Kevin McCarthy

On the heels of upheaval in the U.S. House of Representatives, Fitch Ratings remains unwavering in its stance on the country’s credit. A potential U.S. government shutdown following the removal of U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House speaker will not impact the nation’s credit rating,...

For the first time in American history, the Speaker of the House was voted out of the leadership position. In a historic move, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was voted out as the Speaker of the House of the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday. Several members of the House of Representatives have...

Following the successful Senate Banking Committee markup vote last week, the prospects for bicameral SAFER Banking Act legislation appeared positive in both legislative branches of government. However, the prospects thereof took a unforeseen twist yesterday as Kevin...

In a historic move, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was voted out as the Speaker of the House of the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday with a vote of 216-210. Here’s a look at what happened and the betting odds on who the next Speaker of the House could be. What Happened: On...

Donald Trump’s niece Mary Trump weighed in on the two events that played out in the political arena on Wednesday, namely the ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif) and the limited gag order imposed on her uncle by Judge Arthur Engoron. McCarthy’s Ignominious Exit: Former House...

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy‘s unusual path to ascension involved numerous concessions, one of which might be the reason for his downfall as the House Speaker. As reported by Business Insider, McCarthy’s speakership was won after a series of concessions to gain the support of...

After the ousting of Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as the House Speaker, questions appear about appointing his successor. Following the 216-210 vote on Tuesday to remove McCarthy, Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), a his close ally, was selected as the interim Speaker. However, his tenure is limited to...

In an unprecedented event, Rep. Kevin McCarthy‘s (R-Calif.) tenure as House Speaker has been abruptly halted by his colleagues who voted him out. According to a report by Business Insider report, the removal from this leadership role implies significant losses for the California...

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) slammed those within his party who contributed to his ouster, labeling them as “not conservatives.” McCarthy was removed from his Speakership in a 216-210 vote led by eight members of his own party, including Rep. Matt Gaetz...

Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), known for his crypto-friendly stance, has temporarily assumed the role of US House Speaker after Kevin McCarthy was ousted by Congress. This marks the first time in US history that a House Speaker has been removed from office. What Happened: The removal of Kevin...

Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif) was ousted as speaker of the House, marking the first such instance in U.S. history, in a rebellion spearheaded by the hard-right conservative wing of the Republican party. And former President Donald Trump‘s niece took a sarcastic jibe at his short-lived stint. What...

Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) on Tuesday declared his intention to nominate former President Donald Trump as the next House Speaker following the historic ousting of former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). What Happened: Nehls announced, "This week, when the U.S....

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said there is no clear plan for a successor following the historic ousting of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). What Happened: Greene expressed concern to the media about the lack of interest and support for any...

In a new development on Capitol Hill, acting speaker Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) has mandated former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to vacate her office at the Capitol by Wednesday. What Happened: According to Politico, an email was sent to Pelosi’s office ordering the former speaker to...

In the wake of the ongoing Ukraine crisis, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has expressed confusion over American citizens who back Russian President Vladimir Putin, as per a The Hill report published on Tuesday. What Happened: During a conversation with PBS NewsHour’s Geoff...