LLiberal News Two lawmakers nearly come to blows — and other crazy moments from McCarthy’s final speaker votesJanuary 8, 2023 Even for career-long observers of Congress, Friday night on the House floor was a sight to behold. The…
LLiberal News Moscow to mobilize 500,000 new conscripts, Kyiv military intelligence saysJanuary 7, 2023 Ukrainian officials predict the new Russian draft effort will begin after January 15.
LLiberal News The House prayers before the speaker votes — and their growing symbolismJanuary 7, 2023 “Build your hedge of protection against those who would take advantage of our discord for their own gain,”…
LLiberal News NYC, Chicago mayors urge Colorado governor to stop sending asylum seekers to their citiesJanuary 7, 2023 New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot demanded Saturday that Colorado Gov. Jared Polis…
LLiberal News The Shakespearean Tragedy of Kevin McCarthy, Prince of WashingtonJanuary 7, 2023 To be or not to be Speaker of the House. To be it today, or tomorrow night, or…
LLiberal News The Shows: Sunday listings for Jan. 8, 2023January 7, 2023 FOX “Fox News Sunday”: Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) … Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.). Panel: Jason Chaffetz, Janice Dean,…
LLiberal News Inside the House GOP’s speakership crisisJanuary 7, 2023 When a motley crew of about a dozen House Republicans huddled in a first-floor Capitol suite three ballots…
LLiberal News McCarthy claims speakership on 15th ballotJanuary 7, 2023 Kevin McCarthy will be speaker of the House after eking out a majority on the 15th ballot, ending…
LLiberal News What’s in McCarthy’s emerging deal with conservatives — and why it got him the votesJanuary 7, 2023 As Kevin McCarthy got closer to the speakership, his new conservative supporters raked in more power. The GOP…
LLiberal News What’s in McCarthy’s emerging deal with conservatives — and why it got him the votesJanuary 7, 2023 As Kevin McCarthy got closer to the speakership, his new conservative supporters raked in more power. The GOP…
LLiberal News Katie Porter weighs Senate bid launch as Feinstein stays mumJanuary 7, 2023 Rep. Katie Porter is weighing a campaign launch for Sen. Dianne Feinstein‘s seat — potentially even before her…