Oct 12 Watch 9:27 Jeffries encourages moderate Republicans to join Democrats and end House deadlock By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman As Republican infighting complicates the process of electing a new speaker, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York joined Geoff Bennett to discuss who Democrats would like to see holding the gavel and how it is affecting aid for… Continue watching
Oct 11 Republicans nominate Steve Scalise for House speaker By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press In private balloting at the Capitol, House Republicans pushed aside Rep. Jim Jordan, the Judiciary Committee chairman, in favor of Scalise, the current majority leader, lawmakers said. Continue reading
Oct 11 After ousting McCarthy, House Republicans are stalemated over finding a new House speaker By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Two leading contenders, Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan appear to be splitting the vote. Continue reading
Oct 09 Watch 9:14 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on pressure to elect House speaker after attack in Israel By Amna Nawaz, Saher Khan NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the lack of leadership in the House of Representatives and the pressure mounting on Republicans to… Continue watching
Oct 06 Watch 10:38 Brooks and Marcus on the future of the GOP after McCarthy’s ouster New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Ruth Marcus join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the fallout of Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s ouster and how it's reshaping the Republican Party. Continue watching
Oct 05 Some Republicans worry Kevin McCarthy’s ouster will weaken fundraising ahead of 2024 election By Will Weissert, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Some members of the GOP are wondering if anyone can take Kevin McCarthy's place as a fundraising dynamo and party builder. Continue reading
Oct 04 House paralyzed by McCarthy’s ouster, Republicans vie for speakership By Farnoush Amiri, Stephen Groves, Associated Press The House will try to elect a speaker as soon as next week. The timing is nowhere near certain as Republicans line up for their chance at the gavel amid the bitter divisions that sparked the chaos. Continue reading
Oct 04 Who is Rep. Patrick McHenry, leader of the House (for now)? By Gary Robertson, Associated Press North Carolina GOP Rep. Patrick McHenry took the gavel after Tuesday’s vote to oust McCarthy – a historic first for a House speaker. Continue reading
Oct 04 WATCH: McCarthy speaks to media after vote removing him as speaker of House of Representatives By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Lawmakers were stunned Tuesday when a House speaker was voted out of leadership for the first time. Continue reading
Oct 04 WATCH: Biden ‘confident’ Ukraine aid would be approved, White House says By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Associated Press Facing a likely roadblock from House Republicans on aid for Ukraine, President Joe Biden said Wednesday he’s planning to give a major speech on the issue and suggested there may be “another means” to provide support for Kyiv if Congress… Continue reading