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Mike Johnson wins his toughest battle yet – and shows he’s here to stay

ANALYSIS: The House speaker proves that no one can do it like him, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Why these Republicans finally stood up to Trump – and the price they could pay as a result

ANALYSIS: The Freedom Caucus will need to choose whether they care more about fiscal restraint or being a Trump fan club, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Former Republican speaker blasts DNC effort to remove David Hogg: ‘He’s right’

‘The whole thing he’s saying is if you’re old and not working to win a majority, you ought to leave,’ Kevin McCarthy says

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Mad House: new book exposes Capitol Hill’s absurdity and dysfunction

Reporters Annie Karni and Luke Broadwater shine a jaundiced spotlight on the foibles and foolishness of the US political class

The Guardian - US

Trump’s tariff mess raises the danger of a US default

The US could breach the debt ceiling even sooner than predicted without action from Republicans

The Guardian - US

Former Speaker says Trump has ‘broken the Democratic party’

Former GOP House speaker was ousted by a right-wing revolt in 2023

The Independent UK

Memories of a Catholic Girlhood by Mary McCarthy review – incurable sadness if bravely borne

Colm Tóibín introduces this welcome reprint of the US author and critic’s poignant account of orphanhood, first published in 1957

The Guardian - UK

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Man pleads guilty to murder in shooting at suburban Chicago July 4 parade

The man accused of opening fire at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago has pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder moments ahead of opening arguments for his trial

The Independent UK

Montana Man Faces Sentencing For Threatening Former House Speaker

Richard Rogers faces sentencing for threatening Kevin McCarthy over a Chinese spy balloon incident. Threats against public officials are on the rise.

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Man who was mad about Chinese spy balloon faces sentencing for threatening ex-Speaker McCarthy

A Montana man faces years in federal prison at his sentencing on Wednesday for threatening to assault former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

The Independent UK

Former House Speaker Kevin Mccarthy Launches Watchtower Strategy Firm

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy establishes Watchtower Strategy, offering strategic advisory services and issue advocacy campaigns. McCarthy also serve...

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From staffer to member: Vince Fong’s road to Congress - Roll Call

For years he worked for Kevin McCarthy in his Central Valley district. Now he holds the same seat in the House.

Roll Call

Cowboys Begin Coach Search After Parting Ways With Mccarthy

The Dallas Cowboys have parted ways with head coach Mike McCarthy, signaling a new era for the team. Jerry Jones leads the search for a new head coach.

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Virginia special elections suggest no major political shift since November - Roll Call

Democrats held onto majorities in the commonwealth’s legislature Tuesday, but experts cautioned against reading too much into the results.

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Kevin Mccarthy Reunites With President Trump At Mar-A-Lago

Kevin McCarthy's post-speakership meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago hints at future plans and reflects political dynamics.

Salon

Gaetz's absence draws House applause

The Florida Republican's resignation letter sparked celebration in the lower chamber

Salon

Johnson narrowly wins speakership

The incumbent House speaker fought back a far-right-led attempt to replace him on Friday

Al Jazeera

Republicans re-elect Mike Johnson as US House speaker in nail-biting vote

The US has opened the 119th Congress with a vote for the speakership in its lower chamber, the House of Representatives.

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Trump-backed Mike Johnson remains House speaker after Republican holdouts flip votes at last minute

Johnson held onto the speaker’s gavel after Ralph Norman and Keith Self swapped their votes

Salon

Johnson flips votes after falling short

Republicans hold a paper-thin majority of the House, so losing just three GOP members was enough to block Johnson

The Texas Tribune

After first opposing Mike Johnson, Texas Congressman Keith Self changes vote to allow him to retain speakership

Rep. Keith Self was initially one of three who voted against House Speaker Mike Johnson’s reelection to lead the lower chamber.

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House Republicans Seek To Change Rules For Speaker Ousting

House Republicans propose rule changes to make it harder to remove a speaker of the House after a recent successful removal of Kevin McCarthy.

The Independent UK

Mike Johnson faces a critical House vote for speaker. Here’s how the election process works

Johnson may still struggle to get the gavel back, as even Trump’s endorsement may not convince all Republicans to support him

The Guardian - US

Mike Johnson re-elected as House speaker after brief Republican revolt – as it happened

Incumbent speaker swayed two members who initially voted against him, giving him 218 votes to win over Democrat Jeffries’ 215 votes

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Speaker Mike Johnson Refuses To Make Deals For Votes

Speaker Mike Johnson's principled leadership approach and refusal to engage in backroom deals set the stage for potential transformation within the Republi...

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