McCarthy to Leave Congress at End of the Year
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McCarthy to Leave Congress at End of the Year
2023-12-06 19:12:13
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., ousted from that position just two months ago by hard-right members of his own party, announced Wednesday that he will retire from Congress at the end of the month. “I have decided... Read More

Can Decorum and Civility Be Restored on Capitol Hill? We Ask the Experts
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Can Decorum and Civility Be Restored on Capitol Hill? We Ask the Experts
2023-11-24 21:45:17
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The date was Feb. 5, 1858, and as evening arrived in Washington, long-standing hostilities over the issue of slavery were about to boil over in the well of the House of Representatives. It began when Galusha Grow, a... Read More

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

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

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

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

As Gaetz, McCarthy Feud Nears Climax, New Dems Say Speaker ‘Not Trustworthy’
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As Gaetz, McCarthy Feud Nears Climax, New Dems Say Speaker ‘Not Trustworthy’
2023-10-03 16:53:02
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — As the showdown between Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., neared its climax on Tuesday, the chair of the largest coalition of Democrats in the chamber said the speaker is “simply not trustworthy.” The... Read More

House Passes Stopgap Funding Bill, Senate Plans Vote Saturday Night
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House Passes Stopgap Funding Bill, Senate Plans Vote Saturday Night
2023-09-30 20:10:39
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — After multiple failed attempts, the House on Saturday approved a “clean” stopgap funding bill in a last-ditch bid to avert a government shutdown, sending the measure to the Senate with just hours to spare. In the end, after... Read More

Disorder in the House; Last Gasp Bid to Avert Shutdown Crushed in Chamber Vote
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Disorder in the House; Last Gasp Bid to Avert Shutdown Crushed in Chamber Vote
2023-09-29 20:15:02
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — A last gasp attempt to keep the federal government fully funded beyond this weekend turned into a crushing defeat for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on Friday as 21 hard-right members of his conference voted against the plan... Read More

Senate Moves to Avert Looming Government Shutdown
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Senate Moves to Avert Looming Government Shutdown
2023-09-26 21:44:24
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Democrats and Republicans in the Senate reached an agreement Tuesday afternoon on a stopgap spending plan that could keep the government funded through mid-November, but some provisions are not likely to fly with hardliners in the House. The... Read More

Vilsack Warns Farmers, Children Will Feel Shutdown’s Effect Almost Immediately
White House
Vilsack Warns Farmers, Children Will Feel Shutdown’s Effect Almost Immediately
2023-09-26 14:38:18
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — With a partial federal shutdown growing ever more likely come midnight Saturday, the Biden administration on Monday began underscoring the consequences of Congress not quickly taking steps to avert it. At Monday afternoon’s press briefing at the White... Read More

House GOP Seeks to Regroup After Continuing Resolution, DoD Bill Fizzle
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House GOP Seeks to Regroup After Continuing Resolution, DoD Bill Fizzle
2023-09-22 21:25:28
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — You could tell Capitol Hill was bristling Thursday morning, even before you got within 100 yards of the Capitol building itself. Walking up First Street SE, past Bullfeathers, the popular Capitol Hill eatery, an indistinct conversation between passersby... Read More

Zelenskyy Receives Mixed Reception in DC Visit to Shore Up Support
Diplomacy
Zelenskyy Receives Mixed Reception in DC Visit to Shore Up Support
2023-09-22 15:55:14
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Nine months after being accorded “rock star” treatment during his first visit here in the wake of the Russian invasion of his country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a markedly different welcome on Thursday. While a certain amount... Read More

McCarthy Dares GOP Critics to Oust Him
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McCarthy Dares GOP Critics to Oust Him
2023-09-14 15:50:40
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Tensions are rising on Capitol Hill as Republicans fail to reach agreement on spending plans. So heated has the rhetoric become that during a closed-door conference meeting Thursday morning, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., reportedly addressed recent threats... Read More

House Sent Home Early as Feud Grips GOP Caucus
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House Sent Home Early as Feud Grips GOP Caucus
2023-06-08 15:27:14
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., sent House members home early on Wednesday after a revolt by nearly a dozen conservative Republicans brought action in the chamber to a standstill. The “chaos” as McCarthy called it at one point... Read More

The Center Holds as Debt Ceiling Bill Advances to the Senate
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The Center Holds as Debt Ceiling Bill Advances to the Senate
2023-06-01 14:52:00
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — With apologies to the late Joan Didion, the center did hold Wednesday night and the result was a rousing bipartisan endorsement of the debt ceiling deal that will prevent the first-ever default by the government in U.S. history... Read More

Biden, McCarthy Strike Debt Limit Deal to Avert Default
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Biden, McCarthy Strike Debt Limit Deal to Avert Default
2023-05-28 15:38:51
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached a deal in principle Saturday night to raise the nation’s debt limit for two years while cutting and capping some federal spending — appearing, for now, to have averted... Read More

