Kevin McCarthy (California politician) & Election
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from January to October 2023
Kevin McCarthy’s Rebranding Tour: The former speaker wants to shape how history remembers him — with some clever truth-bending and big omissions.
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/14/kevin-mccarthy-democracy-event-georgetown-00152038
Republicans who voted to oust Kevin McCarthy face new ad onslaught: Three House Republicans who voted to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy are facing a new ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/republicans-voted-oust-kevin-mccarthy-face-new-ad-onslaught-rcna148237
Marjorie Taylor Greene escalates pressure on Speaker Johnson as ouster threat looms
cnn.com/2024/04/09/politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-johnson-ouster-threat/
Embittered Republicans plot to knock off House GOP’s hard-right leader in Virginia primary feud
cnn.com/2024/03/31/politics/bob-good-primary-fight-virginia/
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Republican Mike Boudreaux advances to special election to complete term of ousted Speaker McCarthy
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House Republican divisions over governing spill onto campaign trail: An incumbent in Illinois is one of several members of Congress who have faced opposition ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/20/house-republicans-2024-election-campaign/
GOP state House speakers face tide of challenges from the right: Republican state House speakers in at least three states are facing open rebellion on their ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/gop-state-house-speakers-face-tide-challenges-right-rcna143322
GOP rep who voted to oust McCarthy gets primary challenger: An Arizona county commissioner filed a primary challenge against Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) on Sunday ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4524207-gop-rep-eli-crane-primary-challenger-mccarthy-vote/
McCarthy's chosen successor advances to November election: Vince Fong could face an intraparty clash in November.
politico.com/news/2024/03/11/mccarthy-pick-advances-november-election-00146431
Gingrich endorses Mace’s primary opponent: Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) on Tuesday announced he’s endorsing Rep. Nancy Mace’s (R-S.C ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4492058-gingrich-endorses-maces-primary-opponent/
Vince Fong can run for Kevin McCarthy’s congressional seat in November, appeals court says
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/california-elections/article287312065.html
Nancy Mace stays close to Trump ahead of tough primary fight: Three years ago, Nancy Mace criticized Trump after Jan. 6. Now, she’s backing Trump for another ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/nancy-mace-stays-close-trump-ahead-tough-primary-fight-rcna139897
Nancy Mace Lets Loose on Kevin McCarthy, Abortion and Trump: The South Carolina Republican wants to set the record straight.
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/02/24/nancy-mace-critics-trump-biden-00143033
Nancy Mace knocks ‘loser’ Kevin McCarthy over remarks she needs ‘help’: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) hit back at former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4477185-nancy-mace-loser-kevin-mccarthy/
McCarthy says Mace needs help ‘to straighten out her life’: Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) went after Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) during a Capitol Hill ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4468105-mccarthy-says-mace-needs-help-to-straighten-out-her-life/
McCarthy says he has no interest in leading RNC: Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) brushed off the idea of throwing his name in the ring to lead the ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4458065-mccarthy-rnc-no-interest/
House Republicans have struggled with empty seats. Will special elections for Santos and McCarthy’s seats help?
pbs.org/newshour/politics/what-to-know-about-the-special-elections-for-george-santos-and-kevin-mccarthys-seats
Quick Glance: Democrat Tom Suozzi Wins New York Election
- LIVE RESULTS: New York special election to replace George Santos
- Suozzi defeated Republican Mazi Pilip to win George Santos' vacant House seat.
- Suozzi's return to Washington may be impacted by the ongoing redistricting process.
- House Republicans voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas by a single vote.
Special primary election to finish Kevin McCarthy’s congressional term heads to a May runoff
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/california-elections/article286865715.html
Vince Fong vs. Mike Boudreaux: Who will replace Kevin McCarthy in Congress?: Two weeks after narrowing the field of candidates to represent them in Congress ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-03-19/central-valley-bakersfield-primary-kevin-mccarthy-vince-fong-mike-boudreaux
Johnson: Second Trump term would be like first ‘on turbo’: In a recent interview with New Yorker Magazine, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) argued that if former ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4536657-johnson-second-trump-term-would-be-like-first-on-turbo/
US elections 2024: Seven House of Representatives races to watch: Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives will be defending a narrow 219-213 majority in ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-elections-2024-seven-house-representatives-races-watch-2024-01-05/
Speaker Mike Johnson is still dealing with Kevin McCarthy's baggage: House Speaker Mike Johnson is struggling with Kevin McCarthy's remaining baggage: a ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/speaker-mike-johnson-still-dealing-kevin-mccarthys-baggage-rcna142828
House GOP leaders plead with Republicans to stop campaigning against each other: Speaker Mike Johnson's team is worried that the spats fueling the GOP's ...
axios.com/2024/03/14/house-speaker-mike-johnson-gop-infighting-elections
Rep. Nancy Mace faces GOP primary challenge from ex-chief of staff: Mace has drawn frustration from some in her party for her vote to oust McCarthy.
axios.com/2024/01/26/rep-nancy-mace-primary-challenge-chief-staff
Vince Fong leads in California primary to replace Kevin McCarthy. Who else is close?
