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Who are the 'Taliban 20' paralyzing US politics?

Washington (AFP) - A group of Republican rebels dubbed the "Taliban 20" have brought Washington to a standstill by torpedoing party favorite Kevin McCarthy's bid to become speaker of the US House of Representatives.

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US in crisis amid once-in-a-century political standoff

Washington (AFP) - The US House of Representatives plunged deeper into crisis Thursday as Republican favorite Kevin McCarthy failed again to win the speakership -- entrenching a three-day standoff that has paralyzed the lower chamber of Congress.

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What a mess in the House of Representatives

The Republicans’ antics over the selection of a new House speaker should come as no surprise. This is the same body that had no respect for the transition of power or for a duly elected president. They called Jan. 6 “a mere protest” despite the fact that people died.

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House Speakership In Chaos As McCarthy Failed On The Seventh Vote On Thursday

The House of Representatives has adjourned until 8:00 PM EST, and it's the first time a Speaker has not been elected in 100 years.

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US political crisis intensifies as McCarthy fails to woo right

Washington (AFP) - The US House of Representatives was plunged deeper into crisis Thursday as Republican favorite Kevin McCarthy failed again to win the speakership -- entrenching a three-day standoff that has paralyzed the lower chamber of Congress.

AFP

Matt Gaetz votes for Donald Trump for House speaker in seventh round

Gaetz is the lead Republican opposing McCarthy.

The Independent UK

McCarthy gives ground to rebels in sink-or-swim US House speaker race

Washington (AFP) - The US House of Representatives plunged back into the fight to elect a speaker on Thursday, as establishment favorite Kevin McCarthy made sweeping concessions to quell a right-wing rebellion in his own party and end the three-day standoff.

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Hardline Republicans dig in against McCarthy's House speaker bid

Hardline Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives rejected Kevin McCarthy's speakership bid for an 11th time on Thursday, while his supporters worked behind closed doors in hopes of cementing a deal that could bring success.

Reuters

What happens if Republicans fail to elect Kevin McCarthy as speaker? Here’s what the constitution says

McCarthy has failed to secure a majority even after 11 rounds of voting

The Independent UK

Kevin McCarthy: Why Republicans are preventing their leader from becoming US Speaker

Opposition to McCarthy is being orchestrated by members of the “Freedom Caucus” – a group of ultra-conservative Republican House members.

The New Daily

Chaos in the House: US right-wingers block Republican Party's speakership bid

The US Congress recovenes but cannot yet get down to work because there is no House speaker elected. Quick explainer here: the US Congress is in two chambers. The Senate is where the Democrats have the majority. The House of Representatives is where the problem lies. Without a House speaker,…

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George Santos shares press release about being sworn in to Congress – when no one has been

New York Republican was already under fire for wide range of fictions on his resume

The Independent UK

AOC reveals why she was chatting with GOP opponent who fantasised about killing her in anime video

The progressive Democrat and Representative Paul Gosar were seen talking on the House floor amid the chaotic speaker’s vote

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McCarthy fails for second day to win U.S. House speaker vote

Republicans in the House of Representatives failed for a second straight day to elect a leader on Wednesday, as a faction of holdouts repeatedly defied former President Donald Trump's call to unite behind his ally Kevin McCarthy.

WEKU

The 118th Congress is off to a historic start. Here's a look at the first day

In the Senate, Mitch McConnell became the longest serving Senate leader in history. Meanwhile, the House failed to elect a speaker in a single ballot, the first time in a century.

Zenger

New Spending Bill Sets Aside Millions For Both Israel And Palestine

The budget that keeps the government running includes $3.33 billion in security assistance for Israel and Palestine combined

The Independent UK

Democrat voted Pennsylvania speaker, foiling GOP hopes

A Democrat who promised to govern as an independent was elected speaker of the narrowly divided Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday on the strength of every Democrat and more than a dozen GOP votes

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History of speaker elections in the US House: How does it work? How do candidates win?

WASHINGTON — As soon-to-be members of the House of Representatives of the 118th Congress continue to cast their votes for a new speaker, Kevin McCarthy made history as the first leader of the majority party in 100 years to fall short in his speakership bid on the first ballot.

AFP

Chaos as US House adjourns without choosing speaker

Washington (AFP) - US Republicans will attempt on Wednesday to break a deadlock with far-right members of their own party over the election of a new leader of the House of Representatives, a day after the chamber was thrown into disarray by their blocking of favorite Kevin McCarthy's bid for…

Reason

Why Are Some Republicans Revolting Against Kevin McCarthy's Bid To Be Speaker of the House?

The insurgent Republicans want to balance the budget, impose new barriers to immigration, and increase transparency for future earmark spending.

The Independent UK

AOC reveals why she was chatting with GOP opponent who fantasised about killing her in anime video

The progressive Democrat and Representative Paul Gosar were seen talking on the House floor amid the chaotic speaker’s vote

AFP

Right-wing Republicans trigger speaker showdown in new US Congress

Washington (AFP) - The new US Congress was thrown into chaos on its first day Tuesday as rebel right-wing Republicans moved to block party favorite Kevin McCarthy from becoming speaker of the House of Representatives.

AFP

Right-wing rebels trip up McCarthy speaker bid in new US Congress

Washington (AFP) - The new US Congress was thrown into chaos on its very first day Tuesday as rebel right-wing Republicans moved to block party favorite Kevin McCarthy from becoming speaker of the House of Representatives.

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Federal opposition to ESG in 2023

From state treasurers divesting pension and operating funds from BlackRock and other ESG providers to state attorneys general investigating the same providers over the impact of ESG on assorted policy matters, state officials led the pushback against environmental, social, and corporate governance investing in 2022.

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