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Republicans Search for Unity on House Speaker Candidate Ahead of Vote
A majority of G.O.P. lawmakers had yet to declare a preference between the two announced candidates, and former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was leaving the door open to a return to the post.
[ nytimes.com ] United States Politics and Government,Trump’s Fraud Trial Begins
Also, a threat to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
[ nytimes.com ]McCarthy’s Stopgap Bill Fails in House, Pushing Government Toward Shutdown
More than 20 hard-right Republicans defied Speaker Kevin McCarthy and defeated their own party’s bill, making a lapse in funding at midnight on Saturday all but certain.
[ nytimes.com ] United States Politics and Government,With House Nearing Shutdown, Gaetz Leads Resistance Against McCarthy
The Florida Republican, who has styled himself as Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s chief tormentor, is leading the opposition to a measure to keep the government open.
[ nytimes.com ] Shutdowns (Institutional),Right-Wing Republicans Defy McCarthy, Blocking Defense Bill
It was the second time in a week that hard-right Republicans had defied Speaker Kevin McCarthy on a spending measure, signaling that the G.O.P. was still far from agreement on a bill to fund the government.
[ nytimes.com ] McCarthy, Kevin (1965- ),Republicans Inch Closer to Spending Deal, Spoiling for a Shutdown Showdown
Speaker Kevin McCarthy, grasping for G.O.P. votes to bring spending bills up for debate, proposed a new measure with deeper cuts to appease the hard right, paving the way for a clash with the Senate.
[ nytimes.com ] United States Politics and Government,Right-Wing House Republicans Derail Pentagon G.O.P. Bill, Rebuking McCarthy
The floor defeat underscored the G.O.P. resistance Speaker Kevin McCarthy was facing as he struggled to round up votes to avoid a government shutdown.
[ nytimes.com ] United States Politics and Government,New White House Counsel’s To-Do List: Impeachment on Day 2
A veteran of the Obama White House, Ed Siskel had one day to settle in before Speaker Kevin McCarthy opened an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
[ nytimes.com ] United States Politics and Government,McCarthy, Under Threat From Right, Orders Biden Impeachment Inquiry
The move against President Biden, which Speaker Kevin McCarthy had been signaling for weeks, comes as some far-right House Republicans are irate over spending and threatening to depose him.
[ nytimes.com ] McCarthy, Kevin (1965- ),Santos Aide Who Impersonated McCarthy Staff Member Faces Federal Charges
The aide, Samuel Miele, impersonated Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s chief of staff in fund-raising appeals and was charged with wire fraud and identity theft.
[ nytimes.com ] Campaign Finance,Schumer and McCarthy Agree Stopgap Spending Bill Necessary to Avoid Shutdown
The Senate majority leader said his meeting with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to agree to support a resolution that would extend funding for a few months was “a good sign.”
[ nytimes.com ] United States Politics and Government,Trump Indictment Presents New Obstacle in Spending Fight as Shutdown Looms
The far right is taking aim at the F.B.I. and the Justice Department in a push to cut funding for the agencies, another complication for Speaker Kevin McCarthy as he seeks to avoid a government shutdown.
[ nytimes.com ] Federal Criminal Case Against Trump (2020 Election Case),It’s Getting Really Awkward for Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Swing voters aren’t all that keen on posturing, do-nothing Congresses.
[ nytimes.com ] Conservatism (US Politics),Vulnerable Republicans Take a Political Risk With Abortion Vote
In uniting his party behind an annual defense bill loaded with social policy restrictions, Speaker Kevin McCarthy has raised questions over whether his short-term victory could put his majority in peril.
[ nytimes.com ] United States Politics and Government,G.O.P. Rebels Are Breaking the Rule on Rules, Upending How the House Works
Those challenging Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the far right are violating a longstanding House tradition, fundamentally changing the nature of the chamber in ways that point to major dysfunction ahead.
[ nytimes.com ] United States Politics and Government,Biden and McCarthy’s Debt Ceiling Deal Faces GOP Revolt in Congress
Growing Republican opposition threatened the compromise and Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s political standing as a key committee was poised to move it forward ahead of action on the House floor.
[ nytimes.com ] Federal Budget (US),Who Are Biden’s Negotiators on a Debt Ceiling Deal With Republicans?
President Biden selected Shalanda Young and Steve Ricchetti to talk directly with aides to Speaker Kevin McCarthy in an attempt to avoid default.
[ nytimes.com ] United States Politics and Government,Debt Ceiling: Yellen Reiterates That U.S. Could Run Out of Cash by June 1
The latest warning to Congress came before another meeting on Tuesday between President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy to resolve the debt ceiling crisis.
[ nytimes.com ] Yellen, Janet L,Representative Garret Graves Sees Hope in Debt Limit Talks
The Louisiana congressman, who acts as a consigliere to Speaker Kevin McCarthy, says four areas of potential compromise have emerged.
[ nytimes.com ] United States Politics and Government,Kevin McCarthy Is Not Calling on George Santos to Resign
Speaker Kevin McCarthy has signaled that the New York congressman will be allowed to continue to serve even after being indicted on several federal charges.
[ nytimes.com ] McCarthy, Kevin (1965- ),