Republican US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s dream job may turn into a nightmare

But the speaker’s post has proved a formidable challenge to Republicans in recent years, with John Boehner resigning from the post in 2015 after clashing with insurgent conservatives. Boehner’s successor, Paul Ryan, a frequent target for conservatives, decided not to seek reelection in 2018 as then-President Trump shifted the party’s focus from Ryan’s financial priorities […]

McCarthy’s concessions fail to garner support for US House speaker bid

Republican Representative Trent Kelly told reporters after the vote on Wednesday after rejecting McCarthy, “You have 20 people demanding that the 201 surrender unconditionally to them. Well, I’m not going to surrender.” The inability to agree on a leader also raises questions about whether Republicans will force a government shutdown or risk default in a […]