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News and updates about Kevin McCarthy

At end of year:

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announces retirement

After being removed as Speaker in October, California Republican announces retirement a year before his term ends.

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announces retirement

Historic first:

US House of Representatives vote to oust Speaker McCarthy

Motion to remove McCarthy approved by a majority of 216 to 210, including 8 Republicans who voted in favor. McCarthy: I will not run again.

US House of Representatives vote to oust Speaker McCarthy

Rep. Matt Gaetz moves to oust House Speaker McCarthy

Rep. Matt Gaetz offers a motion to vacate the chair on the House floor in bid to oust McCarthy.

Rep. Matt Gaetz moves to oust House Speaker McCarthy

Congress passes emergency bill to avoid shutdown

In the shadow of a looming midnight deadline, the House of Representatives has passed a stopgap budget until November 17th.

Congress passes emergency bill to avoid shutdown

House Republicans fail to pass short-term funding bill

Government shutdown looms after House Republicans fail to pass short-term funding bill.

House Republicans fail to pass short-term funding bill

Biden:

'They want to impeach me to shut down the government'

US President makes first public comments on McCarthy’s potential impeachment inquiry against him.

'They want to impeach me to shut down the government'

McCarthy announces impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden

House Speaker pushes forward with impeachment inquiry on President Biden's involvement in son Hunter's foreign business dealings.

McCarthy announces impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden

McCarthy on Trump charges:

'Why wasn't Biden prosecuted for holding classified document?'

House Speaker points to Biden when asked about additional charges against Trump in the case alleging mishandling of classified documents.

'Why wasn't Biden prosecuted for holding classified document?'

McCarthy to Democrats:

'Do something about the antisemitic remarks'

House Speaker responds to Rep. Pramila Jayapal's comments on Israel: She's not the first Democrat to make antisemitic comments.

'Do something about the antisemitic remarks'

McCarthy, Pence send Netanyahu well wishes

House Speaker and Former Vice President wish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a speedy recovery following his hospitalization.

McCarthy, Pence send Netanyahu well wishes

President Herzog to address joint session of Congress

Israeli President to address Congress next month.

President Herzog to address joint session of Congress

House Speaker McCarthy:

'Trump indictment will disrupt the nation'

House Speaker says other public officials also possessed documents they should not, but are not facing charges like Trump is.

'Trump indictment will disrupt the nation'

Senate approves debt ceiling legislation

The legislation now goes to President Joe Biden, who is expected to sign it and avert a debt default.

Senate approves debt ceiling legislation

House approves debt ceiling legislation

House lawmakers vote 314 to 117 in favor of agreement reached between Biden and McCarthy. The bill will now head to the Senate.

House approves debt ceiling legislation

Biden:

'I urge both chambers to pass debt ceiling agreement'

US President confirms debt ceiling deal, says it will avoid a "catastrophic default".

'I urge both chambers to pass debt ceiling agreement'

Biden and McCarthy reach deal to raise debt ceiling

McCarthy says the House will vote on the agreement on Wednesday.

Biden and McCarthy reach deal to raise debt ceiling

Bernie Sanders gives Rashida Tlaib venue for ‘Nakba Day’ event

Hateful anti-Israel event that was canceled by House Speaker McCarthy allowed to take place in Senate hearing room by Senator Sanders.

Bernie Sanders gives Rashida Tlaib venue for ‘Nakba Day’ event

House Speaker:

'I’m not going to support George Santos' reelection bid'

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he will not support Rep. George Santos in his reelection bid after the indictment against him.

'I’m not going to support George Santos' reelection bid'

Kevin McCarthy torpedoes Rashida Tlaib's planned Nakba day event

Republican House Speaker blocks plans by progressive Democrat lawmaker to host anti-Israel event.

Kevin McCarthy torpedoes Rashida Tlaib's planned Nakba day event

Republicans and Democrats accuse each other of dissing Israel

Republicans blast Biden for snubbing Netanyahu, as Democrats claim Republicans' planned spending cuts endanger aid to Israel.

