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Rep.-elect Tony Gonzales (R-TX) said that he is prepared to work with Democrats if members of the Republican Freedom Caucus continue to block Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) bid to become Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

This Wednesday, House Democrat Brad Sherman (CA) suggested a potential deal that would support Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) for the Speaker of the House in return for rules that would prevent a US government shutdown or a debt limit crisis, Bloomberg reports.

WASHINGTON — Republican officials are telling Raw Story that they are furious at how humiliating their fellow members are making the party look.

Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) has so far backed Republican leader Kevin McCarthy in every vote he's taken for House Speaker -- but his patience has started to wear thin.

There’s this Luke Combs lyric that popped to mind on Tuesday as I watched ex-future House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s dream die: “I ain’t gotta see my ex-future mother-in-law anymore,” says one of country music’s only celebratory breakup songs. “Oh, Lord, when it rains it pours.” McCarthy, poor lamb, was the last to know that the office he’d already moved into was not yet his. Even if the Bakersfield Republican does somehow grab the gavel now, he’s so weak that it won’t be for long. And it’s not... Читать дальше...

While the Republican party continues to downplay the Jan. 6 attack at the Capitol, in transcripts from his interview with the Jan. 6 Committee, Joint Chiefs Chair General Mark Milley states that he took the attacks seriously and warned others to do the same.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) accused Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) of "lying" because he nominated Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) for Speaker of the House even though he did not want the job.

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) openly defied former President Donald Trump during a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives in which she refused to give in to his demands to back Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) for Speaker of the House.

As advertisers depart Twitter in the wake of Elon Musk's recent takeover, the billionaire owner continues to shake up the social media platform, which on Tuesday relaxed a ban on political and issue-based advertising put in place for over three years.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) said she's open to supporting a possible compromise candidate for Speaker of the House as Republicans continue to be divided amongst themselves over Kevin McCarthy potential role, the New York Daily News reports.

House GOP Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) appears to have lost his fourth attempt to become Speaker, as one Republican congresswoman defected by voting "present." 21 Republicans voted against McCarthy after a night of heavy lobbying and even Donald Trump urging conservatives to install McCarthy.

Former President Donald Trump attempted to call Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley six times and had a White House operator leave three messages on the day before the January 6 Capitol riot, The Springfield News-Leader reported today.

One of Rep. Kevin McCarthy's chief opponents suggested waiting days or even weeks to elect a new House speaker.

The machete-wielding man who allegedly attacked police officers near Times Square on New Year's Eve was motivated by Islamist extremism, New York City prosecutors said Wednesday.

As the U.S. House of Representatives proved unable to elect a speaker Tuesday after three votes, Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado emerged as one of the Republicans leading the charge against Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s candidacy.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Two alleged bumbling burglars were arrested in Polk County over the weekend after one suspect dialed 911 intending to ask for help moving stolen goods and a ride to Orlando International Airport. Deputies initially responded to a burglary call at a Dollar General in Poinciana at 1 a.m. on Dec. 31, where “multiple items were stolen,” according to a post on the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. Deputies reviewed Dollar General’s video surveillance tapes and recognized one... Читать дальше...

On The View this Wednesday, host Joy Behar slammed Congressional Republicans over their inability to unify the vote for House Speaker, calling them "turtles in an aquarium" who eat their own.

James Corden is finally pulling back the curtain on his curious, curious decision to leave late night behind. While appearing on “The Drew Barrymore Show” this week, the “Late Late Show” host, 44, revealed his choice to leave the CBS gig isn’t something he wants to do, but needs to for his family. “It’s not easy in any way to walk away from something that is so— I mean I’ll never work in a better environment than the one I work in now,” said Corden. “Nothing about leaving the show was to do with not enjoying it. Читать дальше...

A Republican who retired after voting to impeach Donald Trump wouldn't rule out serving as a compromise choice for House speaker, but the former president put the kibosh on that talk.

Congressman-elect George Santos admitted to stealing a man's checkbook to buy clothing and shoes in 2008, according to Brazilian prosecutors.

Right-wing host John Fredericks ripped Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and other Republicans on Wednesday because they supported Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to become the next Speaker of the House.

Allies of Majority GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy are expected to call for the House to adjourn when it reconvenes Wednesday at noon, a clear sign that the California Republican still does not have enough votes to become Speaker.

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) on Wednesday responded to former President Donald Trump's backing of embattled GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA), calling his decision "sad."

President Joe Biden on Wednesday called opposition Republicans' struggle to select a speaker for their majority in the US House of Representatives "embarrassing."

Researchers in China have used artificial tissue to restore erectile function in pigs, a promising development for repairing penile damage in humans.