Cheney says it’s ‘worth’ Johnson losing Speakership over passing Ukraine aid bill

Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said it’s worth it for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to lose the Speakership if he passes a bill approving aid for Ukraine. Cheney called on Johnson to bring a bill for Ukraine aid to the House floor during an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday. The Senate … Read more

Whether Jim Jordan wins the speakership or not, voters in his Ohio district will stand by their man

URBANA, Ohio (AP) — Rep. Jim Jordan, so far, has failed to get the needed votes to become House Speaker but his fight for the coveted leadership role isn’t done, and the devotion of many of his constituents back in Ohio seems unwavering. In Washington, Jordan has made a name for himself as a conservative … Read more

Matt Gaetz announces plans to oust Kevin McCarthy from House speakership

WASHINGTON — Conservative hardliner Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., announced Sunday he will attempt to eject House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., from his post this week. In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Gaetz said he will file what is known as a motion to vacate against McCarthy this week, a push to remove … Read more