Republicans and Democrats accuse each other of dissing Israel

'Dems are complicit actors in Rashida Tlaib's disgusting hate'

National Republican Congressional Committee blasts Tlaib for latest incendiary anti-Israel tweet, questions silence from Democrats.

'Dems are complicit actors in Rashida Tlaib's disgusting hate'

Historic speech:

McCarthy tells Knesset: We thank you for the miracle of Israel

McCarthy is the second House Speaker in history to address the Knesset.

McCarthy tells Knesset: We thank you for the miracle of Israel

Herzog to Kevin McCarthy:

'Israel's relationship with the United States runs in our DNA'

President Herzog meets House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Jerusalem.

'Israel's relationship with the United States runs in our DNA'

Judicial reform not on the agenda as Knesset reconvenes

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy slated to address opening of Knesset's summer session. State budget expected to dominate agenda.

Judicial reform not on the agenda as Knesset reconvenes

Electric guitar in hand:

Watch: Knesset Speaker entertains American counterpart

During a welcome dinner, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana performed a rendition of 'Hotel California' for US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Watch: Knesset Speaker entertains American counterpart

Kevin McCarthy:

'If Biden won't invite Netanyahu, I will'

The US House of Representatives Speaker says the Prime Minister's invitation to the White House is overdue.

'If Biden won't invite Netanyahu, I will'

McCarthy at Western Wall:

'Israel is a blessed nation'

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy landed in Israel earlier Sunday on an official visit, during which he will address the Knesset.

'Israel is a blessed nation'

Kevin McCarthy to visit Knesset at opening of summer session

US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy to make historic visit to Israel at opening meeting of the Knesset summer session.

Kevin McCarthy to visit Knesset at opening of summer session

2nd time ever:

House Speaker Kevin Mccarthy to address the Knesset

Speaker of the House accepts invitation of Knesset Speaker Ohana to address the Knesset plenum during his visit to Israel this month.

House Speaker Kevin Mccarthy to address the Knesset

US House Speaker McCarthy: I support Netanyahu

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy joins growing chorus of Republicans to criticize Biden over his response to Israel's judicial reforms.

US House Speaker McCarthy: I support Netanyahu

George Santos likely to face House Ethics Committee probe

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy confirms that Santos will face a House panel investigation in the near future.

George Santos likely to face House Ethics Committee probe

House to vote on removal of Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee

The vote was made possible after a second Republican holdout revealed he would back Omar's ouster.

House to vote on removal of Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee

As soon as Wednesday:

House to vote on Omar's removal from Foreign Affairs Committee

The vote is possible after Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz agreed to vote in favor.

House to vote on Omar's removal from Foreign Affairs Committee

McCarthy's bid to block Omar from House committee hits snag

Several Republicans say they will not vote for House Speaker's proposal to block Rep. Omar from sitting on the Foreign Affairs Committee.

McCarthy's bid to block Omar from House committee hits snag

Kevin McCarthy - Worth the Wait

Netanyahu and McCarthy both had an arduous and grueling struggle to get to their respective positions. Both persevered and succeeded.

Kevin McCarthy - Worth the Wait

Biden to deliver State of the Union on February 7

White House says Biden accepted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's invitation to deliver State of the Union.

Biden to deliver State of the Union on February 7

Watch: C-SPAN 'hottest thing on TV' during Speaker stalemate

One outlet said the government channel showed 'footage people don't usually see' as AOC engaged in friendly chatter with GOP congressman.

Watch: C-SPAN 'hottest thing on TV' during Speaker stalemate

New House Speaker

Kevin McCarthy: 'Our nation is worth fighting for'

Kevin McCarthy delivers first remarks after winning House Speaker

Kevin McCarthy: 'Our nation is worth fighting for'

Watch: Gaetz nominates Trump for Speaker - 'Good for the US'

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) says Trump didn't try to meddle in the Middle East by 'setting up some kind of new Jeffersonian democracy.'

Watch: Gaetz nominates Trump for Speaker - 'Good for the US'

The deadlock continues:

McCarthy loses 11th vote for House Speaker

The speakership race is headed to a 12th ballot, tying it for the fifth-longest speaker selection process.

