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Just one vote short of becoming speaker of the House, Republican leader Kevin McCarthy stood up from his chair and asked the defiant Matt Gaetz to change his vote from “present” to “McCarthy.”

McCarthy had been on the cusp of victory in the 14th round of voting late Friday, but he fell one vote short. After nearly adjourning, the House remained in session and elected McCarthy on the 15th ballot.

Lawmakers nearly came to blows as historic streak of voting neared dramatic conclusion

Republican Kevin McCarthy continued to be stymied in his bid to become House speaker by opponents in his own party.

GOP leader Kevin McCarthy again didn't reach the magic number to be elected speaker on Thursday, as holdouts continued seeking rules changes.

A bill to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military has passed the House

Congress’ move to eliminate the Pentagon mandate that all U.S. service members get the COVID-19 vaccine delivers a victory for lawmakers and troops who oppose getting the shot

The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress

The Iowa State Fair draws presidential wannabes like cows draw flies.

Film director and musician Phil O'Brien was knocked back by 'every grant body known to mankind' to make his movie. So, a small town took matters into their own hands.

The US is expected to amplify its military assistance to Ukraine in the coming days as the Senate is anticipated to pass a bill giving Kyiv billions of additional weapons and military assistance. But the sheer extent of US arms donations has sharply reduced its own supplies – and analysts…