan First to Formally Announce Bid for Speaker

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, has formally entered the race to be the... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, has formally entered the race to be the next House speaker. Jordan began circulating a letter to his Republican colleagues, seeking their support for his bid, shortly after... Read More

Pence Calls Trump's Attacks on Milley 'Utterly Inexcusable' at AP-Georgetown Foreign Policy Forum

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday criticized his former boss-turned-rival, Donald Trump, for calling retired Gen. Mark Milley, the former... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday criticized his former boss-turned-rival, Donald Trump, for calling retired Gen. Mark Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a traitor over phone calls he made to China in the final stormy... Read More

2023-10-03 21:29:03
by Dan McCue
In Historic Vote, House Votes to Remove McCarthy as Speaker

WASHINGTON — For the first time in its history, members of the House of Representatives voted to remove a speaker... Read More

WASHINGTON — For the first time in its history, members of the House of Representatives voted to remove a speaker of the House, ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., from the seat after just 269 days in the office. In the... Read More

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