McCarthy loses 11th vote for House Speaker

House remains deadlocked on new speaker

US House of Representatives holds three more votes in attempt to elect speaker, without success.

House remains deadlocked on new speaker

On the wrong side of history:

Rep. McCarthy fails three times to be elected House Speaker

Rep. Kevin McCarthy fails to win 218 votes in order to become House Speaker. A fourth vote is expected later on Tuesday.

Rep. McCarthy fails three times to be elected House Speaker

The American Jewish left’s endorsement of antisemitism

Defending Ilhan Omar crosses a red line. Op-ed.

The American Jewish left’s endorsement of antisemitism

Kevin McCarthy to be challenged by Andy Biggs for House speaker

Longshot challenge by Arizona rep. seen as a way to force another candidate to come forward to replace McCarthy as speaker.

Kevin McCarthy to be challenged by Andy Biggs for House speaker

Liz Cheney slams Kevin McCarthy for not denouncing Trump

Cheney accuses GOP House leader McCarthy of being 'completely amoral' for not denouncing Trump for meeting with white supremacist.

Liz Cheney slams Kevin McCarthy for not denouncing Trump

McCarthy's bid to become House speaker hits roadblock

At least 5 GOP House reps. opposing Minority Leader as speaker which would make all the difference with only slim Republican majority.

McCarthy's bid to become House speaker hits roadblock

McCarthy vows to remove Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs cmte

Likely next Speaker of the House says controversial MK with history of antisemitic statements to be removed from key committee.

McCarthy vows to remove Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs cmte

McCarthy wins GOP nomination for House speaker

Rep. Kevin McCarthy to become House speaker if Republicans gain control of the chamber.

McCarthy wins GOP nomination for House speaker

McCarthy officially announces bid for House Speaker

Kevin McCarthy sends letter to House Republicans, asks them for support in his bid for Speaker.

McCarthy officially announces bid for House Speaker

Republican Minority Leader:

'We will investigate Biden if we take the House'

Republican Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy leaves door open for possible impeachment of Biden.

'We will investigate Biden if we take the House'

US elections: McCarthy can’t let the fringe intimidate him on Ukraine

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, likely next Speaker of the House, could be hindering the party he hopes to lead by his views on helping Ukraine. Op-ed.

US elections: McCarthy can’t let the fringe intimidate him on Ukraine

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas five Republicans

House panel probing Capitol attack subpoenas Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy and four other GOP lawmakers.

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas five Republicans

Jan. 6 committee seeks info from GOP Minority Leader

House select committee investigating Capitol riot asks Kevin McCarthy for information.

Jan. 6 committee seeks info from GOP Minority Leader

House Minority Leader leaves Biden impeachment on the table

Kevin McCarthy leaves open the possibility that Republicans would seek to impeach Biden over his handling of Afghanistan.

House Minority Leader leaves Biden impeachment on the table

House rejects effort to seat GOP leader's picks for Jan. 6 probe

House defeats effort by Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to seat his preferred members for committee probing Capitol attack.

House rejects effort to seat GOP leader's picks for Jan. 6 probe

Inmates, illegals & welfare: Where your stimulus money is headed

GOP House Minority Leader demonstrates where the majority of the money from Biden's COVID-19 spending bill is going.

Inmates, illegals & welfare: Where your stimulus money is headed

House Minority Leader: No disciplinary actions against Greene

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy says he will not take disciplinary actions against controversial Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

House Minority Leader: No disciplinary actions against Greene

Trump agrees to help Republicans take back the House

Former President meets House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy at Mar-a-Lago to discuss efforts to flip House of Representatives in 2022.

Trump agrees to help Republicans take back the House

Trump accepts 'some' level of responsibility

Fox News report that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy told lawmakers the President accepted some responsibility for last week's riot.

Trump accepts 'some' level of responsibility

House leaders: Tlaib and Omar should be allowed to visit Israel

Steny Hoyer and Kevin McCarthy say Muslim congresswomen should be permitted to visit Israel despite their criticism of it.

House leaders: Tlaib and Omar should be allowed to visit Israel