The Latest Breaking News from Kevin McCarthy

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

The House can't start regular business until a speaker is elected.

Kevin McCarthy made history Tuesday, much to his chagrin — and Democrats made the most of the scene in the House chamber.

New York Republican sat alone on House floor as weight of scandals persists

This is the first time in more than 100 years that a Speaker's bid has failed on the first ballot.

The arm-twisting, dealmaking and vote hunting around Kevin McCarthy’s quest to be named House speaker have put on full display the fact that razor-thin majorities in both the House and the Senate are becoming a fact of life at the federal level.

Kevin McCarthy falls short of majority in Republican-controlled chamber as he faces opposition from far-right members.

Nineteen Republicans vote against his nomination to lead the House

WASHINGTON — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy fell short of the necessary number of Republican votes to succeed Nancy Pelosi as speaker in an initial roll call Tuesday, and appeared set to become the first majority party leader in a century to fail to secure the speakership on the first…