Boehner’s Departure a Good Thing, Poll Finds
But, perhaps as a sign of the uncertainty to come, slightly more of the country doesn’t quite know what to make of Boehner’s surprise announcement that he’s leaving the speakership after
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But, perhaps as a sign of the uncertainty to come, slightly more of the country doesn’t quite know what to make of Boehner’s surprise announcement that he’s leaving the speakership after
The Ohio Republican also chose not to allude to the Fox News interview in which McCarthy — the favorite to succeed him as speaker — credited the select committee with undermining 2016 presidential front-runner
But the California Republican, the front-runner to be the next speaker, will have to work with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to advance mutual interests.
McLaughlin has not agreed to testify about the substance of the committee’s meeting itself. A spokeswoman for the committee declined to comment on the pending litigation.
Keenan Austin’s work day now begins by climbing the steps of the John A. Wilson building, instead of the Cannon House Office Building.
Peter Roskam, R-Ill., who has enjoyed the media spotlight the past few days for pushing for the special conference meeting, appears to be eyeing something in the post-Boehner leadership shakeup.
The Illinois Republican, who has readily allowed himself to be the subject of intense speculation as to his ambitions in the days since Speaker John A.
“And too many times, we get to the very end of a process, and we’re told what the outcome will be, what the answer is. And then we vote, and then we go sell something.”
Sessions speaks with reporters Tuesday as he leaves the House Republican Conference meeting in the basement of the Capitol.
“The sooner we get after some of that big stuff, the better off we’ll be.”
on the trick-or-treat list.
The group also said it intends to meet with each leadership candidate. The House has yet to set a date for the election of new leaders.
Boehner’s advice, offered during an interview Sunday on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” came after the speaker was asked if some members of the GOP conference have unrealistic ideas about how to govern.
I believe in the Bible.
Louie Gohmert said in an interview while passing through the Capitol basement after the historic address to Congress.
Fast forward to today, when the director and co-creator of the now-traveling comedy troupe is living the dream of poking fun at politics — right here in Washington, D.C. — every night this week.
It sounds like mob rule to me,” said Lou Vondette, of the Southeast Michigan Volunteer Militia, one of the oldest active militias in the state.
Jeff Sessions won’t boycott the pope’s address to Congress Thursday, but the Alabama Republican doesn’t expect to be swayed by what he says on immigration, climate change or the economy.
James Powell, 27, who works as a chef in the Senate Dining Room said in a recent interview that during August, he used up all of his 80 vacation hours so he could get some money while his work hours
“My main job, for all intents and purposes, will be to listen, to engage, to conduct outreach, get feedback and to serve,” Fimbres said in a recent interview. “It’s not that complicated.