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Memories of a Catholic Girlhood by Mary McCarthy review – incurable sadness if bravely borne

Colm Tóibín introduces this welcome reprint of the US author and critic’s poignant account of orphanhood, first published in 1957

The Guardian - UK

Man pleads guilty to murder in shooting at suburban Chicago July 4 parade

The man accused of opening fire at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago has pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder moments ahead of opening arguments for his trial

The Independent UK

Montana Man Faces Sentencing For Threatening Former House Speaker

Richard Rogers faces sentencing for threatening Kevin McCarthy over a Chinese spy balloon incident. Threats against public officials are on the rise.

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Man who was mad about Chinese spy balloon faces sentencing for threatening ex-Speaker McCarthy

A Montana man faces years in federal prison at his sentencing on Wednesday for threatening to assault former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

The Independent UK

Former House Speaker Kevin Mccarthy Launches Watchtower Strategy Firm

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy establishes Watchtower Strategy, offering strategic advisory services and issue advocacy campaigns. McCarthy also serve...

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From staffer to member: Vince Fong’s road to Congress - Roll Call

For years he worked for Kevin McCarthy in his Central Valley district. Now he holds the same seat in the House.

Roll Call

Cowboys Begin Coach Search After Parting Ways With Mccarthy

The Dallas Cowboys have parted ways with head coach Mike McCarthy, signaling a new era for the team. Jerry Jones leads the search for a new head coach.

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Virginia special elections suggest no major political shift since November - Roll Call

Democrats held onto majorities in the commonwealth’s legislature Tuesday, but experts cautioned against reading too much into the results.

Roll Call

Kevin Mccarthy Reunites With President Trump At Mar-A-Lago

Kevin McCarthy's post-speakership meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago hints at future plans and reflects political dynamics.

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Gaetz's absence draws House applause

The Florida Republican's resignation letter sparked celebration in the lower chamber

Salon

Johnson narrowly wins speakership

The incumbent House speaker fought back a far-right-led attempt to replace him on Friday

Salon

Republicans re-elect Mike Johnson as US House speaker in nail-biting vote

The US has opened the 119th Congress with a vote for the speakership in its lower chamber, the House of Representatives.

Al Jazeera

Trump-backed Mike Johnson remains House speaker after Republican holdouts flip votes at last minute

Johnson held onto the speaker’s gavel after Ralph Norman and Keith Self swapped their votes

The Independent UK

Johnson flips votes after falling short

Republicans hold a paper-thin majority of the House, so losing just three GOP members was enough to block Johnson

Salon

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After first opposing Mike Johnson, Texas Congressman Keith Self changes vote to allow him to retain speakership

Rep. Keith Self was initially one of three who voted against House Speaker Mike Johnson’s reelection to lead the lower chamber.

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House Republicans Seek To Change Rules For Speaker Ousting

House Republicans propose rule changes to make it harder to remove a speaker of the House after a recent successful removal of Kevin McCarthy.

The Independent UK

Mike Johnson faces a critical House vote for speaker. Here’s how the election process works

Johnson may still struggle to get the gavel back, as even Trump’s endorsement may not convince all Republicans to support him

The Guardian - US

Mike Johnson re-elected as House speaker after brief Republican revolt – as it happened

Incumbent speaker swayed two members who initially voted against him, giving him 218 votes to win over Democrat Jeffries’ 215 votes

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Speaker Mike Johnson Refuses To Make Deals For Votes

Speaker Mike Johnson's principled leadership approach and refusal to engage in backroom deals set the stage for potential transformation within the Republi...

The Independent UK

House debuts new rules including one that makes it harder to boot the speaker

A motion to vacate, the process for removing the speaker, will now require nine sponsors to be considered on the House floor

Reason

Will Thomas Massie Get To Pick the Next Speaker of the House?

The libertarian-adjacent congressman says he "definitely has no Fs to give now" and promises to vote against Mike Johnson.

The Independent UK

Will Mike Johnson make it? What to look out for ahead of Friday’s House speaker vote

ANALYSIS: Mike Johnson is in a better position now than Kevin McCarthy was two years ago, Eric Garcia writes. But he still has to navigate the Rubik’s Cube that is the House Republican conference. And Trump is watching

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Republicans Seek To Change House Rules On Speaker Ousting

House Republicans propose rule changes to make it harder to remove a Speaker of the House, sparking debate.

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House Republicans Propose Rule Change For Speaker Ousting Process

House Republicans propose rule change requiring nine members to support Speaker removal, a strategic move in GOP leadership dynamics.

Latin Times

Tennessee Republican Says He Supports Trump-Backed Mike Johnson Because He 'Doesn't Cheat on His Wife'

Rep.Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) extolled the virtues of Speaker Mike Johnson and praised him for not cheating on his wife ahead of Friday's vote for Speaker of the House.

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