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Republicans Optimistic That Mike Johnson Will Win House Speaker Vote

Republicans have expressed optimism that GOP Conference Vice Chair Mike Johnson (R-LA) will win the vote on the House floor to become the next speaker. Johnson won the nomination after a marathon day of closed-door meetings on Tuesday. The top congressman became speaker-designate on Tuesday evening, the fourth Republican nominee…

House GOP Moves to Strip Democrat Tlaib’s Security Clearance over ‘Allegiance with Hamas’

House Republicans are raising serious national security concerns over Democrat Rep. Rashida Tlaib's (D-MI) apparent blind "allegiance" with the terrorist group Hamas. Tlaib is now facing calls to be barred from receiving future classified briefings on military operations in Israel and be stripped of her security clearance. The calls come…

Republicans Move to Elect Ex-George Soros Spox as House Speaker

After pushing Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) out of the race, Republicans are now moving to elect former George Soros spokesman Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) as speaker of the House. Emmer currently serves as the House Majority Whip. He has already been endorsed for the top job by former Speaker Kevin…

Democrat Leader Jeffries: Jim Jordan Is a ‘Clear and Present Danger to Our Democracy’

Democrat House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has issued a scathing attack against Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) amid the Republican congressman's bid for the speakership. Speaking to reporters, Jeffries smeared Jordan as "a clear and present danger to our democracy." The top Democrat made the claims just hours before Congress…

Matt Gaetz: Pelosi Still Secretly Leads Democrats, Jeffries Is ‘Just a Frontman’

Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz has alleged that former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is still leading the Democrats from the shadows, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) serving as “just a frontman.” During an appearance on Newsmax, Gaetz said Pelosi “still rules with an iron fist." Gaetz made the comment…

Kevin McCarthy Confident Jim Jordan Will Win House Speaker Floor Vote

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has said he's confident Rep. Jim Jordan will win the floor vote to become his successor. McCarthy told Fox News's Brian Kilmeade on Monday that he feels "very good" about Jordan's chances ahead of a crucial vote. House representatives are expected to vote for…

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…

Steve Scalise Puts Biden on Notice, Enters Race for Speaker: ‘Under Biden’s Failed Leadership, Our Country Is Being Pushed to the Brink’

Steve Scalise ripped Joe Biden for the Democrat president's many failures while entering the race for House speaker. As it stands, Scalise will face Jim Jordan but there may be others who enter. Steve said in a letter to his colleagues: “We all came here to save this country from…

Jim Jordan Confirms Biden’s Worst Fears, Says He Will Run for House Speaker

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) has confirmed Democrat President Joe Biden’s worst fears by becoming the first Republican to officially enter the race to be the next House speaker. Biden and the Democrats walked all over ousted former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). However, they will not be able to do so…

Pelosi Evicted from Her Private Office in Capitol by Interim House Speaker

Democrat Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has now been evicted from her private office in the U.S. Capitol by the new speaker pro-tempore. Pelosi had the perk from Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) but the acting speaker was not having it. As Slay News reported earlier, House Speaker pro-tempore Patrick McHenry (R-NC)…