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California Republican Kevin McCarthy again fails to get the votes to become speaker

Wednesday, January 04, 2023

For a second day the House of Representatives is in suspended animation as it can't start a new session until a speaker is elected. California Republican Kevin McCarthy has failed to get the votes.

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The vote for House speaker will extend to a 2nd day — as will McCarthy's fight to win

Tuesday, January 03, 2023

California GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy is in a fight to secure the needed votes to become speaker of the House.

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The impact that new salary transparency laws could have

Tuesday, January 03, 2023

New laws are going into effect in several states that require employers to publish salary ranges for job openings.

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McCarthy scrambles for votes to be elected speaker of the House

Tuesday, January 03, 2023

Republicans take control of the House on Tuesday. The first vote is to elect a new House speaker but Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., still doesn't have the majority of needed to win the gavel.

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Republicans turn to 2023 with narrow House majority

Saturday, December 31, 2022

With a narrow majority in the House, we look ahead to what Republicans can accomplish and what their control of the chamber means for the Biden administration's agenda.

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Jan. 6 committee votes on criminal referrals against Trump

Monday, December 19, 2022

The Democratic-led House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack voted on criminal referrals against former President Donald Trump to the Department of Justice.

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The Jan. 6 committee is about to have its last hearing. Here's what to expect

Monday, December 19, 2022

The panel will take up criminal referrals against former President Donald Trump on at least three charges, including insurrection.

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Congress races to finish up some big-ticket items during its lame duck session

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Congress has a lot on its plate before the Republicans take over the House in January. Democrats hope to pass a spending bill, and the Jan. 6 committee will issue its final report.

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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is leaving the Democratic Party

Friday, December 09, 2022

Arizona Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is leaving her party to register as an independent. The decision shakes up the power dynamic in the closely divided U.S. Senate.

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Here's what Sinema's switch from Democrat to independent could mean for the Senate

Friday, December 09, 2022

Sinema's move is unlikely to change the power balance in the Senate, as it comes days after Sen. Raphael Warnock won the Georgia runoff election to give Democrats a 51-49 majority.

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Jan. 6 panel is planning to release its final report the week of Dec. 19

Wednesday, December 07, 2022

The panel is planning to release its final report and hold a "formal presentation," which could include a hearing, the week of Dec. 19.

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Police who responded to the Capitol attack are awarded the Congressional Gold Medal

Tuesday, December 06, 2022

U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger says matters that led to the Capitol attack have been addressed and he's expanding field offices to be better prepared for threats against congressional members.

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Capitol Police chief: Jan. 6 failures 'largely' fixed but extremism threat persists

Tuesday, December 06, 2022

USCP Chief Tom Manger says problems that led to the Capitol riot have been addressed, and he is focusing on expanding field offices to be better prepared for rising threats to congressional members.

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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected as leader of the House Democrats

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Jeffries will replace Rep. Nancy Pelosi as the top elected Democratic leader. He represents a generational shift and faces challenges in a GOP House in January.

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McCarthy will need the support of House Freedom Caucus members in his bid to be Speaker

Sunday, November 20, 2022

GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy needs the support of House Freedom Caucus members in his bid to be Speaker of the House. Even if he gains their votes, he'll face challenges governing his conference.

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House Democrats look to a new generation of leaders after Pelosi's announcement

Thursday, November 17, 2022

With House Speaker Nancy Pelosi saying she will step down as party leader after two decades at the top, House Democrats look to a new generation of leaders.

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Republicans have won the House. Now, they're promising to investigate the Bidens

Thursday, November 17, 2022

GOP Rep. Comer says pending investigations will show Hunter Biden engaged in influence peddling. Comer alleges then-Vice President Biden may have financially benefitted from his son's businesses.

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Speaker Pelosi says she will step down as party leader after two decades at the top

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement paves the way for a new generation of Democratic lawmakers to fill the leadership ranks.

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Republicans narrowly retake control of the House, setting up divided government

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Focusing on the rising costs of groceries and gas, and promising new investigations of President Biden's administration, Republicans won a slim majority in the House in the midterm elections.

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House Minority Leader faces an early test of party loyalty

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy faces an early test of party loyalty Tuesday with GOP House leadership elections. The full chamber will vote for the next speaker at the start of the new year.

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