Speaker of the House

With 220 votes, Rep. Mike Johnson, a lesser-known conservative Republican from Louisiana, has been elected as House speaker.

Louisiana GOP Rep. Mike Johnson elected new House speaker

As the Israel-Hamas war reached multiple fronts, more trucks carrying humanitarian aid arrived in Gaza from Egypt.

Humanitarian aid arrives in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war enters third week: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 23, 2023

Rep. Jim Jordan dropped out of the race for House Speaker Friday. Here's a look at some of the lawmakers who are jumping in.

Jordan out as speaker nominee, Republicans starting from scratch

Rep. Matt Gaetz, and three other Republicans who helped oust Speaker McCarthy, say they're willing to be punished if it helps Jim Jordan.

Gaetz willing to be expelled from Republican conference if it helps Jordan

James Comer and Jim Jordan have issued subpoenas as part of an impeachment inquiry into Biden's alleged mishandling of classified documents.

Jim Jordan vows to ‘win this race,’ drops plan to empower temporary speaker

President Biden is set to address the nation following his visit to Israel.

Biden to address nation on Israel-Hamas war: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 19, 2023

Rep. Jim Jordan lost a vote in a second House speaker ballot Wednesday as lawmakers start to consider alternatives.

GOP unsure of speaker votes, considers expanding temp speaker power

President Biden arrives in Israel a day after a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital leads to protests across the Middle East.

Biden in Israel day after deadly Gaza hospital blast: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 18, 2023

President Biden will be making a trip to Israel as the country's war with Hamas continues

Biden visiting Israel to reaffirm support; seek aid for Gaza: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 17, 2023

Rep. Jim Jordan, the Republican nominee to be Speaker of the House, said he is winning over lawmakers who previously opposed his nomination.

Jim Jordan feels ‘real good’ about chances of becoming next House speaker

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