Who is Rep. Mike Johnson, the new House speaker?
Washington CNN — Rep. Mike Johnson, the new speaker of the House, has been a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump and was a key congressional figure in the…
These redistricting fights could determine which party controls the House
CNN — Around the country, politicians are waging high-stakes battles over new congressional lines that could influence which party controls the US House of Representatives after the 2024 election. In…
House Republicans vote on speaker nomination
Rep. Carlos Gimenez, who once pronounced himself OK – Only Kevin – is not so “only” anymore. The Florida Republican is now OK with fellow Floridian Rep. Byron Donalds, who he…
House remains paralyzed with no end in sight for speakership battle after Jordan’s exit
CNN — There is still no end in sight for the high-stakes speakership battle after House Republicans ousted Kevin McCarthy more than two weeks ago. The search is on for…
House speaker race and vote
Rep. Andy Biggs said he doesn’t support the idea of empowering interim Speaker Patrick McHenry while Rep. Matt Rosendale said it would be “a dangerous consolidation of power.” Asked how…
House speaker race and expected vote
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy speaks to the press after the motion to vacate his position passes in the US Capitol on October 3 in Washington, DC. Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images…
House Republicans are making a gamble with a possible Jim Jordan speakership
CNN — If House Republicans elect hard-charging Jim Jordan as speaker on Tuesday, they will be picking an election denier who is known for working to shut down the government…
Analysis: House speaker crisis is a symptom of historic Republican divisions
CNN — You might have thought it was a Democrat who recently said that House Republicans were in the “same stupid clown car with a different driver.” And while I’m…
October 11, 2023 – Steve Scalise wins Republican vote for House speaker nominee
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace speaks to reporters at the Capitol on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina told CNN’s Jake Tapper on…
House GOP rejects proposal to raise vote threshold to nominate speaker
CNN — House Republicans have rejected a proposal to raise the threshold required to select a GOP speaker nominee – a proposal that was aimed at preventing a messy public…