The last few Republican speakers have been run out of town basically.” Already a standout in Congress as the only Black member of the hard-right Freedom Caucus, Donalds could find himself in ...

Demuth will be the first Black speaker of the House and the first Republican woman to hold the position. “I first want people to consider the fact that I’m qualified to do the job as speaker ...

Associated Press Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 12:57 p.m. | Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 12:57 p.m. WASHINGTON — Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected House speaker on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot early ...