Hunter Biden defies House order for private testimony ahead of impeachment inquiry vote
1 of 10 | Hunter Biden on Wednesday defied a request to testify behind closed doors in the House's impeachment inquiry into his father, President…
1 of 10 | Hunter Biden on Wednesday defied a request to testify behind closed doors in the House's impeachment inquiry into his father, President…
Bakersfield Assemblymember Vince Fong said Monday he is entering the race to replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy in Congress, becoming the best-known Republican vying for the…
Rambling above the rust-colored cliffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, the Terranea Resort is known for its ocean views, world-ranked spa and villas that can…
BAKERSFIELD — Billie Jo Medders can recite her history with Kevin McCarthy like a well-worn catechism. Before he was a congressman, before he was California’s first…
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WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will not seek another term in Congress, ending a tumultuous two-decade career in public office that was marked by…
WASHINGTON — Kevin McCarthy has some company as he heads for the House exits. Although they don’t agree on much these days, members of Congress are…
1 of 4 | Lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill after their Thanksgiving recess with a dozen work days on the calendar before the holiday…
Tired of Congress’ repeated partisan standoffs every time a big fiscal deadline approaches, like this week’s? Weary of the breathless cable coverage of looming government…
WASHINGTON — Kevin McCarthy’s 269-day tenure as House speaker was spoiled by his frequent reliance on bipartisanship. At least that’s how some of his fellow Republicans…
1 of 5 | Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks at a presser on his two-tier continuing resolution in Washington, D.C. The House…
1 of 2 | Rep. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., (pictured during a 2020 subcommittee hearing) stood up and challenged Teamsters President Sean O'Brien to a fight.…
WASHINGTON — Since House Republicans unanimously elected Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson as speaker last week, the GOP has sought to portray itself as an emboldened party…
The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, when House lawmakers overwhelming passed legislation voice support for Israel in its war against…
WASHINGTON — Kevin McCarthy needed 15 tries to become speaker of the House. The first man who hoped to succeed him pulled out of the contest…
1 of 4 | House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., was chosen as the speaker designate by House Republicans on Tuesday. File Photo by Bonnie…
WASHINGTON — Republicans picked Rep. Tom Emmer as their nominee for House speaker on Tuesday, as they try for a third time to fill the top…
WASHINGTON — On Day 20 without a House speaker, Republicans found themselves starting over Monday — bumbling ahead with few ideas about who will lead, what…
1 of 7 | The seat for speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives remains empty on Friday after a failed third ballot. Photo by…
1 of 4 | Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, Republican nominee for Speaker of the House, speaks to members in the House Chamber after a vote…