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/california-elections/article286147861.html
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Kevin McCarthy: ‘If you don’t want to govern, why be a part of it?’: The former US Speaker on being ousted from the House, his relationship with Donald Trump — ...
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Paid articlePaid California sets a special election for US House seat left vacant by exit of former Speaker McCarthy
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Vince Fong faces a legal hurdle in his run for Congress. Who is the Bakersfield Assemblyman endorsed by...
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/california-elections/article283797983.html
What the narrowly averted government shutdown tells us about the GOP: Last week, America barely averted a government shutdown as roughly half of all House ...
vox.com/politics/2024/1/20/24044474/government-shutdown-republicans-right-house-senate
Donald Trump endorses Vince Fong to replace Kevin McCarthy. Will it affect California race?
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Paid articlePaid California will hold the special election for former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's recently vacated congressional seat on May 21 ... Show more
Catherine Templeton enters SC congressional race alleging Nancy Mace 'flip-flops for fame'
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'I will say things to [Trump] that I think other people won’t. Now, will it make him mad? Yeah. But will he respect me more? I believe so ... Show more on.ft.com/47xqYou
McCarthy mentee Vince Fong allowed to run for Congress, judge rules: A California judge ruled Thursday that state Rep. Vince Fong (R), a former staffer and ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4381395-vince-fong-mccarthy-california-congress/
The Last Remaining GOP Holdouts Are Surrendering to Trump: The last Republican holdouts who once were skeptical of Trump are now endorsing him.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/01/gop-complete-surrender-trump/677029/
The latest front in the Gaetz vs. McCarthy fight: House primaries: Gaetz keeps supporting candidates in primaries where McCarthy has already backed someone else.
politico.com/news/2023/12/26/the-latest-front-in-the-gaetz-vs-mccarthy-fight-house-primaries-00133131
'It's kind of bittersweet': McCarthy says goodbye: “It's not the timing I wanted," former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told reporters in ...
politico.com/news/2023/12/14/mccarthys-last-day-in-congress-00131949
Cheney calls McCarthy ‘sad’ and ‘pathetic’ for saying he’d serve in Trump administration
thehill.com/homenews/house/4355251-cheney-mccarthy-pathetic-serving-trump-administration/
Here’s what to know about the California special election to succeed Kevin McCarthy
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/california-elections/article284585675.html
House GOP campaign arm plans reception "thanking" Kevin McCarthy: The Dec. 13 event will thank McCarthy for his "for his tireless work."
axios.com/2023/12/04/nrcc-reception-thanking-kevin-mccarthy
Kevin McCarthy says he will leave Congress at the end of December: Decision caps dramatic fall from power for former House Speaker and Republican leader
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Quick Glance: Former Ukrainian Lawmaker Killed Near Moscow
- Ilya Kiva, accused of treason, was assassinated near Moscow by Ukrainian special forces.
- Kiva, a supporter of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, fled to Russia after facing treason charges.
- Two Ukrainian officials confirmed that the SBU carried out the operation to kill Kiva.
- His death is the latest in a series of assassinations of Ukrainian defectors and Russians involved in Moscow’s invasion.
Vince Fong, Kevin McCarthy’s Chosen Successor, Deemed Ineligible to Run: The decision marks a major win for challenger David Giglio.
thedailybeast.com/vince-fong-kevin-mccarthys-chosen-successor-deemed-ineligible-to-run
Recapping the top moments from a historic year in politics: It was a year of jaw-dropping political history from start to finish.
axios.com/2023/12/21/2023-recap-historic-politics-trump
McCarthy ally and former speaker pro tempore Patrick McHenry will not seek reelection
cnn.com/2023/12/05/politics/patrick-mchenry-not-seek-reelection/
Quick Glance: Patrick McHenry Announces Retirement from Congress
- Rep. Patrick McHenry announced he will not seek reelection.
- McHenry, 48, from Lincoln County, surprised with this decision just weeks after a tumultuous time without a House speaker.
- McHenry spent most of his time in Congress working to become chair of the House Financial Services Committee.
- The slim majority of House Republicans allowed the far-right House Freedom Caucus to hold bills and policy hostage.
