Legislators are meeting behind closed doors. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana pulled out of the contest for Speaker of the House of Representatives after he did…
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No Clear Front Runner in Selection of House Speaker
The war in Israel is adding pressure for a decision. None of the individuals under consideration for Speaker of the House has a clear path to the position,…
Read MorePotentials for Next House Speaker Lining Up
Representatives Scalise, Jordan, Emmer, and others are candidates. After the ouster of Representative Kevin McCarthy of California as House Speaker, other members of Congress are seeking the opportunity…
Read MoreMajor Changes in House Intelligence Committee
There has been bipartisan concern for the decision by Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy of California has formally removed Representatives Adam…
Read MoreHouse Legislators Agree to Select Committee on China
The new committee was created with overwhelming bipartisan support. The House of Representatives has approved the creation of a new select committee that will investigate and counter threats…
Read MoreNew House Rules Contain Major Reforms
Rules package was approved Monday night. The House of Representatives has approved a rules package that is intended to control government spending, reduce bureaucracy, and challenge leadership. The…
Read MoreImpeachment Articles Filed Against DHS Secretary
House Speaker called on Mayorkas to resign in November. Representative Pat Fallon of Texas has filed articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The articles allege “high…
Read MoreHouse Speaker Elected Upon 15th Vote
Electing a House Speaker has not taken this long since 1859. The House of Representatives has adjourned until Monday after a late evening session on Friday ran into…
Read MoreRepresentative McCarthy in Negotiations for Speaker
Unable to reach the winning threshold after six votes. The House of Representatives has begun its third day of trying to determine the next speaker. Representative Kevin McCarthy…
Read MoreHouse Speaker Not Chosen After Second Ballot
House minority leader faces opposition in the election to the top position. For the first time in 100 years, a Speaker of the House of Representatives has not…
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