The Latest Breaking News on The death of a "small government' GOP

For the first time in 100 years, the US House of Representatives has failed to elect a speaker after a first round vote. Indeed, as of the time of writing, the House has held six ballots over two days and still not agreed who should be its presiding officer.

‘There’s a genuine sense that he wants to develop relationships and working partnerships with many of us,’ progressive Democrat says of new leader

Major outlets and media figures start to take sides

Gaetz's opposition to McCarthy grew even pettier on Tuesday after the GOP leader moved into Pelosi's old office