Speaker McCarthy leads first border trip in his new role. Critics call it a photo op

February 16, 2023 - 12:29pm EST
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The speaker will lead an all Republican delegation to Arizona's border with Mexico to highlight what he sees as problems in the region where border communities are facing strained demands.

May 29 - 8:04pm EDT

President Biden marked the 155th anniversary of Memorial Day with remarks at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

May 29 - 5:11pm EDT

The former U.S. congresswoman (R-Wyo.) and House leader told graduates of her alma mater that America cannot remain a free nation if the truth is abandoned.

May 29 - 4:21pm EDT

The White House and House Republicans have a deal on the debt ceiling. What remains to be done — and what are the roadblocks — ahead of a vote this week in the House?

May 29 - 7:19am EDT

House GOP leaders released the outcome of the deal, a 99-page bill, entitled the Fiscal Responsibility Act, giving House members 72 hours to review the proposal before a planned vote Wednesday.

May 29 - 5:09am EDT

Texas AG Ken Paxton has been suspended from office. He's awaiting a trial in the state Senate after the state House voted to impeach him over allegations of bribery and other misconduct.

May 28 - 6:19pm EDT

President Joe Biden has reached a deal with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on raising the debt ceiling. Now, it's up to the Senate and House to approve the deal.

May 28 - 8:43am EDT

A deal between White House and House Republican negotiators to raise the nation's borrowing limit still must pass Congress.

May 28 - 8:06am EDT

The Republican-led Texas House of Representatives has voted to impeach Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton.

May 28 - 8:06am EDT

The White House and House Republican negotiators have agreed in principle to raise the U.S. debt limit and avoid default. The agreement must still pass Congress.