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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 38 - Caught on Camera

Trump posts joke picture of himself as Speaker after Matt Gaetz nominated him

One-time president seen in photo on speaker’s chair with his tongue out

The Independent UK

GOP in shambles — Dems are loving it

Actual bipartisanship was on display in Kentucky — not that anyone noticed amid the toddler tantrum on Capitol Hill

Salon

Kevin McCarthy: Why Republicans are preventing their leader from becoming US Speaker

Opposition to McCarthy is being orchestrated by members of the “Freedom Caucus” – a group of ultra-conservative Republican House members.

The New Daily

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Deadlocked House adjourns until Thursday after Kevin McCarthy racks up 3 more defeats

WASHINGTON — The House adjourned without electing a speaker on Wednesday evening after Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failed in his fourth, fifth and sixth attempts to secure the post he has long desired.

Los Angeles Times

Kevin McCarthy fails to secure majority in US House – again

US House adjourns for a second day without a speaker after Republican leader Kevin McCarthy lost six votes in a row.

Al Jazeera

Blow for Donald Trump as party loyalists snub him amid Republican civil war

House Republicans, who narrowly won the November 2022 Midterms, failed to elect a Leader as rebels defied Donald Trump. The last time a vote like this failed was 100 years ago

Daily Mirror

AOC reveals why she was chatting with GOP opponent who fantasised about killing her in anime video

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

The Independent UK

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House speaker vote – live: McCarthy vows to fight on despite humiliation as House adjourns amid chaotic scenes

Kevin McCarthy continues failing to get enough votes to become the next House speaker

The Independent UK

McCarthy fails for second day to win U.S. House speaker vote

Republicans in the House of Representatives failed for a second straight day to elect a leader on Wednesday, as a faction of holdouts repeatedly defied former President Donald Trump's call to unite behind his ally Kevin McCarthy.

Reuters

McCarthy to try again for House speaker, with Trump backing

House Republicans will open the second day of the new Congress much like the first: leader Kevin McCarthy trying to become House speaker

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: What to expect on Day 2 of House speaker election

The House will convene Wednesday as Republicans try again to elect a speaker for the new Congress

The Independent UK

Kevin McCarthy's historic humiliation

Three ballots and no speaker: House GOP remains hopelessly fractured — and there's no clear resolution in sight

Salon

Kevin McCarthy falls short on first 3 votes for speaker in historic defeat

WASHINGTON — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy fell short of the necessary number of votes to succeed California Democrat Nancy Pelosi as speaker in the first three rounds of balloting Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times

Why Are Some Republicans Revolting Against Kevin McCarthy's Bid To Be Speaker of the House?

The insurgent Republicans want to balance the budget, impose new barriers to immigration, and increase transparency for future earmark spending.

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The Independent UK

AOC reveals why she was chatting with GOP opponent who fantasised about killing her in anime video

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

Los Angeles Times

Kevin McCarthy falls short on first two votes for House speaker in historic defeat

WASHINGTON — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy fell short of the necessary number of votes to succeed Nancy Pelosi as speaker in the first two rounds of balloting Tuesday.

Axios

19 Republicans vote against McCarthy on second House speaker ballot

All 19 voted for Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio.

France 24

Republican McCarthy loses vote for US House speaker again

Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failed in two rounds of voting to become House speaker Tuesday, a historic defeat with no clear way out as House Republicans dug in for a long, messy start for the new Congress.

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The Independent UK

Democrats gloat after House GOP majority fails to elect speaker for first time in 100 years

Mr McCarthy could not garner enough GOP votes to claim the speaker’s gavel after two consecutive voice votes

Al Jazeera

US House fails to elect new speaker in first rounds of voting

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

Roll Call

McCarthy opponents unmoved as speaker election drags on - Roll Call

A bloc of Republican opponents Tuesday kept Kevin McCarthy from becoming speaker on three ballots. The House adjourned until noon Wednesday.

Roll Call

Opponents deny McCarthy speaker’s gavel on first vote - Roll Call

Opposition from fellow Republicans denied Kevin McCarthy the role of House speaker on the first roll call vote in the 118th Congress.

The Independent UK

Trump began tweeting conspiracy theories about Joe Scarborough at urging of Matt Gaetz, Jan 6 transcripts reveal

Mr Gaetz’s seat representing Florida’s first congressional district was once held by Scarborough, who is now the host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe programme

The Independent UK

White House tells top House Republicans to hold their horses on oversight requests

Letters obtained by The Independent show the White House is not honouring requests made while Republicans don’t have majority control of the House

Reason

Maybe 'Marshal Law' Can Save the Republican Party?

Unfortunately, the reality is something far more sinister.

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