Politics

McCarthy thanks Trump after House speaker vote: ‘He was with me from the beginning’

Newly elected Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., gave special thanks to former President Donald Trump for his role…

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Noem touts South Dakota’s conservative successes ‘can bring hope to the rest of the country’

When Republican Gov. Kristi Noem gets sworn in on Saturday to a second term steering South Dakota, she’ll tout her…

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Federal court strikes down Trump-era bump stock ban

A federal appeals court on Friday struck down the Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a firearm accessory that enables a…

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Trump, McConnell, Schumer respond after Kevin McCarthy wins historic, dayslong House Speaker bout

Kevin McCarthy was elected Speaker of the House early Saturday morning, following a dayslong debate process and a dramatic pair…

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Kevin McCarthy delivers first remarks after winning House Speaker: ‘Our nation is worth fighting for’

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy officially opened the 118th Congress early Saturday morning, holding the speaker’s gavel and conducting a chamber-wide…

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Biden congratulates Kevin McCarthy on winning House speakership following dramatic process

President Joe Biden released a statement congratulating House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who was officially elected just after midnight Saturday morning.…

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Border agents ‘beyond frustrated’ as Biden prepares to finally visit besieged southern border

Border Patrol agents are "beyond frustrated" as President Biden prepares to visit the southern border on Sunday, with agents and…

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Mike Rogers lunges at Matt Gaetz during House speaker voting, other members forced to intervene: video

A tense moment on the House of Representatives floor resulted in a Republican member physically lunging at another who then…

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Kevin McCarthy elected House speaker in 15th floor vote after days of high drama

Kevin McCarthy’s difficult road to becoming House speaker ended early Saturday morning after Republicans appeared to have miscounted the number…

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McCarthy loses by one vote in shocking 14th attempt, furious floor lobbying failed to sway opponents

Kevin McCarthy late Friday failed to succeed in his 14th bid for House speaker after indicating confidence in a victory…

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