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Kevin McCarthy set to fall short on first vote for speaker in historic defeat

WASHINGTON — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy fell short of the necessary number of Republican votes to succeed Nancy Pelosi as speaker in an initial roll call Tuesday, and appeared set to become the first majority party leader in a century to fail to secure the speakership on the first…

Los Angeles Times

New Congress to convene, but will McCarthy be House speaker?

The new Congress opens with House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy grasping for his political survival

The Independent UK

Matthew Yglesias: Nancy Pelosi’s lesson for her Republican successor

Rep. Kevin McCarthy is campaigning very hard to become the next speaker of the House, making all sorts of promises as he tries to round up the votes he needs. Yet it remains the case that anyone would struggle to do the job as currently constructed.

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The US House may not have a speaker when it convenes. Here’s why

Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy may fall short of securing majority amid opposition from far-right party members.

Al Jazeera

Just over 1 in 4 members of Congress in 2023 will be women – at this rate, it will take 118 years until there is gender parity

When the 118th Congress convenes on Jan. 3, 2023, the number of women among its 535 members will inch up by just two – increasing from 147 in 2022 to 149 in 2023.

The Conversation

EXPLAINER: How the House of Representatives elects a speaker

The House will convene Tuesday to elect a speaker for the new Congress

The Independent UK

The AP Interview: Longtime congresswoman defends heartland

Ohio Democrat Marcy Kaptur is set to become the longest-serving woman in congressional history when the U.S. House convenes Tuesday

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Taiwanese president calls on China to resume bilateral talks

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen urged Beijing to resume talks with Taipei to help maintain stability in the region in the face of renewed threats by Beijing to use force against Taiwan.

Tribune News Service

These were the top political stories of 2022

There was a lot that happened in politics this year, from the consequential midterm elections to the Supreme Court's historic abortion ruling and record migration at the southern border.

WEKU

Golden Gate Bridge, in 'fair' shape, gets $400 million to brace against earthquakes

The Golden Gate Bridge is set to receive $400 million from the multibillion-dollar infrastructure bill signed last year by President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday.

Los Angeles Times

Speaker race headed toward dramatic floor election

WASHINGTON — Whether or not Kevin McCarthy becomes speaker under the incoming House Republican majority, the Jan. 3 floor election to determine who will take the gavel from Nancy Pelosi is poised to be the most dramatic in a century.

Tribune News Service

Speaker race headed toward dramatic floor election - Roll Call

The Jan. 3 House election to determine who will take the gavel from Nancy Pelosi is poised to be the most dramatic in a century.

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Paul Pelosi attacker pleads not guilty

A San Francisco judge has set a trial date of Feb. 23

Salon

Suspect in Paul Pelosi hammer attack, David DePape, enters not guilty plea

The man who allegedly broke into US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home and beat her husband pleads not guilty to six charges, including attempted murder, prosecutors say.

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The Independent UK

Paul Pelosi attack suspect pleads not guilty to state charges

David DePape only said the word ‘yes’ at a hearing when asked if he waived his right to a speedy trial

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Former Philly politico Jamie Fleet told Jan. 6 committee that preparations for election challenges started in summer 2020

Testimony from a former Philadelphia politico and top adviser to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi described how Democrats were worried about former President Donald Trump’s effort to challenge the results of the 2020 election months before Americans cast their ballots.

Al Jazeera

Suspect in US attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband pleads not guilty

David DePape reportedly told police he planned to break the US House Speaker’s kneecaps but found her husband instead.

Tribune News Service

Man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi appears in court after being ordered to stand trial

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s house two months ago and attacking her husband with a hammer appeared in court Wednesday to be arraigned on a slew of local charges in what prosecutors say was a brazen, wide-ranging suicide mission that targeted…

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The Independent UK

Paul Pelosi attack: Suspect enters not-guilty plea

The man who allegedly broke into U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home and beat her 82-year-old husband in October has pleaded not guilty to six charges, including attempted murder

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Taiwan to extend compulsory military service to one year, citing China threat

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Taiwan increases its compulsory military service as it faces pressure from China

China has stepped up its military harassment of Taiwan, sending fighter planes and navy vessels toward the island on a near-daily basis in recent years.

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Taiwan Extends Compulsory Military Service to 1 Year

Taiwan will extend its compulsory military service from four months to a year starting in 2024, President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday, as the self-ruled island faces China's military, diplomatic and trade pressure. Taiwan, which split from the mainland in 1949 during a civil war, is claimed by China. The decades-old…

The Independent UK

Taiwan extends compulsory military service to 1 year

Taiwan will extend its compulsory military service from four months to a year starting in 2024

Bangkok Post

China holds biggest military drill near Taiwan since Pelosi trip

China sent 71 warplanes near Taiwan as a part of its biggest display of military might since US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the democratically run island, with Taipei accusing Beijing of “military intimidation”.

The Independent UK

GOP stumbles with independents contributed to midterm woes

A sweeping national survey of the electorate, AP VoteCast, shows that Republican House candidates nationwide won the support of 38% of independent voters during last month's midterm elections

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