Jul 09 WATCH: McCarthy says reopening schools not a question of if, but how By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press "We cannot miss out on a generation of not being taught," House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said, adding that if restaurants and casinos are allowed to reopen, schools and daycare centers should be, too. Continue reading
Jun 25 WATCH: McCarthy addresses policing overhaul bill at weekly news briefing By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press After a policing overhaul collapsed in the Senate, House Democrats returned to Washington for a day heavy with emotion to vote on their sweeping proposal to address the global outcry. Continue reading
Jun 11 WATCH: Rep. Kevin McCarthy says he supports ban on police chokeholds By Courtney Vinopal House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said June 11 that he supports a national ban on police chokeholds. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: Minority leader Kevin McCarthy holds weekly news briefing By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Associated Press House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, who praised the bill in March and said it included "important reforms" to guard against abuses, reversed that stance when Trump said he opposed it. Continue reading
May 16 It’s a work from home Congress as House approves proxy vote By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press From now on, lawmakers will be allowed to cast House floor votes by proxy — without being “present” as the Constitution requires. The next step will allow them to skip the middle-man and simply vote remotely once leaders approve the… Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: McCarthy names GOP lawmakers to coronavirus response committee By Courtney Vinopal House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy named Republican leaders to a select watchdog committee that will oversee the coronavirus response during a weekly news conference on May 7. Continue reading
Oct 31 WATCH: McCarthy says impeachment resolution only makes inquiry process ‘worse’ McCarthy said that ever since Donald Trump's election, Democrats have waged a "permanent campaign to undermine his legitimacy. Continue reading
Jul 24 WATCH: House Republicans say Mueller hearings reinforced ‘no collusion and no obstruction’ By Gretchen Frazee Republican House leaders emphasized the need to move past the investigation of Trump and on to other issues now that Mueller had testified. Continue reading
Jan 29 Border deal doesn’t need word ‘wall,’ House GOP leader McCarthy says By Alan Fram, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The remark by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., came a day before Republican and Democratic congressional bargainers begin meetings aimed at striking a deal on a border security package. Continue reading
Jan 24 WATCH: McCarthy, GOP leaders address shutdown By Associated Press House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and other Republican leaders are held a news conference today. Watch their remarks here. Continue reading