The Latest Breaking News from Kevin McCarthy

Control of the House of Representatives could come down to California. And it could take days — or weeks — to determine.

The US midterms have drawn global attention because of their potential to affect the remainder of President Joe Biden’s term in office, and his relationships with the rest of the world.

Lieutenant governor says former president has become ‘liability’ amid speculation over 2024 White House run – follow the latest

US policy on Ukraine was also in the balance as America voted in Tuesday's midterms, with Republican leaders warning there would be no "blank check" for Kyiv if the GOP regained control of Congress.

America is exceptional. For those who may not believe so or may have forgotten, it is the job of the rest of us to show them the way.

Whatever happens in the Senate, America is returning to an era of divided government and two years of grinding trench warfare

Two days after Americans went to the polls, the political world remained on tenterhooks on Thursday, with both chambers of the U.S. Congress up for grabs as election officials painstakingly tallied hundreds of thousands of votes in a process that could take days to resolve.

The protracted uncertainty over control of Congress reverberated through both major political parties on Wednesday, as Democrats basked in the relief of the red wave that wasn’t and Republicans became increasingly clear-eyed that the lingering influence of former President Donald Trump had hamstrung their party.

A newly empowered far-right flank could seriously threaten Kevin McCarthy's Speaker ambitions.

Republicans are expected to pick up enough seats to gain control of the House, but it's clear they will not have the major gains they had hoped to receive.

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy has officially announced his intention to run for Speaker of the House.