Yes, the Bakersfield Republican did string along the country with months of drama. But ultimately he did the responsible ...

But it's very plausible that McCarthy emerges stronger from this fight, not weaker."A Redfield & Wilton Strategies survey, ...

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is nothing if not a political survivor. Underestimated from the start, the Republican who ...

Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) says his proposal to cap discretionary spending won’t hurt defense programs, but fellow ...

President Biden and Rep. Kevin McCarthy have different reasons for striking a debt deal, but the public is thirsty for compromise, and both men stand to benefit.

Leaders of both parties set up a final vote on Thursday night to avoid a default, after putting down a revolt by some ...

Sunday night phone call between president and Republican House speaker reported to have struck a more positive tone. Plus, ...

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Sue Altman, the leader of a progressive organization in New Jersey, announced Wednesday that she would run for the House seat ...

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) accomplished the difficult task of reaching a tentative agreement ...

MFpeRe3UV Were the police arresting a cadre of heavily-armed bandits? A bunker where a mass shooter had holed up? No. The police were detaining three individuals who had been helping organize bail ...

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said Thursday that the Senate will move forward with its planned May recess, ...