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Francis Wilkinson: Hakeem Jeffries is ready for his moment

Speeches never matter much, except when they do. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries’ first big speech to Congress as Democratic minority leader, delivered in the wee hours of Saturday morning, went viral over the weekend. Put to hip-hop beats, it has been viewed millions of times.

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Unity is new tone for often-divided Democrats in Washington

Not so long ago, Democratic in-fighting doomed a sweeping social spending package despite the party controlling Congress

The Independent UK

Progressive Caucus starts year with bigger roster, focus on unity

WASHINGTON — Ideological infighting and internal battles have long been a part of politics. But this year, while some conservative Republicans staged a revolt against the leader of their party until their demands were met, progressive Democrats in the House are pitching unity.

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Progressive Caucus starts year with bigger roster, focus on unity - Roll Call

At 103 members, the incoming progressive caucus is the largest in history. Here's how it plans to use its new clout.

Roll Call

The New Congress Is Finally Sworn In. What’s In Store For US Jews And Zionism?

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Zenger

McCarthy Era Begins As The GOP Leader Squeaks Out A House Speaker Victory

GOP leader Kevin McCarthy finally won election early Saturday morning as Speaker of the House in a historic 15-ballot battle.

Zenger

Editorial: Kevin McCarthy limps over the finish line to a job that he weakened

The only good thing about Kevin McCarthy scheduling his supposedly triumphant 14th House roll call vote that would finally make him speaker for 10 p.m. Friday, is that it wasn’t a school night. McCarthy, of course, lost that 14th vote and 15th-round balloting went well past midnight. When McCarthy said,…

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Lawmakers grapple with aftermath of Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s messy ascent to House speaker

After a chaotic start to the new Congress, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are playing nice with new House Speaker Kevin McCarthy — for now.

Tribune News Service

McCarthy's next big task: Win GOP support for House rules

After an epic 15-ballot election to become House speaker, Republican Kevin McCarthy faces his next big test in governing a fractious, slim majority

The Independent UK

What we know about Kevin McCarthy's concessions to become speaker

Some of the key concessions McCarthy made that finally got him a deal for the speaker's gavel.

Axios

‘Crisis and confusion’: 4 days of GOP barbs, chaos and cigars

WASHINGTON — It was a near-fist fight on the House floor. It was four days of name-calling, late-night huddles, rush deliveries of pizzas and burritos. It was cigar smoke wafting through the hallways, diaper changes and a dog on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Tribune News Service

Historic House speaker showdown highlighted matters of race and representation

Questions about race and representation permeated the debate over who can best reflect the will of the American electorate on the Hill.

WEKU

One chaotic week, 15 votes, and finally, a House speaker: Kevin McCarthy

McCarthy had been on the cusp of victory in the 14th round of voting late Friday, but he fell one vote short. After nearly adjourning, the House remained in session and elected McCarthy on the 15th ballot.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kevin McCarthy wins House speakership on 15th vote

WASHINGTON — Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., was elected speaker of the House early Saturday morning after four days and 15 ballots, resuscitating a chamber that had been paralyzed as it endured the longest struggle to elect a leader since the Civil War.

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Al Jazeera

Republican Kevin McCarthy elected US House speaker

The California lawmaker narrowly overcomes opposition from right-wing legislators to secure the speaker’s gavel.

The Texas Tribune

Texans help elect Kevin McCarthy speaker after dramatic late-night votes

Texas Republicans were key players in the intraparty fight over how its leaders would run the U.S. House of Representatives, with right-wing members ultimately securing major wins in the fight.

Los Angeles Times

McCarthy loses 14th vote for speaker amid drama on House floor

WASHINGTON — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy of California lost his 14th ballot for speaker Friday evening in the most dramatic fashion possible, falling a single vote shy of the outright majority he needed.

The Guardian - US

Kevin McCarthy narrowly loses 14th House speaker vote in stunning setback

Republicans had placed their hopes in a deal with far-right detractors, but Matt Gaetz and Lauren Boebert thwarted that plan

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Los Angeles Times

McCarthy falls short again, but says he has the votes to win

WASHINGTON — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy of California told reporters Friday that he has the votes to be elected speaker, promising an end to a historic stalemate that has paralyzed Congress all week.

Los Angeles Times

McCarthy falls short again, but says he has the votes to win

Tribune News Service

‘Still raw’: Democrats mark January 6 as Republicans feud over House speaker

WASHINGTON — Grace Norris was among the rioters at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but said she didn’t act violently or breach police lines. She still sees that day as a righteous bid for freedom.

Los Angeles Times

McCarthy makes gains but falls short on 12th and 13th speaker votes

WASHINGTON — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on Friday failed in his 13th attempt to succeed Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., as speaker but edged closer to finally clinching the gavel as he flipped a 15th vote his way Friday.

The Conversation

Kevin McCarthy voted Speaker of the House on 15th vote — we had some questions about the chaotic week in Congress and got a few answers

Editor’s note: This article was published prior to a 15th vote in the House of Representatives that saw Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California elected as House Speaker in the early hours of Jan. 7, 2023. It still has lots of super interesting information and analysis in it though, so please…

Roll Call

Speaker turmoil offers incoming members rare spotlight - Roll Call

Incoming Republicans James, Ciscomani get time for early speeches, fueling speculation about future leadership ambitions

Salon

Progressives warn Dems: No deal with GOP

Some Democratic lawmakers have floated the idea of backing a "moderate" Republican, if one exists

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