Matt Gaetz moves to oust McCarthy as House speaker
Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a motion to vacate the chair Monday, two days after Speaker Kevin McCarthy relied on Democrats to pass a short-term spending bill and avert a shutdown.
Capitol Police investigating Jamaal Bowman's pulling of fire alarm
In a brief statement that did not name the congressman, the Capitol Police said it "continues to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the fire alarm."
Gaetz teases effort to oust McCarthy
"It is becoming increasingly clear who the speaker of the House already works for and it's not the Republican conference," far-right GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz said Monday.
McCarthy says his "priority" is border security
Congress passed a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown that lacked new funding for Ukraine.
McCarthy says "I'll survive" after Gaetz moves to oust him
"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.
What was the longest government shutdown in U.S. history?
Most government shutdowns have ended quickly, but a few dragged on for weeks.
McCarthy vows to move forward with House stopgap bill despite GOP holdouts
"Does that mean you just don't want to govern?" House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said of GOP holdouts who are against passing a short-term measure to keep the government open.
The second Republican debate's biggest highlights: Revisit 6 key moments
Seven Republican candidates met for the second primary debate in California on Wednesday, taking aim at President Biden and each other.
Senate establishes official dress code days after ditching it
The initial decision to relax the dress code prompted swift backlash, especially toward Sen. John Fetterman, who typically wears a hoodie and gym shorts.
Judge denies Trump's request for her recusal in Jan. 6 case
Judge Tanya Chutkan denied former President Donald Trump's request to recuse herself.
McCarthy says he doesn't "see the support" in House for Senate funding measure
If Congress can't pass a government funding bill by 11:59 p.m. Saturday, then the government will shut down.
House advances GOP-backed spending bills, but threat of shutdown remains
The House advanced four spending bills that have no chance of passing in the Senate, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks to appease conservatives.
How could a possible government shutdown affect you?
Congress has until Saturday night to pass a dozen appropriations bills funding the federal government for another year.
House GOP prepares four spending bills as shutdown uncertainty grows
House Republicans' efforts to pass four spending bills would not avert a government shutdown.
Does Congress get paid during a government shutdown?
The shutdown raises questions about what it would mean for lawmakers themselves — and their paychecks.