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George Santos Refunds More Than He Earns in Donations: Report

According to his federal elections filings, the gay New York congressman returned more donations than he received in the first quarter of 2023.

Kevin McCarthy Elected Speaker of the House on 15th Vote

Although McCarthy's a solidly conservative Republican, he'd been opposed by the far-right wing of his party.

Kevin McCarthy, Former Speaker of the House, Says He's Quitting Congress

McCarthy’s departure marks the end of a turbulent congressional career and the beginning of a new chapter in GOP politics.

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Randy Rainbow Goes After Kevin McCarthy in 'Speaker of the House' Parody

To a tune from Les Misérables, Rainbow takes McCarthy to task along with Marjorie Taylor Greene and George Santos.

Historic Failure: GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy Loses 1st Speaker Vote

A vote for the next Speaker of the House hasn't failed the first round in a century.

Kevin McCarthy Drops Out of Speaker Race

A surprising announcement on Capitol Hill has led to a postponement of today's scheduled vote.

Homophobe Matt Gaetz Seeks Democratic Alliance to Oust McCarthy Amid Shutdown Drama: Report

In a rare crossover, Rep. Matt Gaetz courts House Democrats to unseat Speaker Kevin McCarthy, intensifying GOP discord as the shutdown clock ticks.

Watching the 'Armageddon' of the House GOP and Speaker Johnson

Only House Republican extremists survive by playing games with the role of speaker — Johnson is doomed — and more disastrous, triggering a government shutdown and refusing war aid, creating a doomsday scenario ahead for the GOP.

Matt Gaetz Succeeds Ted Cruz as the Most Hated Man in Congress

If Matt Gaetz was called out on the House floor, jubilant Republicans would carry the instigator on their shoulders in celebration.

Kevin McCarthy Ousted from Speakership in Historic Vote, GOP Fractured

McCarthy’s fall from grace exposes the Republican Party's internal turmoil and leaves the House with an uncertain future.

Hypocrite Matt Gaetz Is Trying to Oust Speaker McCarthy for Working with Dems

The unprecedented move by the Florida congressman escalates internal GOP warfare, putting Speaker McCarthy’s leadership under siege amid budgetary negotiations.

Requiem for the Anti-LGBTQ+ Career of Kevin McCarthy

McCarthy leaves Congress after racking up a long history of hostility to the LGBTQ+ community.

McCarthy's Speaker Bid in Peril as House Adjourns Without Electing One

The fight over the next speaker has thrown the new House GOP majority into chaos.

Kevin McCarthy: The Idiot of the House

Soon American citizens will be the ones mostly affected by McCarthy’s arrogance and stupidity.

Lying Rep.-elect Santos Arrives on Capitol Hill, Tries To Avoid Media

The elected out Republican from New York ran away from reporters asking questions.

Who Is Acting House Speaker Patrick McHenry and How Antigay Is He?

McHenry's anti-LGBTQ+ record is long and strong, even though an antigay activist once claimed McHenry was gay.

Mike Johnson: U.S. 'Dark and Depraved' Because So Many Teens Are LGBTQ+

Johnson made the remark to a Christian right activist just three weeks before becoming speaker of the House.

Let Maddow Explain House GOP's 'Tidal Wave of Chaos'

The out MSNBC anchor tries to make sense of the 'total Republican mess' that's consuming Capitol Hill right now. 

McCarthy Wary of Defiant George Santos's Committee Assignments

The New York Republican, who says he's not resigning, may find himself without any significant committee assignments.

George W. Bush Calls Out Republicans Trying to End HIV Program PEPFAR

The former president urged Congress to continue funding PEPFAR, a program that was created under his presidency that’s saved more than 25 million lives.

Gay Rep. Mark Pocan on Anti-LGBTQ+ House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican Leadership

Rep. Mark Pocan compares the GOP leadership transition to musical chairs, while questioning Speaker Mike Johnson's dedication to serving everyone.