Mallory Wilson

Hoyer is second Democrat kicked out of Capitol office after anti-McCarthy vote

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer has become another former Democratic honcho booted from their office in the U.S. Capitol, with the evictions coming on the heels of all House Democrats voting to eject the GOP speaker.

October 4, 2023

Youngkin raises record money ahead of Virginia legislative races

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, has raised a record amount of money through his political action committee ahead of November's General Assembly elections.

October 4, 2023

Trump rips Republicans for not teaming up to fight ‘radical left Democrats’

Former President Donald Trump criticized the Republican Party Wednesday amid its move to replace House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

October 4, 2023

RNC warns Christie and Ramaswamy against joint Fox News appearance

The Republican National Committee has warned former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy that they would be banned from any future RNC debates if they participate in a joint appearance on Fox News.

October 3, 2023

White House warns what lapse in Ukraine aid would give Russia openings

The White House warned Tuesday of dire consequences if Congress fails to pass additional aid for Ukraine, warning of a potential Russian conquest and adding that "time is not our friend."

October 3, 2023

Biden calls allies to say U.S. still supports Ukraine

President Biden reassured allies Tuesday that the U.S. continues to back Ukraine in its war with Russia.

October 3, 2023

Alliance maintenance: Putin to visit North Korea as Biden reassures Ukraine coalition

The Kremlin confirmed Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to North Korea in the coming weeks, reciprocating a high-profile visit by Kim Jong-un last month and setting off alarm bells in the U.S. and South Korea.

October 3, 2023

Rep. Spartz threatens to resign if Congress doesn’t pass debt commission

Rep. Victoria Spartz, Indiana Republican, announced Monday she would resign if Congress does not pass a debt commission this year to help fight inflation.

October 3, 2023

Sen. Lindsey Graham calls Trump fraud case a ‘friggin’ joke’

Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Republican, criticized the fraud case brought against former President Donald Trump by New York Attorney General Letitia James, calling it a "friggin' joke."

October 3, 2023

John Kelly confirms Trump called soldiers who died for U.S. ‘losers’ and ‘suckers’

Former White House Chief of Staff John F. Kelly has confirmed that former President Donald Trump made distasteful comments during his administration, including calling soldiers who died for America "losers."

October 3, 2023

Rep. Matt Gaetz files resolution to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House

Conservative firebrand Rep. Matt Gaetz filed a resolution Monday to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, setting into motion a floor vote this week that will decide the speaker's fate and the direction of the House Republican Conference.

October 2, 2023

Congress buckles up for McCarthy-Gaetz showdown, lawmakers exchange jabs about deals with Dems

Rep. Matt Gaetz said Monday that he's been consulting with former President Donald Trump as he looks to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy, adding a new layer of intrigue to the affair that could derail the GOP's agenda in Washington.

October 2, 2023

McCarthy balks at accusations of a ‘side deal’ with Biden on Ukraine funding

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy shot down Rep. Matt Gaetz's charge that he cut a side deal with President Biden on Ukraine funding.

October 2, 2023

Marjorie Taylor Greene backs Speaker McCarthy but also doesn’t want to expel Matt Gaetz

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said that she does not approve of Rep. Matt Gaetz's plan to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

October 2, 2023

California Gov. Newsom calls Fox News a ‘24/7 doom loop’ but says he still watches

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom had some choice words for conservative media in an article posted Monday, but he also urged Democrats to take note of what news outlets are discussing and figure out ways to penetrate their narratives.

October 2, 2023

Ex-NYPD chief Bernie Kerik subpoenaed to testify in Georgia election case

The Fulton County, Georgia, district attorney has issued a subpoena to former New York Police Department Commissioner Bernie Kerik to testify in the 2020 Georgia election fraud case that starts later this month, CNN reported.

October 2, 2023

Longtime House conservative warns against ousting Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Rep. Thomas Massie, a longtime conservative maverick, is waving caution flags over Rep. Matt Gaetz's threat to try to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy this week.

October 2, 2023

Matt Gaetz rallies House GOP rebels to force out Kevin McCarthy

Speaker Kevin McCarthy's job is on the line this week with Rep. Matt Gaetz promising to carry out his threat for a House vote to oust him.

October 1, 2023

Republican Lawler: Ousting McCarthy as speaker would be ‘destructive’ to the country

Rep. Mike Lawler, New York Republican, thinks the threats to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are "delusional," and "destructive to the country."

October 1, 2023

Byron Donalds: McCarthy is ‘in trouble’ after failing to meet conservative demands

Rep. Byron Donalds, Florida Republican and member of the chamber's Freedom Caucus, said Sunday he thinks House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is "in trouble" following the passing of the stopgap measure that kept the government open on Saturday over the objections of GOP conservatives.

October 1, 2023