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The Latest Breaking News on The death of a "small government' GOP

This was supposed to be Kevin McCarthy's moment. Instead, GOP chaos reigns

This was supposed to be Kevin McCarthy's moment, one he had contorted himself into political knots to get to.

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The 118th Congress is off to a historic start. Here's a look at the first day

In the Senate, Mitch McConnell became the longest serving Senate leader in history. Meanwhile, the House failed to elect a speaker in a single ballot, the first time in a century.

WEKU

McCarthy to try again for House speaker, with Trump backing

House Republicans will open the second day of the new Congress much like the first: leader Kevin McCarthy trying to become House speaker

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EXPLAINER: What to expect on Day 2 of House speaker election

The House will convene Wednesday as Republicans try again to elect a speaker for the new Congress

The Independent UK

WA Sen. Patty Murray, for now, is 2nd in line for presidency

Washington Sen. Patty Murray was sworn in as Senate president pro tempore Tuesday, the first woman in the country's history to hold that role.

Tribune News Service

Democrats break out the popcorn for Republicans’ speaker fight

They made history Tuesday, down in the House chamber.

Tribune News Service

History of speaker elections in the US House: How does it work? How do candidates win?

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.

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Kevin McCarthy's historic humiliation

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

Salon

Trump tiptoes away from Kevin McCarthy amid House speaker flop: ‘We’ll see what happens’

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

The Independent UK

Kevin McCarthy falls short on first 3 votes for speaker in historic defeat

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.

Los Angeles Times

House votes to adjourn until Wednesday as Kevin McCarthy’s speaker bid flounders

House Republican leader still hoping to cling on to leadership role

The Independent UK

Why Are Some Republicans Revolting Against Kevin McCarthy's Bid To Be Speaker of the House?

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

Reason

AOC reveals why she was chatting with GOP opponent who fantasised about killing her in anime video

The progressive Democrat and Representative Paul Gosar were seen talking on the House floor amid the chaotic speaker’s vote

The Independent UK

House adjourns after anti-McCarthy mutiny paralyzes House speaker vote

The House can't start regular business until a speaker is elected.

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Los Angeles Times

Kevin McCarthy falls short on first two votes for House speaker in historic defeat

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

Axios

19 Republicans vote against McCarthy on second House speaker ballot

All 19 voted for Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio.

France 24

Republican McCarthy loses vote for US House speaker again

Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failed in two rounds of voting to become House speaker Tuesday, a historic defeat with no clear way out as House Republicans dug in for a long, messy start for the new Congress.

The Independent UK

Democrats gloat after House GOP majority fails to elect speaker for first time in 100 years

Mr McCarthy could not garner enough GOP votes to claim the speaker’s gavel after two consecutive voice votes

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Democrats break out the popcorn for Republicans’ speaker fight - Roll Call

Kevin McCarthy made history Tuesday, much to his chagrin — and Democrats made the most of the scene in the House chamber.

The Conversation

Speaker of the House faces political peril from member deaths and resignations – especially with a narrow majority

The arm-twisting, dealmaking and vote hunting around Kevin McCarthy’s quest to be named House speaker have put on full display the fact that razor-thin majorities in both the House and the Senate are becoming a fact of life at the federal level.

Al Jazeera

US House fails to elect new speaker in first rounds of voting

Kevin McCarthy falls short of majority in Republican-controlled chamber as he faces opposition from far-right members.

The Independent UK

Kevin McCarthy loses second round of voting for House speaker amid GOP defections

Nineteen Republicans vote against his nomination to lead the House

Los Angeles Times

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…

Salon

Boebert curses at McCarthy meeting

McCarthy drew pushback from the GOP ahead of vote to decide the next House speaker

The Independent UK

VIDEO FOR YOU: McCarthy faces headwinds to be House Speaker

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