US House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy nominated to be next Speaker

Nov 15, 2022

McCarthy's nomination comes after an underwhelming performance in the midterm election. This led to a search among conservatives for a challenger. The vote puts...

US House Speaker Pelosi says will not seek leadership role in next Congress

Nov 17, 2022

Democrats are slated to lose their majority in the House following midterm elections last week, with current Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy favoured becoming speaker...

Capitol Hill rioters 'more upset about the election than you are': Trump told McCarthy

Feb 13, 2021

Washington [US], February 13 : Former US President Donald Trump reportedly told House of Representatives Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy during a phone call on...

US House committee seeks cooperation from top House Republican

Jan 13, 2022

Washington [US], January 13 (ANI/Xinhua): The U.S. House panel investigating the January 6 Capitol riot on Wednesday asked House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy for...

After spurning Emmer, House Republicans nominate Mike Johnson as their fourth speaker nominee

Oct 25, 2023

Johnson, 51, becomes the fourth Republican speaker nominee following the departure of Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).

US: Kevin McCarthy loses seventh vote for speaker despite offering concessions

Jan 05, 2023

Kevin McCarthy has failed to secure 218 votes and had 20 total GOP lawmakers voting against him.