Tucker Carlson angrily accuses Senate Republicans of plotting ‘coup’ against Trump ‘Two of the three candidates hate Trump and what he ran on,’ the former Fox anchor claims The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2024
Schumer says McConnell will ‘go down poorly in history’ for rightwing policies Democratic Senate leader adds his counterpart can ‘salvage’ reputation by ‘bringing back’ Republican party to center The Guardian - US · Sep 3, 2024
Dems' Biden meeting "like a funeral" Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman said Democrats who publicly support Biden privately say he can't win in November Salon · Jul 9, 2024
Israeli bombing kills dozens in Gaza in ‘difficult and brutal day’ Israel launches deadly attacks in Gaza City and near Rafah as MSF blames Israeli blockade for lack of medical supplies. Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2024
Johnson cements "extreme MAGA takeover" Johnson's win marks the first time the GOP has unanimously elected a speaker since elevating John Boehner in 2011 Salon · Oct 25, 2023
Another one bites the dust: Emmer is out Former President Donald Trump derided the Minnesota Republican as a "RINO" om Truth Social after his nomination Salon · Oct 24, 2023
Jordan out after death threat warning Republicans voted against keeping Jordan as the speaker designee — so they'll start from scratch next week Salon · Oct 20, 2023
After Jim Jordan’s removal, who’s the next House speaker? Several options have been floated as possible next options, but it remains unclear if anyone can get the 217 votes needed The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
GOP meeting explodes over Jordan failure MAGA rages after Jordan suspends his campaign and backs a push to empower acting Speaker Patrick McHenry Salon · Oct 19, 2023
Jordan wants to back out as GOPers rebel "He's done," one Republican said after GOP moderates erupted over bullying and intimidation tactics Salon · Oct 19, 2023
Jim Jordan vows to press on for speaker’s chair despite second election loss - as it happened This blog is now closed. More Republicans voted against Jim Jordan than during the initial Tuesday vote; Democratic minority leader Hakeem Jeffries received 212 votes. The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2023
Here’s what will happen next — maybe — as Jim Jordan pushes to become House speaker Jordan to push ahead with second vote today after 20 House Republicans vote against him on first ballot The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Here’s what will happen next — maybe — as Jim Jordan pushes to become House speaker Allies of Rep Jim Jordan going for 17 October vote as GOP moderates begin to cave and fall in line The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
Jordan, Scalise running for speaker Some allies for the former House speaker are out to get House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Punchbowl News reports Salon · Oct 4, 2023
Kiplinger · May 23, 2023 Stock Market Today: Debt Ceiling Anxiety Weighs on Stocks While a Monday night meeting between Biden and McCarthy was "productive," there are no signs the two sides are nearing a deal.
The Guardian - US · Apr 17, 2023 Republican fabulist George Santos announces re-election bid – as it happened New York congressman facing ethics investigation after admitting falsehoods
Axios · Jan 23, 2023 Rep. Jeffries says GOP has “double standard” on committees after Santos assignments House Majority Leader McCarthy is expected to deny Democratic nominations to the Intelligence Committee.
Zenger · Jan 6, 2023 McCarthy Attempts To Cut A Deal While Dissenters Nominate Trump, Hern For House Speaker The House of Representatives has yet to pick a speaker over the span of three days and 11-straight voting sessions
Axios · Jan 2, 2023 Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy still short on votes in bid to become speaker even after concessions McCarthy has offered extraordinary concessions, including allowing members to easily fire him at any time, to secure the votes for speaker.
Reuters · Dec 20, 2022 Zelenskiy may visit Washington to meet Biden, congressional leaders- sources Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is expected to visit the White House and the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, though security concerns could force a change in plans, two sources familiar with the planning said Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022 House January 6 committee already cooperating with Justice Department Committee is transmitting documents to the office of special counsel Jack Smith, the prosecutor appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland to oversee investigations into Mr Trump’s conduct
Roll Call · Dec 8, 2022 Ways and Means chair contenders hone closing arguments - Roll Call The race for the House Ways and Means Committee chairmanship remains close as contenders prepare to make their final pitches.
Reason · Nov 14, 2022 "Punchbowl News" Doesn't Infringe Trademark for "Punchbowl" Online Greeting Card Service From today's decision in Punchbowl, Inc. v. AJ Press, LLC, written by Judge Daniel Bress and joined by Judge John Owens and District Judge Sidney Fitzwater: Punchbowl, Inc., is an online party and event planning service. Punchbowl News is a subscription-based online news publication that provides articles, podcasts, and videos…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 19, 2022 Republicans Say No ‘Blank Check’ for Ukraine if GOP Wins Majority House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy warned Tuesday that Republicans will not write a “blank check” for Ukraine if they win back the House majority. “I think people are gonna be sitting in a recession and they’re not going to write a blank check to Ukraine,” McCarthy told Punchbowl News. “They…
The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2022 House Republicans divided over aid to Ukraine ahead of midterms McCarthy says Congress won’t ‘write a blank cheque’ while another senior Republicans says Ukrainians should ‘get what they need’