Kevin McCarthy

How Kevin McCarthy’s dream job could become a nightmare

/ Politics

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Kevin McCarthy woke up on Saturday morning with a long-held dream fulfilled: After a four-day standoff, he was elected speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the most powerful member of the Republican Party. But that role could turn into a nightmare because it requires leading a caucus that strongly rejects leadership. Conservatives have …

How Kevin McCarthy’s dream job could become a nightmare Read More »

Kevin McCarthy elected Republican U.S. House speaker, but at a cost

/ Politics

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives early on Saturday, after making extensive concessions to right-wing hardliners that raised questions about the party’s ability to govern. The 57-year-old Californian suffered one final humiliation when Representative Matt Gaetz withheld his vote on the 14th ballot as midnight approached, prompting a …

Kevin McCarthy elected Republican U.S. House speaker, but at a cost Read More »

How will the U.S. House of Representatives choose a new speaker?

/ Politics

With Republicans clinching control of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, the party will need to elect a speaker when the new Congress is sworn in, normally on Jan. 3. WHAT IS THE SPEAKER’S IMPORTANCE? The speaker of the House, second in the line of succession for the presidency after the vice president, leads …

How will the U.S. House of Representatives choose a new speaker? Read More »