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List of All Articles with Tag 'speakers'

One of the most important jobs in American politics has turned into a nightmare
One of the most important jobs in American politics has turned into a nightmare
Winning a majority party's nomination for speaker of the House of Representatives usually elevates a lawmaker into the pantheon of American political leaders.
2023-10-24 12:23
House GOP circus embarrasses senior party leaders as the country and the world wait for Republicans to pick a speaker
House GOP circus embarrasses senior party leaders as the country and the world wait for Republicans to pick a speaker
House Republicans on Monday open the next act of their Washington farce, desperately searching for a speaker after ousting the incumbent and rejecting two would-be replacements while still clueless about how to dig out of the crisis.
2023-10-23 12:55
House in limbo as Jordan continues speaker bid despite stiff GOP resistance
House in limbo as Jordan continues speaker bid despite stiff GOP resistance
The House remains paralyzed with no end in sight to the Republican leadership crisis as GOP Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio continues his bid for speaker despite facing stiff resistance.
2023-10-19 17:24
House Republicans are making a gamble with a possible Jim Jordan speakership
House Republicans are making a gamble with a possible Jim Jordan speakership
If House Republicans elect hard-charging Jim Jordan as speaker on Tuesday, they will be picking an election denier who is known for working to shut down the government rather than running it.
2023-10-17 12:26
Who is Austin Scott, the Georgia Republican seeking the House speakership?
Who is Austin Scott, the Georgia Republican seeking the House speakership?
Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia is seeking the House speakership after House Majority Leader Steve Scalise dropped out of the speaker's race Thursday, setting up an alternative to Rep. Jim Jordan's run for the position.
2023-10-14 02:23
Chaos in House GOP intensifies with Scalise's speakership bid in peril
Chaos in House GOP intensifies with Scalise's speakership bid in peril
The House Republican Party is sliding even deeper into disarray as it feuds over its next speaker, apparently oblivious to the picture of US government dysfunction it is sending at a moment of worsening global crises.
2023-10-12 12:57
How McCarthy's fall and Trump's rise will shape the 2024 GOP strategy
How McCarthy's fall and Trump's rise will shape the 2024 GOP strategy
When House Republicans elect a new speaker this week, the only question is not whether, but how far, they will move the party to the right.
2023-10-10 12:29
Jordan tries to draw contrast with Scalise in pitching himself as chief GOP salesman
Jordan tries to draw contrast with Scalise in pitching himself as chief GOP salesman
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan is trying to draw a sharp contrast with his chief competitor for the speakership, arguing that he would be a more effective messenger for his party to the American public as he tries to win Republican holdouts ahead of next week's pivotal vote.
2023-10-06 22:57
Matt Gaetz says 'stay tuned' on effort to oust McCarthy but does not yet call for motion to vacate the chair
Matt Gaetz says 'stay tuned' on effort to oust McCarthy but does not yet call for motion to vacate the chair
GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida did not move forward on Monday with his effort to oust Kevin McCarthy from his speakership, saying the California Republican owes him answers and depending on his response there "may be other votes coming -- today or this week."
2023-10-03 01:19
Democrats weigh McCarthy's fate as GOP moderates float rules changes to save speaker
Democrats weigh McCarthy's fate as GOP moderates float rules changes to save speaker
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's allies are scrambling to head off a right-wing revolt to oust the California Republican from his job and turning to the constituency that now suddenly holds the cards: House Democrats.
2023-10-02 11:22
Gaetz's war against McCarthy could leave Dems playing kingmaker
Gaetz's war against McCarthy could leave Dems playing kingmaker
With the clock ticking down toward a government shutdown, Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz approached a Democratic lawmaker on the House floor this week with a surprising pitch.
2023-09-30 20:26
New iPhone, new charger: Apple bends to EU rules
New iPhone, new charger: Apple bends to EU rules
A European Union law will require portable devices to have a common charger by 2024.
2023-09-04 22:26
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