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Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer’s withdrawal, desperate to end chaos
Politics Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks after he was chosen as the Republicans latest nominee for House speaker at a Republican caucus meeting at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) By Associated Press updated on October 24, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans chose Rep. Mike Johnson as their latest […]
There’s a long list of candidates for House speaker as Republicans try voting again on a new leader
Politics “We’re going to have to figure out how to get our act together — I mean, big boys and big girls have got to quit making excuses and we just got to get it done,” said Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., a conservative caucus leader. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., center, is flanked by […]
A sweeping gun bill aimed at tightening firearm laws passes in the Massachusetts House
Politics Demonstrators at a pro-gun rally held signs as they made their way to the State House in Boston, Massachusetts, on September 27, 2023. JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES By STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press October 18, 2023 | 7:49 PM BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House approved a sweeping gun bill Wednesday aimed at tightening […]
GOP’s Jim Jordan fails again to win vote to become House speaker and colleagues seek other options
Politics Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), after a vote for House speaker on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. Al Drago/The New York Times By LISA MASCARO, FARNOUSH AMIRI and STEPHEN GROVES, Associated Press October 18, 2023 | 4:42 PM WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. Jim Jordan failed again Wednesday on a crucial […]
Republicans reject Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker on the first ballot, but more votes are ahead
Politics More voting is expected as Jordan works to shore up support to replace the ousted Kevin McCarthy for the job and the leader of the GOP’s hard-right flank moves to take a central seat of U.S. power. Then-President Donald Trump, right, encourages Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, left, to speak during a rally, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, […]
The House is set to vote on a new speaker. Here’s what to know.
Politics GOP lawmakers are expected to rally their votes behind Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, to be the next speaker despite reluctance from some who are wary of his hardline approach. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee arrives as House Republicans meet behind closed doors to try to unite around him as their new nominee […]
Republicans pick Jim Jordan as nominee for House speaker
Politics “I think Jordan would do a great job,” former Speaker Kevin McCarthy said. “We got to get this back on track.” Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, arrives as House Republicans meet again behind closed doors to work on a path […]
New Hampshire man pleads guilty to making threatening call to U.S. House member
Crime U.S. Attorney Jane Young said Thursday the man pleaded guilty to using interstate commerce to transmit a threat of injury. By Associated Press October 13, 2023 | 8:38 AM CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man has pleaded guilty to making a threatening phone call to a member of Congress. Allan Poller, 24, […]
Here’s the best haunted house in Mass. (and 5 more you should visit for fun)
New England Travel Looking for the scariest haunted house in Massachusetts? Try one of these spooky attractions. Barrett’s Haunted Mansion is a haunted house in Abington. Susannah Sudborough/Boston.com Local Halloween fans are lucky to have a number of haunted houses within driving distance of Boston. Most of the attractions will elicit a shriek from young […]
McCarthy becomes the first speaker ever to be ousted from the job in a House vote
Politics Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., talks to reporters after a closed-door meeting with Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., and other House Republicans after Gaetz filed a motion to oust McCarthy from his leadership role, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite By LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI, […]