Speaker of the United States House of Representatives News & Breaking Stories

New House Speaker Mike Johnson's "first big clash" with lawmakers over "unconventional" two-step bill could lead to government shutdown.

Rep. George Santos survives a vote to expel him from the House as Republicans and some Democrats withhold punishment pending his trial and ethics investigation.

Former US vice president Mike Pence drops out of the 2024 presidential race, highlighting Trump's dominance in the Republican Party.

George Santos pleads not guilty to new charges, trial set for September 2024. Prosecutors request a speedy trial.

Republicans elect Rep. Mike Johnson as House speaker, ending weeks of political chaos and ready to get to work.

Representative Mike Johnson becomes Speaker of the House, emphasizing his Christian faith and commitment to American values.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. announced on social media that he is stepping away from football to address personal family matters. Jones did not travel with the team for their game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.

Electing Liz Cheney as Speaker of the House would bring stability, isolate extremists, and allow for bipartisan cooperation.

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) is facing significant opposition from at least 12 GOP members in his bid to become Speaker of the House.

Republican Jim Jordan faces opposition within his own party in his bid to become Speaker, causing difficulties in passing bills and approving White House requests.

House Democrats rally behind Representative Hakeem Jeffries as their pick for speaker, despite him failing to reach the majority threshold.

House Democrats are in informal talks with Republicans about finding a bipartisan solution to selecting a new speaker.

Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan is confident he will secure the necessary votes to be elected speaker of the House, despite facing opposition from some members of his own party. Jordan, a polarizing figure in American politics, will need the backing of nearly all 221 GOP lawmakers in order to hold the highest office in Congress. Multiple votes may be held to elect a speaker, as happened in January when Kevin McCarthy won after 15 ballots. Jordan and his allies are pressing House GOP members to vote for him, arguing that the chamber needs a speaker to begin moving legislation again.

Far-right Ohio Republican Jim Jordan faces an uphill battle to secure the 217 votes needed to win the House Speaker nomination.

NYC Councilwoman Inna Vernikov arrested for openly carrying a firearm at a pro-Palestinian rally, sparking calls for her dismissal.

Georgia Rep. Austin Scott has filed to be the Speaker of the House after Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise withdrew his bid.

Republicans struggle to unite and elect Rep. Steve Scalise as the next House speaker following the removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy.

Former President Donald Trump complies with a gag order by not attacking the judge's staff in his civil fraud trial, but criticizes New York State Attorney General Letitia James instead.

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) confirms his run for Speaker of the House, potentially attracting support from hardline conservatives.

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted by some of his own, with all Democrats and eight Republicans voting to remove him from his role.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise could be in line for the top job in Congress's lower chamber after Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted.

Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman triggered a fire alarm in a Capitol office building while lawmakers were scrambling to pass a bill to fund the government.

The federal government is on the brink of a shutdown as Congress has not passed any spending bills. A bipartisan deal is needed to keep it open.

Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz has offered Democrats subpoena power in the impeachment inquiry into President Biden in exchange for support to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Gaetz has been leading the charge to replace McCarthy as speaker and has been courting Democrats for weeks.

Former President Trump criticizes Nancy Pelosi and mocks her husband during a speech at the California GOP convention. Trump also attacks President Biden and criticizes California's Democratic leadership.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene proposes cutting Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's salary to $1, but the proposal is unlikely to pass.

US Government Shutdown Looms as Congress Races to Pass Budget; Social Security Payments Unaffected, but New Applications for Social Security Cards Will Be Impacted.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls for Senator Robert Menendez to resign amid federal bribery and corruption charges.

Government shutdown fears loom as Congress and Senate struggle to agree on federal budget, potentially impacting non-essential agencies and services.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is cautiously optimistic about advancing appropriations bills and a temporary stopgap measure to avoid a government shutdown.

The possibility of a government shutdown is looming large, after Republican leadership scrapped a procedural vote on a stopgap funding bill to keep the government running through October. Intraparty feuding between moderates and the hard-right lies at the heart of the GOP's inability to reach a compromise and highlights the challenge before House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).

Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the Department of Justice's work in cases involving Hunter Biden and Donald Trump.

Conservative lawmakers proposed a bill to fund the government through October 31, but the Senate and some House lawmakers aren't onboard. A government shutdown could happen in 13 days.

Democrats show strong support for UAW workers as they go on strike against General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis.

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is official and costs $799. It has a brighter screen, recycled titanium casing, and improved features.

A package of three appropriations bills cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate on Tuesday as the possibility of a government shutdown loomed on the horizon.

Nancy Pelosi, one of the most influential Democrats, announced she will seek another term as a representative for California.

Federal prosecutors plan to seek an indictment of Hunter Biden by the end of the month, according to court papers.

Security footage shows Secret Service brought Kamala Harris near pipe bomb. Experts and lawmakers express concerns over security failures and intelligence. FBI unable to locate suspect who planted unexploded pipe bombs. Questions raised over how bomb was missed during security sweeps.

CBS New York meteorologist Elise Finch has died suddenly aged 51, just days after appearing on air. Finch had been delivering the weather forecast for New York for 16 years and died at a local hospital, though the cause of death has not been determined. She was remembered as a devoted mother and wife, and her colleagues paid tribute to her on social media.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and his wife, Julie Hampton, have a successful relationship and are actively involved in charity work and fostering dogs.