House Speaker Archives

McCarthy: Democrats could influence House speaker choice if Republicans ‘play games’

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Rep. Kevin McCarthy said Democrats could influence the next House speaker choice if Republicans fail to unite. McCarthy warned, “If we...

U.S. News4 years ago

McCarthy’s House Speaker bid thwarted by GOP rebellion

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is working to get votes among House Republicans to lead the lower chamber. Since Republicans will...

U.S. News4 years ago

Can a GOP-controlled House install Trump as Speaker? [Video]

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin says Republican members of the House could attempt to install Trump as the Speaker. Far-right GOP members have...

U.S. News6 years ago

Pelosi wins another term as House Speaker

Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) won another term as Speaker of the House of Representatives as the 117th Congress kicked off on Sunday. Pelosi’s win was expected among...