Tag: McCarthy
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Mary McCarthy: Dr Tony Holohan is a beacon of light for those grieving a partner
[ad_1] ‘The Garden became a really important place’ – Dr. Tony Holohan on his late wife’s love for nature The inspirational journey of Dr Tony Holohan from heartbreak to hope may help others facing the heartache of widowhood. It takes a big heart to recognise a different path may lie ahead while accepting that starting…
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Scalise, a McCarthy Rival, Seeks to Unite Republicans in Taking His Place
[ad_1] When Harriet M. Hageman announced her 2022 primary challenge against Representative Liz Cheney of Wyoming, House Republican leaders quickly endorsed her bid to oust a colleague whose condemnations of former President Donald J. Trump had made her a pariah in her own party. But one member of leadership remained notably silent: Representative Steve Scalise…
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What Congress accomplished with McCarthy as speaker of the House
[ad_1] Most House Republicans, even some of the most conservative, supported Kevin McCarthy and praised his leadership on the House floor in the hours before his ouster. “As the only member who’s serving here who took every chance to vote against Speaker Boehner, and to vote against Speaker Ryan, I can tell you that this…
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Jim Jordan announces plan to run for House speaker after McCarthy ousting
[ad_1] Jim Jordan announces plan to run for House speaker after McCarthy ousting – CBS News Watch CBS News Rep. Jim Jordan announced Wednesday his plan to run for the vacant House speaker position. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest on who could succeed Kevin McCarthy as the leader of the GOP-controlled…
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McCarthy pathetically blames Nancy Pelosi for his failures
[ad_1] Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is asked at a press conference why he’s not fighting for the speakership since he claimed he would “never give up fighting.” His answer is absolutely bonkers. McCarthy: You know what’s interesting? […] In today’s world if you’re sitting in Congress, and you took a gamble to make sure…
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House Is Paralyzed, With No Speaker After McCarthy Ouster
[ad_1] The House of Representatives was in a state of paralysis on Wednesday, ground to a halt by the ouster of Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy and with no clear sense of who might succeed him — or when. After a historic vote to remove Mr. McCarthy on Tuesday, lawmakers quickly departed Washington and scattered to…
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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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Gaetz’s Ouster of McCarthy Draws Attention to His Ethics Issues
[ad_1] Representative Matt Gaetz’s successful push to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy has cemented his status as one of the most reviled members of the House of Representatives — including among many of his fellow Republicans — and drawn attention to a long-running investigation by the House Ethics Committee into Mr. Gaetz’s conduct. Mr. McCarthy has…
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Here’s What Happens Now That Gaetz Has Moved to Oust McCarthy
[ad_1] Representative Matt Gaetz pressed forward on Monday evening to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his post, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown this week between Mr. McCarthy and his conservative critics. Mr. Gaetz, a Republican from Florida, made what is known as a motion to vacate. Any single lawmaker can make such a…
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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…