The Latest Breaking News from Kevin McCarthy

If GOP lawmakers want to talk tough on criminal justice, they should start by denouncing former President Donald Trump’s attacks on the feds, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.

When Rep. Kevin McCarthy emerged from the messy 15-ballot election in January to become House speaker, he said he was emboldened by the fight

WASHINGTON — A moderate House Democrat from a key swing district is floating ideas for a short-term debt limit compromise and separate deficit reduction plan that includes policy proposals designed to appease both parties.

The former Treasury secretary said the U.S. should soften its rhetoric on Taiwan amid mounting tensions with China.

The potential participation of NZ in Pillar II of the Aukus agreement is a vital and necessary contribution to our security and to regional stability, argues Nicholas Khoo

A moderate House Democrat is floating ideas for a short-term debt limit compromise designed to appease both parties. 

Defence ministry says it cannot rule out ‘cognitive warfare tactics’ after disinformation during Chinese drills

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday thanked fighter pilots who scrambled against China's air force during its drills around the island and pledged to keep strengthening the armed forces, as Beijing's military activities around the island ebbed. China began the exercises, including simulated precision strikes with bombers and missile forces,…

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is preparing to unveil next week a plan that would suspend the nation’s debt ceiling for a year in return for spending concessions, according to people familiar with the talks.

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Lawmakers from high-tax states say Speaker Kevin McCarthy doesn’t have the votes to extend the $10,000 limit on state, local tax deductions.