The Latest Breaking News from Kevin McCarthy

They made history Tuesday, down in the House chamber.

WASHINGTON — As soon-to-be members of the House of Representatives of the 118th Congress continue to cast their votes for a new speaker, Kevin McCarthy made history as the first leader of the majority party in 100 years to fall short in his speakership bid on the first ballot.

Republican congressman struggling in bid to become next Speaker of the House

Three ballots and no speaker: House GOP remains hopelessly fractured — and there's no clear resolution in sight

McConnell has become the longest serving Senate leader in the chamber’s history as the 118th US Congress convenes.

‘We’ll see what happens. We’ll see how it all works out,’ former president says

WASHINGTON — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy fell short of the necessary number of votes to succeed California Democrat Nancy Pelosi as speaker in the first three rounds of balloting Tuesday.

House Republican leader still hoping to cling on to leadership role

WASHINGTON — As Republicans took control of the House on Tuesday, they wasted no time in erasing one symbol of the previous era. They removed the metal detectors that stood outside the House chamber for the last two years.

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The insurgent Republicans want to balance the budget, impose new barriers to immigration, and increase transparency for future earmark spending.