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Marjorie Taylor Greene Threatens To Oust House Speaker Mike Johnson While Pushing Racist Rhetoric Vs. Migrants

It is happening again as the ever-fractured House Republicans are once again turning on each other, with Georgia MAGA Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Targeting House Speaker Mike Johnson.

House Speaker Battle Chaos Continues as Republican Nominee Steve Scalise Drops Out

Oct 12, 2023 10:38 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The chaos and infighting within the Republican Party continue as the man the majority of Republicans chose to be their House Speaker nominee, Steve Scalise, has now dropped out.

Donald Trump Nominated by Matt Gaetz for House Speaker as Kevin McCarthy Fails to Win Speakership for 3rd Day in a Row

Jan 05, 2023 10:00 PM EST By Rick Martin

The drama over Republicans bickering over the House Speaker's Gavel has reached a third straight day as Kevin McCarthy once again loses the election. This comes as Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz nominated and voted for former President Donald Trump.

Still No House Speaker as Kevin McCarthy Fails to Win Speakership Again Amid Republican Infighting

Jan 04, 2023 08:46 PM EST By Rick Martin

The drama of the Republican infighting continued as the House of Representatives still has now Speaker of the House. Kevin McCarthy, who long dreamed of being Speaker, was rejected once again by far-right Republicans for the fourth, fifth, and sixth time.

Kevin McCarthy Loses House Speakership Vote for Third Straight Time; House Adjourns Without New Speaker

Jan 03, 2023 09:50 PM EST By Rick Martin

The House of Representatives held three straight votes to elect a speaker during the session, with Kevin McCarthy failing to win all three times.

Kevin McCarthy Net Worth 2022: How Wealthy Is the House Republicans' Speaker Nominee?

Dec 03, 2022 07:30 PM EST By Mary Webber

California congressman Kevin McCarthy is considered one of the richest politicians in the country. So, how wealthy is the House Republicans' speaker nominee?

Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi Children: Here's What You Need to Know About Them

Jun 02, 2022 06:30 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi have been together for more than 55 years and have five children. Here's what you need to know about their kids.

Nancy Pelosi's Husband, Paul Pelosi, Killed His Older Brother During 1957 'Joyride' That Ended in Fatal Crash: Report

Jun 01, 2022 04:39 AM EDT By Mary Webber

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, reportedly killed his older brother in a car crash when he was a teenager.

Nancy Pelosi Net Worth: How Did the Speaker of the House Get so Wealthy?

Apr 19, 2022 07:02 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Nancy Pelosi is known to be the only woman in U.S. history to serve as speaker of the House of Representatives. How wealthy is she?

Pelosi Wins Another Term in Congress, but Will She Still Be the Speaker?

Pelosi Wins Another Term in Congress, but Will She Still Be House Speaker?

Nov 05, 2020 04:37 AM EST By Dana Cruz

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi won one more term but is now facing some tough questions about whether she'll retain her position as speaker.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi Delivers Weekly Press Conference

Pelosi to Seek Another House Speaker Term If Democrats Keep Majority After Election

Oct 26, 2020 01:15 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will run for another term if control of the lower chamber stays with Democrats after November 3.

Latinos, Immigrant Rights Advocates Cautiously Optimistic About Paul Ryan

Oct 30, 2015 03:32 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Latino organizations appear optimistic about new House Speaker Paul Ryan supporting top Latino issues.

House Speaker John Boehner Writes Letter Clarifying Lawsuit Against President Obama

Jul 07, 2014 04:09 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, penned a letter explaining his intentions to sue President Barack Obama. According to the House speaker, all members of Congress, including lawmakers in the U.S. Senate and Obama, swore an oath to "preserve, protect and defend" the country's Constitution.

Tea Party Voters Want Immigration Reform, Obama Delays Deportation Review

May 28, 2014 04:43 PM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

GOP Tea Party voters and conservative Republicans have verbalized the need to press forward with immigration reform. In spite of this, President Barack Obama has delayed a review of deportation policies, which won’t be addressed until the end of the summer, in hopes that Congress will approve a complete overhaul of immigration laws.