Kevin McCarthy

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) believes he stands a strong chance of being elected as the upcoming Republican speaker of the House. What Happened: Jordan, during an appearance on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” was seemingly enthusiastic about his prospects,...

Political drama was the talk of the week with significant developments from both the U.S. and international political stages. From Kevin McCarthy‘s clap back to his critics within the Republican party, to a top Kremlin mouthpiece suggesting a nuclear scare tactic, the weekend was fraught with...

A group of centrist politicians from both major parties reportedly sought to broker a deal to ensure Kevin McCarthy's position as speaker remained intact, before he was ousted.  What Happened: The move came in response to threats from far-right Republicans, who had aimed to force a...

Mary Trump, the niece of former President Donald Trump, on Thursday weighed in on her uncle’s backing of Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) for the post of speaker of the House. What Happened: “Jim Jordan is evil. Donald Trump is evil,” said Mary Trump in a post on X, formerly Twitter. She...

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) publicly jousted with her colleague Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), inviting the Republicans to initiate a dialogue if they needed assistance from the Democrats. What Happened: According to The Hill, this exchange took place on Friday via X, the...

The former Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), dismissed any speculation of his early resignation from Congress before his term ends in 2025 after being ousted from speakership. What Happened: McCarthy swatted away any rumors of his impending resignation from Congress On Friday,...

In the midst of a historic vote, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has dismissed allegations of breaking a commitment to Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). What Happened: According to The Hill, McCarthy was removed from his role as Speaker earlier this week, a first in the...

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) has expressed readiness to work with the White House if elected as the Speaker of the House. What Happened: Jordan, who is leading an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, in an interview with NBC News, said, "If I get the votes and we get the...

Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, is reportedly mulling over a visit to the Capitol next week. An insider revealed that Trump may propose his candidature for the role of House Speaker during this visit, reported Politico. What Happened: As per the source, Trump, who is...

Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) would be "the worst pick for the Speaker of the House" as the latter announced his intention to run for the position. What Happened: Jordan on Wednesday, a day after McCarthy was ousted, declared his intentions to run...

Sales of Donald Trump NFTs from his second collection have experienced a spike of over 350% in the last 24 hours, as reported by data from OpenSea. The surge in sales has resulted in a total of 54 transactions during this period. What Happened: The sudden surge in sales comes as Rep. Kevin McCarthy...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Wednesday publicly declared support for former President Donald Trump as a candidate for the House speaker position. What Happened: Greene said she is backing Trump for speakership following the historic ousting of former speaker of the ...

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited conversations about his possible future as the Speaker of the House, following a suggestive post made on the Truth Social platform. Trump shared a photo of himself holding the gavel of the U.S. House of Representatives, reported Forbes. The...

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) is advocating for a thorough examination and accountability within the GOP, after the unprecedented dismissal of Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), the former House Speaker. What Happened: Rep. Lawler expressed his party’s irritation regarding the eight House...

At the risk of sounding like David Wooderson, Matthew McConaughey's character in "Dazed and Confused," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he was against recently ousted Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy before it was cool. "I opposed McCarthy when it...