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.
Summer began just after 4 a.m. in Pittsburgh, and the first official day will be cloudy with some late rain showers.
Jake McCarthy hit a leadoff inside-the-park home run off Paul Skenes and the Colorado Rockies survived another tense ninth inning to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Saturday night.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
A suspect with felony warrants is wanted after Pittsburgh police say he fled from officers, crashed into a business, and escaped on foot.
A man has died following a stabbing in Jefferson Hills, Allegheny County, authorities said on Saturday.
A mama bear and her four cubs were caught on camera in Slippery Rock Township.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
A series of fights on Friday night involving 40-50 kids took a large police presence to clear.
Dr. Hall was a counselor at Pittsburgh Public Schools, a school board member in North Hills, and an athletic director.
Doctors at Allegheny Health Network's West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh delivered four sets of triplets recently.
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
On both sides of the aisle, there's agreement that data center development is happening fast, and the companies behind them need regulation.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
The state House passed a bill that would make what's known as "gas station heroin" illegal in Pennsylvania.
Changes will be coming to "skill games" in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are essentially slot machines.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
Team PTL's Daisy Jade and Washington County Tourism are showing us how we can see above the Earth at the Mingo Creek Park Observatory!
Today we're joined by Carleen King and in honor of Juneteenth, she's showing us a recipe that has helped bring people together for generations.
Bobby Laurie is back on the show and now he's sharing the top five travel mistakes to avoid with Mikey and David!
We're less than a month away from the Fourth of July, so travel expert Bobby Laurie is back on the show to give us his best tips for the holiday travel season!
One local man's journey across America is three days in, and Jeff Koontz is attempting to pedal from Oceanside, California to Atlantic City, New Jersey all in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund!
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Jake McCarthy hit a leadoff inside-the-park home run off Paul Skenes and the Colorado Rockies survived another tense ninth inning to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Saturday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pinch-hitter Braxton Fulford hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning, leading the Rockies to a 4-3 win over the Pirates.
Franklin Regional High School's Luke Williams is preparing for the upcoming Major League Baseball Draft Combine.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has extended the contract of music director Manfred Honeck through the 2032-2033 season.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
Frontline Dignity says it is trying to be a helper one Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid at a time. Mamie Bah shared their story on a new Intersections.
This month's edition of Intersections with Mamie Bah.
Pittsburgh's Juneteenth organizers are implementing a chaperone policy for minors after Pittsburgh police shut down Market Square overnight due to fights involving juveniles breaking out. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
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.
