House Speaker

Kevin McCarthy is the participation trophy of U.S. House speakers

Published by

Hakeem Jeffries commences historic role as House minority leader with stirring speech

Published by

Meet Cheryl Johnson, the House clerk wielding the gavel until speaker chosen

Published by

McCarthy elected House speaker in vote 15 after chaotic week

Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected House speaker on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot early Saturday.
/ January 7, 2023

Dear Republicans, stop playing this game of ‘we have a Black guy, too’

The problem with today’s GOP is that they actually believe Black people are replaceable — or more likely, interchangeable. 
/ January 6, 2023

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries condemns Republicans for House speaker stalemate

On the third straight day of votes in the U.S. House of Representatives to select the speaker of the House […]
/ January 5, 2023

Who is Republican leader Kevin McCarthy?

Kevin McCarthy’s fate lies in the hands of Republican lawmakers who are slated to convene and vote on the next speaker of the House
/ January 3, 2023

Maine, the whitest state in America, elects first Black House speaker

The Maine House of Representatives elected Democrat Rachel Talbot Ross, a Black lawmaker from Portland, as speaker on Wednesday.
/ December 8, 2022

Pelosi imposes fines for GOP House members refusing metal detectors

“It is tragic that this step is necessary,” said Speaker Nancy Pelosi, “but the chamber of the People’s House must and will be safe.”
/ January 14, 2021

Mondaire Jones named freshman representative to House leadership

Jones’ spot, which begins after he’s sworn in, is reportedly the “most influential role available to a freshman member of Congress.”
/ November 20, 2020