Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says "you might see a much different Trump" after 2024 presidential election win
The former speaker, who was ousted by member of his party in 2023, encouraged Democrats to "take this opportunity to rebuild their party."
Senate will block Trump's nomination of Matt Gaetz as attorney general, ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy says
Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general, orchestrated Kevin McCarthy's ouster as House speaker last year.
What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz’s nomination to be President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general has created a remarkable amount of hesitation from Republicans, who are otherwise inclined to follow Trump’s wishes.
How Donald Trump Could Bypass Congress To Install Matt Gaetz As Attorney General
The mood in Congress among Republicans following Donald Trump’s announcement of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as his pick for attorney general was best summed up by Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho): “Are you shittin’ me?
Trump 'Will Have to Withdraw' Matt Gaetz Nomination: Former GOP Congressman
Gaetz had been under investigation over allegations that he was part of a scheme that led to the sex trafficking of a 17-year-old girl. The committee said in June it was investiga
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on 2024 election: I would give an advantage to Donald Trump
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the 2024 election, the balance of power in ...
Kevin McCarthy says he doesn’t want a Trump administration role ‘even if he asks me’
"I think I'm better to serve him from the outside ... I want to help the country [be] successful," former House speaker Kevin ...
Kevin McCarty's lead narrows over Flojaune Cofer in Sacramento mayoral election
Kevin McCarty maintains a lead over Dr. Flojaune Cofer in the race to become Sacramento's next mayor, though it has narrowed ...
Donald Trump chooses firebrand Rep. Matt Gaetz to run Justice Department as attorney general
Rep. Matt Gaetz has been a vocal critic of the Justice Department and was not on the 'bingo card' of one GOP senator. 'I'm ...
McCarthy says next Congress’s success hinges on present House: ‘Don’t be taking vacations’
Republican House members have successfully filled 214 seats, with 218 needed for a majority. Democrats have 203 seats in ...
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Our View: Don’t point fingers; fix this mess
With Republican Vince Fong winning two legislative seats in this month’s general election and the cost of conducting yet another special election looming comes the predictable finger-pointing.
After McCarthy ouster, GOP to consider new requirement for House leadership elections
Rep. Brian Mast wants any Republican seeking an internal promotion to be required to step down from their current leadership ...
Trump issues early challenge to GOP Senate with defiant nominations
Just hours after Republican Sen. John Thune was elected as the incoming Senate majority leader, President-elect Donald Trump ...
Some Kern County voters are likely to see another special election
For Kern voters, this could all mean yet another special election. Fong has repeatedly said he’s running only for Congress.
Republicans keep House of Representatives majority in 2025. How it affects California
Republicans maintained a slim House of Representatives majority in 2025, the Associated Press projected, thanks in part to ...