Politics Apr 15 Boehner says Republicans should stick to principles, and Biden must aim for bipartisanship
Politics May 26 Boehner: Trump’s term ‘disaster,’ aside from foreign affairs Former House Speaker John Boehner says that aside from international affairs and foreign policy, President Donald Trump's time in office has so far been a "complete disaster."… By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Politics Jun 08 Watch 8:27 What political experts and historians think of Clinton’s unprecedented win Hillary Clinton’s groundbreaking ascension to the Democratic party’s presidential nomination is one of the most significant victories for women in American history. For more context on this pivotal moment, Gwen Ifill talks to Rebecca Traister of New York Magazine, presidential… By PBS NewsHour
Politics Apr 28 Former Speaker Boehner calls Cruz ‘Lucifer in the flesh’ FORT WAYNE, Indiana — Former House Speaker John Boehner unloaded on Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz during a talk to college students, calling the Texas senator "Lucifer in the flesh."… By Scott Bauer, Associated Press
Politics Mar 16 Ryan ‘will not accept’ GOP presidential nomination at contested convention WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan's spokeswoman says he "will not accept a nomination" to be the Republican running for president — even if his predecessor, John Boehner, nominated him. By Associated Press
Jan 04 Democratic Rep. Jim McDermott announces retirement after 14 terms By Martha Bellisle, Associated Press SEATTLE — Longtime Democratic Rep. Jim McDermott of Washington state is retiring. Continue reading
Nov 01 Ryan rules out immigration overhaul during Obama’s term By Associated Press House Speaker Paul Ryan on Sunday ruled out a comprehensive overhaul of the immigration system while President Barack Obama is in office. Continue reading
Oct 29 Watch 5:54 News Wrap: House Speaker Paul Ryan takes the gavel By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Thursday, newly elected House Speaker Paul Ryan called for healing and greater transparency, as the outgoing speaker, John Boehner, made a teary goodbye. Also, U.S. and Chinese naval commanders met over video conference to discuss tensions… Continue watching
Oct 29 New day for House as Paul Ryan becomes 54th speaker By Alan Fram, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Republicans were poised to make Rep. Paul Ryan the new House speaker on Thursday, hoping the young but grizzled lawmaker can heal the splintered party's self-inflicted wounds and craft a conservative message to woo voters in next year's… Continue reading
Oct 28 Watch 2:24 Approving budget deal, House ties up loose ends for incoming speaker By PBS NewsHour Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, the new GOP nominee to replace John Boehner as Speaker of the House, laid out his first policy position Wednesday: supporting the new bipartisan budget deal. The House passed the agreement, averting a looming federal default… Continue watching