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McCarthy Uncertain about Future in House after Losing Speakership: ‘Going to Look at All Options’

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has expressed uncertainty about his future in the House of Representatives, revealing that he's going to take the holidays and "look at all options." McCarthy suggested that he's considering leaving Congress after being ousted as House speaker last month. In a recent interview, the California…

Trump Crushes Biden in Key Battleground State, Poll Shows

A new poll shows President Donald Trump soaring into the lead for the 2024 presidential race in a critical battleground state. According to a poll reported by The Detroit News on Wednesday, Trump is leading Democrat President Joe Biden by 7 points in the key battleground state of Michigan. Trump…

Kevin McCarthy Opens Door to Another Run for House Speaker

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has opened the door to the possibility of running for House speaker again. During a new interview, McCarthy refused to rule out another run for his old job, provoking speculation he may be planning another bid. As Slay News reported, McCarthy had previously said he would…

Marjorie Taylor Greene Backs Trump as McCarthy’s Replacement: ‘Make Him Speaker, Then Elect Him President’

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has spoken out in support of President Donald Trump being nominated to replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House speaker. As Slay News reported, several Republicans have expressed support for Trump serving as speaker. Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) announced Tuesday night that McCarthy will not…

Kari Lake Officially Files to Run for U.S Senate in Arizona

Kari Lake has officially filed the paperwork to run for the U.S. Senate in Arizona. Lake, Arizona's 2022 Republican gubernatorial candidate, registered her Senate campaign committee with the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) on Tuesday. The move comes ahead of her expected campaign launch. Lake will likely be the favorite Republican and may challenge…

Trump ‘Open’ to Serving as House Speaker in Short Term

President Donald Trump is reportedly "open" to serving as the interim House speaker after Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was ousted from the position in a historic vote on Tuesday. Fox News host Sean Hannity has reported that Trump is “open” to the idea of filling the role in the short-term…

Rep Troy Nehls: ‘I Nominate Donald J. Trump for Speaker of the House’

After Kevin McCarthy made history by becoming the first Speaker of the House of Representatives to be removed from power, many thought he would try to run for the post again. However, Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) just announced that McCarthy has thrown in the towel and will not run for…

Kevin McCarthy Removed as Speaker of the House of Representatives

For the first time in U.S. history, a Speaker of the House of Representatives has been removed from power. 8 Republicans joined with Democrats to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker. 8 Republicans and all Democrats present voted to oust McCarthy after 269 days as speaker. Here are the House Republicans…

Kevin McCarthy Admits Matt Gaetz Has Him by Short Hairs, Says He Will ‘Probably’ Be Removed as Speaker

Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) admitted that Rep. Matt Gaetz's (R-FL) motion to remove him will “probably” be successful. McCarthy made the admission to an ABC reporter, noting that Gaetz has him by the shorthairs. Gaetz has accused McCarthy of securing a "secret side deal" with President Joe Biden…

Matt Gaetz Officially Files Motion to Remove Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker

Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has officially filed a Motion to Vacate the Chair against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Conservatives threatened to remove McCarthy if he used Democrat votes, as he did Saturday, to advance legislation staving off a government shutdown. Before introducing the motion, Gaetz accused McCarthy of…