Republican Mike Johnson elected new House speaker

Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana has enough votes to be elected House speaker. The Republican majority has been without a speaker for three weeks.

Rep. Tom Emmer withdraws bid for House speaker hours after winning GOP nomination

Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.

Republicans face death threats over House speaker vote

“Bullying don't work," said Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican centrist who has led the opposition to Jordan's nomination.

Jim Jordan says he's still running for House speaker, but what's the plan?

GOP Rep. Jim Jordan says he still plans "to go to the floor and get the votes" for House speaker despite two unsuccessful attempts. It's still unclear how he'll do it.

Jim Jordan loses second vote for House Speaker: What's next?

Jordan was opposed by 22 Republican detractors, two more than when he lost in the first round voting the day before.

Biden campaign launches account on Trump's Truth Social, saying 'converts welcome'

President Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign has launched an account on Donald Trump’s Truth Social, attempting to poke online fun at the Republican candidate he may face again in next fall’s election.

Steve Scalise ends his bid for House Speaker
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House republicans thought they had their man, but that's not going to happen. Steve Scalise just ended his bid for House Speaker.

Abortion rights, marijuana questions expected to drive Ohio residents to polls as early voting starts

In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.

Republicans nominate Steve Scalise for House Speaker, advancing toward replacing Kevin McCarthy

Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.