Kevin McCarthy falls short in first vote for House speaker
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is heading toward defeat in first round voting to become Hous speaker. House Republicans are courting chaos on the opening day of the new Congress. McCarthy is fighting to become speaker as his party takes slim control of the chamber. The mood was tense as voting by all 434 House members began. McCarthy was battling right-flank conservatives who refuse to give him their votes. The showdown could devolve into a prolonged floor fight. It's in stark contrast to the other side of the U.S. Capitol... Читать дальше...