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.).

"Honour of a lifetime": Republican Mike Johnson elected 56th House Speaker

Oct 25, 2023

US House Republican Conference Vice Chair Mike Johnson was elected as the 56th Speaker of the House.

Biden and McCarthy have 'productive' debt ceiling meeting, but no agreement yet

May 23, 2023

S President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy held a meeting over the country's debt ceiling but no deal has yet been...

Republican Kevin McCarthy elected US House Speaker after 15 rounds of voting

Jan 07, 2023

McCarthy, who now becomes second in line for the presidency, clinched victory following the longest speakership election in 160 years as the establishment Republicans...

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...

US House removes McCarthy as Speaker

Oct 03, 2023

The US House of Representatives voted to oust Republican Kevin McCarthy as Speaker, a never-before-seen historic vote that leaves the lower chamber of Congress...