by admin | Oct 4, 2023 | Politics
Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The Republican National Committee is facing a series of tests of its ability to wrangle the 2024 presidential field into participating in or complying with the party’s requirements for the primary debate process....
by admin | Oct 4, 2023 | Politics
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — A showdown on Tuesday with a breakaway faction of his own party saw House Speaker Kevin McCarthy removed as leader of the chamber — a historic development that signals chaos to come on Capitol Hill. Hard-line...
by admin | Oct 3, 2023 | Politics
Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Vice President Kamala Harris swore in Sen. Laphonza Butler to serve as California’s senator on Tuesday, replacing the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Butler, whose appointment was announced by California Gov. Gavin...
by admin | Oct 3, 2023 | Politics
Win McNamee/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday became just the second speaker in history to be subjected to an effort by rank-and-file lawmakers to take away his gavel — and the first to have it stripped away. McCarthy faced a...
by admin | Oct 3, 2023 | Politics
Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — A Republican senator is renewing calls for legislation that would require lawmakers to reach a government funding deal without threat of a shutdown. Sen. James Lankford is resuming calls to pass legislation that...
by admin | Oct 3, 2023 | Politics
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — A showdown is unfolding Tuesday to determine House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s fate as leader of the chamber’s Republican majority. Hard-line Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida is leading the charge against...
