House of Representatives

U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) lost a third bid for Speaker of the House less than 24 hours after putting his ambitions on hold.  What Happened: Jordan, an ally of former President Donald Trump, had at least 25 GOP members rejecting his third attempt to be speaker. That...

Amidst the political whirlwind in Washington, D.C.,  Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio is fervently working to cement his position as the next Speaker of the House. What Happened: As the Republican party grapples with internal divisions, Jordan's quest has been met with a mix of...

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) has exited the race to become Speaker, a day after securing the Republican nomination. This abrupt decision has left the Speaker’s race wide open. What Happened: According to The Hill, Scalise had won the internal GOP election during a confidential...

Amidst the political turbulence in the House GOP, concerns are mounting over the potential impact on the Senate's legislative agenda. What Happened: The leadership vacuum in the House is causing unease about potential legislative roadblocks, especially with critical issues awaiting resolution....

For the first time in American history, the Speaker of the House was voted out of the leadership position. In a historic move, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was voted out as the Speaker of the House of the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday. Several members of the House of Representatives have...

In a historic move, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was voted out as the Speaker of the House of the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday with a vote of 216-210. Here’s a look at what happened and the betting odds on who the next Speaker of the House could be. What Happened: On...

In a recent string of allegations, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has accused Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) of colluding with Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.). Gaetz, on his part, has categorically denied these claims. What Happened: As reported by The Hill on Wednesday, McCarthy has claimed that...

The latest court rulings on redistricting could potentially swing the balance of power in the House of Representatives towards the Democrats in the forthcoming 2024 elections, Politico reports. What Happened: The power of Black voters in Alabama and Florida was seen to be suppressed...

Stock broker and economist Peter Schiff made a compelling argument for raising both the voting age and the minimum age required to hold federal office, emphasizing the need for elected officials to have more private sector experience. What Happened: Schiff took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to...

One of the most prominent figures related to former President Donald Trump is exploring a run for a political position in the 2024 election. Unlike Trump, who is seeking a return to the role of president, Michael Cohen’s new focus could center on Congress. What Happened: Serving as Trump...

Former President Donald Trump was indicted for a third time, with charges related to the 2020 presidential election that he lost. Trump’s attorney John Lauro recently shared his views with several media outlets about the charges Trump faces. A member of Congress and former...

Devon Archer, former business partner of Hunter Biden, testified before the House Oversight Committee on Monday, stating that Hunter Biden was selling the “illusion” of access to his father, President Joe Biden. However, Archer clarified that Hunter was selling the illusion of access...

On Monday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) announced, on X — formerly Twitter, that a key witness in the ongoing investigation into the Biden family’s alleged corruption has agreed to cooperate with the GOP-led House Oversight Committee. What Happened: The House Speaker said on...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is facing a sweeping censure push over her controversial remarks and conspiracy theories. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) on Tuesday, USA Today reports. What Happened: Balint, a freshman lawmaker, accused Greene of racism, homophobia,...

Twenty-two Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives have jointly written a letter urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to put an end to its ongoing legal dispute with Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) concerning the potential takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ...