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The Latest Breaking News from Kevin McCarthy

Justin Amash: Kevin McCarthy Is a 'Compulsive Liar' Who 'Cares Only About Power'

The former Libertarian congressman was in the Capitol Wednesday drumming up a Hail Mary quest to become speaker of the House.

Reason

Historic deadlock continues: McCarthy falls short on seventh speaker ballot

WASHINGTON — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy lost again on Thursday in his seventh attempt to be elected speaker, extending the saga that began Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times

McCarthy fails again as House GOP’s speaker chaos drags on for third day

No party in control of the House has failed to elect a speaker on first vote in 100 years

The Independent UK

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

Gaetz is the lead Republican opposing McCarthy.

The Independent UK

McCarthy's "shameful" super PAC deal

McCarthy-aligned PAC strikes deal with conservative Club for Growth to back his nomination amid negotiations

Salon

Speaker battle could spark Medicare cuts

Some Republicans say threat of government shutdown is "non-negotiable"

Salon

Elon Musk wants Kevin McCarthy to be speaker of the House and Ron DeSantis to be president

Tesla and Twitter CEO Elon Musk tweeted today, “Kevin McCarthy should be Speaker.”

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McCarthy fails in speakership bid for third day after 11th vote

The impasse over choosing a House speaker continued as Republican fell short of votes held up by his detractors

The Guardian - US

US House still without speaker as McCarthy keeps falling short

Despite reports of ‘progress’, Republican leader Kevin McCarthy fails for the 11th time to be elected speaker.

Al Jazeera

McCarthy talks escalate as speaker vote adjourns on Day 3

Talks between McCarthy's allies and GOP holdouts escalated on Thursday evening.

Axios

The GOP Split on Ukraine Aid Isn't Really About Ukraine

For most aid critics, the urge to cut off Kyiv appears unconnected to any sort of principled realism, non-interventionism, or even isolationism.

Reason

Hannity grills Boebert over "math"

"Is this a game show?" Hannity asked Boebert

Salon

Elon Musk throws his support behind Kevin McCarthy in House speaker row

Musk and McCarthy have known each other for years

The Independent UK

Louisiana Now Checking IDs for Watching Porn

Plus: Still no House speaker, the gender gap in college scholarships, Meta fined $414 million, and more...

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The Guardian - US

House Democrats should unite with moderate Republicans to elect a speaker

In exchange for backing a relatively moderate Republican such as Fred Upton or David Joyce as speaker, Democrats should demand they get equal seats on committees

Salon

GOP in shambles — Dems are loving it

Actual bipartisanship was on display in Kentucky — not that anyone noticed amid the toddler tantrum on Capitol Hill

The Guardian - US

‘Groundhog Day, again’: after sixth vote, still no Republican House speaker

Kevin McCarthy had hoped to grasp the speaker’s gavel, but a deadlock by ultraconservatives placed it beyond his reach

Salon

McCarthy caves to more MAGA concessions

Despite the negotiations, McCarthy still appears unlikely to have won over enough votes to become speaker

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Roll Call

GOP leader Kevin McCarthy again didn't reach the magic number to be elected speaker on Thursday, as holdouts continued seeking rules changes.

The Independent UK

Democrats say Republicans’ speaker debacle has gone from funny to dangerous

But Democrats don’t expect to bail out Republicans anytime soon

France 24

US speaker debacle: New Congress marked by deep Republican divisions

There was gridlock in Washington this week as US Republican Kevin McCarthy failed to become House speaker on the first ballot, something that hasn’t happened for a century. It was supposed to be an easy win for the Republican favourite, but he was blocked three times in one day by…

Axios

McCarthy concessions leave House GOP with institutional anarchy

His desperate scramble to win the speakership has made things a lot worse for any future leader.

Roll Call

Biden announces policies to rein in border crossings - Roll Call

President Joe Biden will announce plans to ramp up fast-tracked deportations and expand ways for some migrants to enter the country legally.

Reuters

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.

The Independent UK

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

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