Liz Cheney's plea: 'Our focus has got to be on defeating Donald Trump' in 2024: She sat down with "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl to discuss her new book.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/liz-cheneys-plea-focus-defeating-donald-trump-2024/story
The Republicans who low-key criticized Trump — and then publicly backed him : An Ohio GOP candidate was recently caught on tape criticizing Trump — but he's ...
politico.com/news/2023/12/15/republicans-dont-always-like-trump-publicly-its-a-different-story-00132123
Rep. Bob Good, DeSantis backer, elected new Freedom Caucus chair: Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., has been elected the new chairman of the House Freedom Caucus ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/rep-bob-good-desantis-backer-elected-new-freedom-caucus-chair-rcna129241
Cheney: McCarthy went to Mar-a-Lago after Jan. 6 because Trump was ‘not eating’: Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) asserts Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4332915-cheney-mccarthy-trump-mar-a-lago-visit-after-jan-6/
Here’s how McCarthy’s resignation affects House GOP’s slim majority: The resignation of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), combined with other expected ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4346402-mccarthy-resignation-slim-house-gop-majority/
Kevin McCarthy Says Matt Gaetz ‘Belongs in Jail’: Gaetz led the charge to oust McCarthy from the speakership earlier this year.
thedailybeast.com/kevin-mccarthy-says-matt-gatez-belongs-in-jail
Liz Cheney says she may launch 3rd party bid against Trump, claims he could end democracy
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Quick Glance: Liz Cheney Considers Third Party, Warns of Trump-led Threat
- Liz Cheney, once a rising GOP leader, is ready to create a new third party or run for president with one.
- She hopes to play a role in establishing a new conservative party, as restoring the current Republican Party seems impossible.
- Cheney is open to joining a bipartisan ticket in the next election to include both Republicans and Democrats.
- She warns of Trump as an existential threat and suggests that a third party could provide voters with an alternative.
Liz Cheney Sums Up Kevin McCarthy’s Endorsement Of Trump With 2 Words: “I can’t explain it,” the former GOP lawmaker admitted to MSNBC’s Jen Psaki.
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Cheney writes McCarthy told her Trump acknowledged loss two days after election: Report
thehill.com/homenews/house/4332704-cheney-mccarthy-trump-acknowledged-loss-report/
Trump should pick Haley as VP, McCarthy says: Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said in an interview Wednesday that he would advise former President Trump ...
thehill.com/elections/4333193-trump-vp-pick-haley-mccarthy/
US election 2020: Trump is said to have admitted defeat very early in a small circle - says Liz Cheney
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Exclusive: Liz Cheney’s new book blasts GOP as ‘enablers and collaborators’ of Trump, whom one member called ‘Orange Jesus’
cnn.com/2023/11/28/politics/liz-cheney-trump-mccarthy-book/
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joined "Squawk Box" to discuss the state of DC politics, Congress’ bipartisan $1.59 trillion spending deal ... Show more cnb.cx/3TTDb3Q
US House, Senate aim for bipartisan talks on 2024 spending -lawmakers: Members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives are expected to begin ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-house-senate-aim-bipartisan-talks-2024-spending-lawmakers-2023-12-05/
Is California’s GOP pulling strings to replace Kevin McCarthy? One candidate thinks so | Opinion
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George Santos: a creature of Congress, dark money and limitless Republican hypocrisy
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/nov/30/george-santos-expulsion-republican-trump-mcconell
Quick Glance: George Santos Expelled from Congress
- House vote: New York Republican George Santos expelled.
- Santos, sixth member expelled in a Congress vote.
- Over 100 Republicans voted with Democrats for Santos' expulsion.
- Santos to be replaced in special election, date not set.
New York House GOP sees fundraising void without McCarthy cash: Vulnerable Republicans say others will step up to help ahead of their reelection bids
politico.com/news/2023/11/20/mccarthy-house-new-york-00128080
Kevin McCarthy Unsure If He Will Run For Reelection: Just last month, McCarthy told reporters he was “not resigning” from the House and would run for reelection.
huffpost.com/entry/kevin-mccarthy-unsure-reelection_n_65513f52e4b0c9f24660ab5d
Government shutdown bill live updates: House set to vote on its plan today: Latest news and live updates as the House votes on a bill to avert a government ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/live-blog/house-vote-government-shutdown-live-updates-rcna125094
10 things you need to know today: December 7, 2023: Republicans clash in a fiery presidential primary debate, McCarthy announces he's retiring from Congress ...
theweek.com/digest/round-up/10-things-you-need-to-know-today-december-7-2023
Kevin McCarthy’s last day in Congress is set. Here’s when a special election could happen
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article283262153.html
How Mike Johnson went from little-known to House speaker in 24 hours: The remarkable turn of events for Johnson was the result of a confluence of fatigue ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/10/28/how-mike-johnson-went-little-known-house-speaker-24-hours/
Quick Glance: The Role of Speaker Mike Johnson's Religious Views in Politics
- Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson, currently serving his fourth term in Congress, is gaining attention for his strong religious views and how they shape his political decisions.
