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"The Donald Trump show is over"

Sorry, Donald: Trump wanted to look tough, but instead New York Attorney General Tish James ran him out of town

Salon · Oct 6, 2023

Who will replace ousted Kevin McCarthy as the new House speaker?

The House has been left in turmoil after Kevin McCarthy was ousted as speaker on Tuesday. As Republicans scramble to find his successor, here’s a look at some of the possible contenders. Rachel Sharp reports

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

The fate of Ukraine funding lies in the balance with speaker's race

The next House speaker will need to win the support of 218 members and Ukraine aid is expected to be a significant factor.

WEKU · Oct 6, 2023

‘Dysfunctional’: Speaker debacle plunges US politics into uncertainty

As Republicans deliberate to choose a new leader to succeed McCarthy, experts say next speaker will not have it easy.

Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2023

U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls leads push for Donald Trump to be next House Speaker

Trump has shown some signs of humoring the idea. He posted a picture of himself with the speaker’s gavel on social media and is reportedly considering visiting the Capitol next week.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 5, 2023

Republicans support scrapping rule that allowed Gaetz to oust McCarthy

Earlier this year, Kevin McCarthy agreed to lower the threshold for the motion to vacate from a party’s majority to one member

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Nancy Mace may face ethics probe after begging for campaign funds on Fox News

Ms Mace was one of eight House Republicans who voted to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Eric Trump moans about ‘smelly’ courtroom where dad is on trial

‘The courthouse I was in today, it’s disgusting. It smells. You had cables running across all the walls. It’s a disgrace,’ Eric Trump tells Newsmax

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Kevin McCarthy was behind move to boot Pelosi from office, report says

Two alumni of Democratic leadership ousted from offices as McCarthy and allies seek petty revenge

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Eric Trump claims father will need a ‘bigger gavel’ if he becomes speaker

‘I would make sure he got a bigger gavel than the small little one that they have,’ said Eric Trump

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023