Biden Reiterates Call for Debt Limit Increase as Congress Leaves Town
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Biden Reiterates Call for Debt Limit Increase as Congress Leaves Town
2023-05-26 16:59:19
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday began a Rose Garden ceremony to nominate the next chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as a platform to once again urge House Republicans to pass a “clean” debt limit increase while... Read More

McCarthy, Biden Set for Afternoon Meeting on Debt Ceiling
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McCarthy, Biden Set for Afternoon Meeting on Debt Ceiling
2023-05-22 15:55:59
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., are set to meet late Monday afternoon for the latest round of face-to-face negotiations on raising the nation’s debt limit. This comes after each leader's hand-picked subordinates met in... Read More

Biden, Congressional Leaders Postpone Debt Ceiling Meeting
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Biden, Congressional Leaders Postpone Debt Ceiling Meeting
2023-05-12 21:42:36
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — There will be no meeting between President Joe Biden and congressional leaders over the debt ceiling on Friday after they mutually agreed to give staff more time to work out the framework of a deal. Biden, House Speaker... Read More

Biden, McCarthy Meet for Closely Watched Debt Ceiling Session
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Biden, McCarthy Meet for Closely Watched Debt Ceiling Session
2023-05-09 21:35:38
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., ended weeks of sparring through the media on Tuesday, meeting face to face for the first time since early February to discuss raising the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling. “We’re... Read More

What’s Happening on Capitol Hill Tuesday?
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What’s Happening on Capitol Hill Tuesday?
2023-05-09 14:22:20
by TWN Staff

WASHINGTON — Few days come bigger, few are more anticipated inside the Capital Beltway, than this one. Shortly before 4 p.m. this afternoon, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., will make his way up the macadam drive outside the West Wing,... Read More

What’s Happening on Capitol Hill Monday?
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What’s Happening on Capitol Hill Monday?
2023-05-08 14:48:57
by TWN Staff

Happy debt-limit summit eve, for those who celebrate! The House returns to Washington after a district work period, but no votes are planned for today. However, one can expect plenty of activity behind the scenes as Republicans and Democrats alike... Read More

Biden, McCarthy to Meet May 9 on Debt Ceiling
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Biden, McCarthy to Meet May 9 on Debt Ceiling
2023-05-02 17:04:19
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., will meet next Tuesday to begin discussions anew on raising the nation’s debt ceiling as the timeline for action grows ever smaller. Biden invited McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck... Read More

Yellen Warns US Could Run Out of Money by June 1
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Yellen Warns US Could Run Out of Money by June 1
2023-05-01 21:43:48
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a letter sent to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on Monday that the United States could reach the point when it can no longer satisfy its debt obligations as early as June... Read More

What’s Happening Monday on Capitol Hill?
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What’s Happening Monday on Capitol Hill?
2023-05-01 14:07:23
by TWN Staff

This is a district work week for the House, but House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., will be making news today as he delivers an address to the Knesset in Jerusalem, Israel. McCarthy, who is leading a bipartisan delegation of his... Read More

GOP Debt Ceiling Proposal Declared DOA by OMB
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GOP Debt Ceiling Proposal Declared DOA by OMB
2023-04-25 18:33:41
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — It came as no surprise, but the House Republican debt-ceiling plan known as the “Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023” will be dead on arrival should it somehow make it to President Joe Biden’s desk, the White House... Read More

War of Words Continues Between White House, House Speaker McCarthy
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War of Words Continues Between White House, House Speaker McCarthy
2023-04-19 20:00:04
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is continuing the war of words with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., using successive public appearances this week to pan the speaker’s proposed plan to raise the debt ceiling as “the same old trickle-down dressed... Read More

What’s Happening Tuesday On Capitol Hill
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What’s Happening Tuesday On Capitol Hill
2023-04-18 13:49:13
by TWN Staff

WASHINGTON — A day after unveiling his plan for the debt limit before a roomful of bigwigs at the New York Stock Exchange Institute in New York, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on Tuesday will try to sell his fellow... Read More

McCarthy Blames Biden for Debt Ceiling Impasse in Wall Street Speech
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McCarthy Blames Biden for Debt Ceiling Impasse in Wall Street Speech
2023-04-17 20:20:21
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., traveled to Wall Street on Monday to both blame President Joe Biden for the ongoing impasse over raising the nation’s debt ceiling and announce that the chamber’s Republican Conference intends to move its... Read More

McCarthy Urges Calm if Trump Arrested
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McCarthy Urges Calm if Trump Arrested
2023-03-20 14:29:13
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said Sunday that he doesn’t think people should protest if former President Donald Trump is arrested on charges brought by the Manhattan district attorney’s office. On Saturday, Trump took to his Truth Social... Read More

House Republicans Roll Out Massive Energy and Permitting Overhaul
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House Republicans Roll Out Massive Energy and Permitting Overhaul
2023-03-16 14:18:49
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — After weeks of introducing “messaging” resolutions aimed at pleasing the party’s hardcore base of so-called “MAGA Republicans,” the House GOP this week is rolling out its first major piece of legislation. Called H.R. 1 — the Lower Energy... Read More

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