Kevin McCarthy announces he will retire at the end of December
"I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways," McCarthy wrote in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
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"I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways," McCarthy wrote in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
Republicans will try to elect a top Donald Trump ally, Rep. Jim Jordan, as the new House speaker.
The former House speaker said he will run for reelection in 2024.
Reps. Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise have announced their bids for House speaker.
The stunning removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker has left the House adrift.
"The office of speaker of the House of the United States House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding over the chamber.
Five Western Pennsylvania U.S. House of Representatives voted in the dramatic roll call on Tuesday.
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
"I think we need to rip off the Band-Aid," Rep. Matt Gaetz said of his plan to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his leadership role.
"This logical next step will give our committees the full power to gather all the facts and answers for the American public," the speaker said.
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Rep. Thomas Massie broke with two other conservatives on the House Rules Committee to advance the legislation to the House floor.
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
The budget is not expected to go far as Republicans have control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
"I respectfully urge Congress to act promptly to protect the full faith and credit of the United States," Yellen wrote to congressional leaders.
After multiple votes taken, the stalemate surrounding the Speaker of the House in Congress rolls into a third day as GOP leader Kevin McCarthy remains unable to secure the gavel.
CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the upcoming primetime public hearings held to investigate the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol. Plus, newly revealed audio from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) at a Republican conference meeting just days after the Capitol attack.
Houston Texans fans arrived in Pittsburgh ahead of Monday night's playoff game, bringing confidence and partaking in playful banter with Steelers fans.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Joonas Korpisalo made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season and the eighth of his career, Viktor Arvidsson scored and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0 on Sunday.
With kickoff approaching, excitement is building across Pittsburgh.
The Pittsburgh Steelers surprised a local community leader on Sunday with two tickets to Super Bowl LX.
Houston Texans fans arrived in Pittsburgh ahead of Monday night's playoff game, bringing confidence and partaking in playful banter with Steelers fans.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Joonas Korpisalo made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season and the eighth of his career, Viktor Arvidsson scored and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0 on Sunday.
With kickoff approaching, excitement is building across Pittsburgh.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
During an emergency meeting on Saturday night, Masontown borough council voted 6-0 to reinstate its police department.
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
Mayor O'Connor's letter to the city council laid out his plan to improve snow preparedness in the city.
West Virginia's attorney general is preparing to argue for the state's law banning transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
That's a wrap for Pittsburgh Today Live this week, so let's take a look back at the best moments from the week!
It's nine days into 2026, and that means there is still plenty of time to reach your fitness goals, so Lisa Stugart, fitness and nutrition expert, joins Heather and David for some at-home workout tips!
Team PTL's Heather Abraham took a trip over to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center to get the inside scoop on this year's Pittsburgh RV Show!
Squirrel Hill is home to plenty of restaurants, unique shopping spots, and, of course, coffee. A new but nostalgic coffee shop, Pre Amp Coffee, opened in November, and Boaz Frankel is checking out all they have to offer!
A puppy was found inside a suitcase earlier this month at Pittsburgh International Airport, but thanks to the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, Bolt's story has taken a turn for the better! They join Heather and David to talk about him and the rest of their rescue efforts!
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Houston Texans fans arrived in Pittsburgh ahead of Monday night's playoff game, bringing confidence and partaking in playful banter with Steelers fans.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Joonas Korpisalo made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season and the eighth of his career, Viktor Arvidsson scored and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0 on Sunday.
With kickoff approaching, excitement is building across Pittsburgh.
Matt Coronato scored in the third period to lift the Calgary Flames over the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Saturday.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The smash hit Pittsburgh-set medical drama "The Pitt" has been renewed for a third season.
Bruno Mars' The Romantic Tour will make a stop at Acrisure Stadium in August.
"Mayor of Kingstown" is coming back to Pittsburgh to film a fifth and final season.
Houston Texans fans arrived in Pittsburgh ahead of Monday night's Wild Card playoff game, bringing confidence, playful banter and a little culture clash with Steelers fans at the airport. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
When dogs are in need of prosthetics or wheelchairs, Joey's Paw provides the help they need. Megan Shinn spoke with the founder, Tanya Diable in this week's KD Sunday Spotlight.
The 2026 DICK's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon isn't until May, but on Saturday, thousands began their journey as part of a training run.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