- During a recent interview on Fox News, Johnson was asked by a member of the media about his thoughts on various topics.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Johnson for his extreme anti-abortion stance.
- Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign, described Johnson as the most anti-equality Speaker in the U.S. in a statement to ABC News.
Kevin McCarthy faces Republican challenger David Giglio after being ousted as House speaker
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/30/david-giglio-kevin-mccarthy-republican-primary-donald-trump/71385154007/
House speaker race starts again for Republicans after ousting Jordan: House Republicans on Friday removed Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) as their nominee for speaker ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/10/20/house-speaker-race-candidates-jim-jordan/
Quick Glance: Republicans remove Jim Jordan as House speaker nominee
- Republicans abruptly remove Rep. Jim Jordan as their nominee for House speaker.
- Jordan failed badly in the third ballot for the gavel.
- House Republicans now need to come together and decide on their speaker.
- The House is left without a speaker and unable to function, as no one can currently win a GOP majority.
Democrats quickly seek to make Speaker Johnson a boogeyman: The party has begun painting House Republicans’ new leader as “MAGA Mike” but may face a challenge ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/11/01/democrats-mike-johnson-bogeyman/
'It's Really Dangerous': Liz Cheney Blames Kevin McCarthy For House GOP Chaos: The former Wyoming lawmaker said that chaos among House Republicans is a "direct ...
huffpost.com/entry/liz-cheney-kevin-mccarthy-house-gop_n_6535ea7ce4b0689b3fbcfc66
Ken Buck Won’t Seek Re-Election, Citing Republican Election Denialism: Representative Ken Buck, one of eight Republicans who moved to oust Kevin McCarthy as ...
nytimes.com/2023/11/01/us/politics/ken-buck-election-republicans.html
Quick Glance: Ken Buck Testifies in Trump 14th Amendment Hearing
- Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) testified as a witness for Trump campaign attorneys to discredit the House Select Committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.
- Plaintiffs argue that Trump's actions supported the rioters who stormed the Capitol during the official Electoral College count of the 2020 election.
- Buck revealed that he asked McCarthy for permission to join the committee, but was declined.
- Buck agreed with Gessler's general sentiments, stating that the report was a political tool to support Democratic efforts to impeach Trump at the time.
'HONOR OF A LIFETIME': Speaker of the House Mike Johnson pledges to "restore sanity" to the chamber and vows to "get back to work" after ... Show more trib.al/q4RbR6k
Kevin McCarthy endorses Vince Fong for Congress in Bakersfield, but can he legally run?
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/california-elections/article282960293.html
10 hours, 2 nominees: Chaos on Capitol Hill and still no House speaker: House Republicans spent another day trying and failing to elect a speaker to lead the ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/10/25/house-speaker-vote-highlights-mike-johnson/
Quick Glance: Republicans Fail in Choosing Candidate for Speaker of the US House of Representatives
- A third contender drops out due to lack of support from party colleagues.
- Republicans nominate a fourth candidate.
- Tom Emmer withdraws his candidacy for Speaker of the US House of Representatives.
- Republicans retreat behind closed doors, seeking a way out of the chaos they caused.
House speaker vote live updates: 6 Republicans now running in 4th try: House Majority Whip Tom Emmer ended his speaker bid just hours after he received his ...
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Christie calls Speaker’s race an ‘embarrassment’ as GOP struggles to fill role: Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie said the House GOP’s struggle to ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4272115-christie-calls-speakers-race-an-embarrassment-as-gop-struggles-to-fill-role/
Slog AM: Three Dead in University of Nevada Shooting, Kevin McCarthy to Resign, and No-Show Trump Wins Fourth GOP Debate
thestranger.com/slog-am/2023/12/07/79296118/slog-am-three-dead-in-university-of-nevada-shooting-kevin-mccarthy-to-resign-and-no-show-trump-wins-fourth-gop-debate
House GOP circus embarrasses senior party leaders as the country and the world wait for Republicans to pick a speaker
cnn.com/2023/10/23/politics/republicans-house-speakership-circus/
Who will succeed retiring Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy in his red California district?
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House Republicans will hold a floor vote to try and pick a new speaker on Tuesday — exactly two weeks after a small group of their members joined the ... Show more abcnews.visitlink.me/sp_aqo
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