Tag: Kevin
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‘SNL’ alum Kevin Brennan mocks Matthew Perry’s death
[ad_1] Matthew Perry fans are enraged over a former “SNL” writer’s tweets mocking the late “Friends” star’s death. Kevin Brennan linked to a news story about Perry’s death and tweeted, “DROWNED IN A HOT TUB. HAHAHAHA.” He doubled down on his so-called joke in a follow-up tweet denying that he poked fun at Perry’s tragic…
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Liz Cheney says House GOP chaos is “direct result” of Kevin McCarthy-Donald Trump alliance
[ad_1] Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney said the spell of disorder gripping the House of Representatives as her party fails to elect a new speaker, essentially stalling business in Congress, “is a direct result” of Kevin McCarthy’s alliance with former President Donald Trump. “I think what you’re seeing right now and among the Republicans in…
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Kevin Gallagher’s Key Takeaways From the Belt & Road Forum – The China Global South Project
[ad_1] Boston University Global Development Policy Center Director Kevin Gallagher was one of only a handful of U.S. stakeholders invited to participate in the Belt and Road Forum that just wrapped up in Beijing. Kevin joined CGSP Editor-in-Chief Eric Olander for a quick 5-minute debrief to discuss what the news didn’t cover and why he…
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Who could be the next speaker of the House? Republicans look for options after Kevin McCarthy’s ouster
[ad_1] Washington — The historic removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy from his position as House speaker sets up another election to fill the now-vacant seat atop the GOP-controlled lower chamber. Patrick McHenry, who now temporarily wields the gavel as speaker pro tempore, announced during a meeting with fellow GOP lawmakers on Tuesday that the House…
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White House releases statement about motion to vacate without mentioning Kevin McCarthy
[ad_1] The White House has weighed in on the first-ever ouster of a sitting House speaker just hours after Republicans voted to defenestrate California Representative Kevin McCarthy from his post as the leader of the House of Representatives. In a statement, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said President Joe Biden is “always eager to…
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Matt Gaetz files motion to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
[ad_1] Matt Gaetz files motion to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker – CBS News Watch CBS News Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz made good on his threats and filed a resolution Monday night to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The move came after McCarthy relied on Democrats to pass a stopgap funding bill. CBS News…
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What Lawmakers Are Saying as Matt Gaetz Seeks to Oust Kevin McCarthy
[ad_1] Uncertainty clouds the future of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy after Florida Representative Matt Gaetz moved to oust the Republican leader, but representatives on both sides of the aisle have further questions before voting on the speakership. Gaetz, a far-right conservative who for weeks has threatened the push against McCarthy, on Monday filed a motion…
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Matt Gaetz calls for vote to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
[ad_1] The timeline for next steps on Mr Gaetz’s resolution is variable and it is not yet clear if Democrats would come to Mr McCarthy’s aid. Mr Gaetz said on Sunday he believed he had enough Republican support to oust Mr McCarthy, 58. “The only way Kevin McCarthy is speaker of the House at the…
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Matt Gaetz Seeks Ouster Of Kevin McCarthy As Speaker – Deadline
[ad_1] Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) followed through on threats and filed a motion on Monday to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his leadership position. Gaetz’s action will now trigger a vote on a motion to vacate, although McCarthy’s allies are likely to try to sideline the motion by tabling it. The prospect of such…
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says his “priority” is border security as clock ticks toward longer-term government funding bill
[ad_1] Washington — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said lawmakers wanting more funding for Ukraine will have to give in on border security funding. “The priority for me is America and our borders,” the California Republican told “Face the Nation” on Sunday. “Now, I support being able to make sure Ukraine has the weapons that they…