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With Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s announcement this week that he will leave Congress at the end of the year, Hits and Misses takes a look back at his brief and tumultuous tenure as speaker.

Kevin Up — Congressional Hits and Misses

By Chris Hale
Posted December 8, 2023 at 3:46pm
The expulsion of former Rep. George Santos from Congress highlights this week’s Hits and Misses.

Expelling bee — Congressional Hits and Misses

By Chris Hale
Posted December 1, 2023 at 3:47pm
Tensions are high in this week’s pre-Thanksgiving Hits and Misses, especially among congressional Republicans.

Bad behavior — Congressional Hits and Misses

By Chris Hale
Posted November 17, 2023 at 12:55pm

Short week, tall tales — Congressional Hits and Misses

By Chris Hale
Posted November 9, 2023 at 6:53pm
Sen. Dan Sullivan and other GOP senators clashing with Sen. Tommy Tuberville over the Alabama Republican’s hold on military promotions highlights this week’s Congressional Hits and Misses.

Sharp objects … and objections — Congressional Hits and Misses

By Chris Hale
Posted November 3, 2023 at 3:45pm
Speaker Mike Johnson’s rise, ending an unprecedented 22-day stalemate, and the House’s quick reopening highlight this week’s Hits and Misses. 

From backbench to gavel clinch — Congressional Hits and Misses

By Chris Hale
Posted October 27, 2023 at 4:28pm
Rep. Jim Jordan’s failed attempts to become speaker dominated this week on Capitol Hill.

Dirty deeds — Congressional Hits and Misses

By Chris Hale
Posted October 20, 2023 at 4:37pm
House Republicans struggled to pick a new speaker this week, keeping the chamber in a state of paralysis.

Curb your enthusiasm — Congressional Hits and Misses

By Chris Hale
Posted October 13, 2023 at 4:50pm
In a historic first, the House voted Rep. Kevin McCarthy out as speaker, the first time that's ever happened.

House of shards — Congressional Hits and Misses

By Chris Hale
Posted October 6, 2023 at 3:21pm
Republicans on the House Oversight Committee watched their own witnesses undercut the first Biden impeachment hearing this week.

Taking it to the limit — Congressional Hits and Misses

By Chris Hale
Posted September 29, 2023 at 5:08pm