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Lauren Boebert arrives at State of the Union
Lauren Boebert arrives at State of the UnionThe Independent
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Speaker Johnson addresses impeachment of Mayorkas: 'Desperate measures'
Speaker Johnson addresses impeachment of Mayorkas: 'Desperate measures'Reuters
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GOP representative rants about Taylor Swift’s ‘supersonic jet’ during aviation hearing
GOP representative rants about Taylor Swift’s ‘supersonic jet’ during aviation hearingReuters
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Hakeem Jeffries condemns Troy Nehls’ comments about Cori Bush’s husband
Hakeem Jeffries condemns Troy Nehls’ comments about Cori Bush’s husbandReuters
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Rand Paul teases 2024 election announcement
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The Early Legislative Branch
Established in 1787, the U.S. Congress created its constitutional foundation and developed legislative processes to enact laws that reflect America's evolving needs.
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Understanding the House of Representatives
Learn about the House of Representatives, one of two chambers in Congress, with 435 seats allocated based on state population. Discover the roles of the Speaker of the House, Majority Leader, and Minority Leader, as well as the...
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Speaker of the House
As the head of the House of Representatives, the Speaker of the House is one of the most important roles in the United States government.
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Congressional Whip
A Congressional Whip works with the party’s leadership in Congress to make sure everyone follows the agenda and votes together. They’re the muscle – the enforcer in a smart suit.
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Speaker of the House
As the head of the House of Representatives, the Speaker of the House is one of the most important roles in the United States government.
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Nancy Pelosi in the eye the impeachment storm
U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is one of the most powerful women in Washington and has been the subject of much criticism throughout the impeachment process. CBC News’s Susan Ormiston looks at the woman in the eye of the storm.
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Pelosi to Cheddar: GOP Has Saddled Millennials with 'Unconscionable' Debt
Young Americans face a double burden from crushing student debt and the ballooned federal deficit that is the result of President Trump's tax cut, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told Cheddar's J.D. Durkin in an interview that aired...
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Need 2 Know: Romaine Lettuce Recall, Trump Backs Saudis
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018.
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Urgency for House Speaker Vote Amid Israel War
Urgency for House Speaker Vote Amid Israel War
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Kevin McCarthy ousted as Speaker of the House of Representatives
Republican Kevin McCarthy has been ousted as the Speaker of the House of Representatives in an extraordinary showdown. Those who voted him out include Democrats and members of his own party.
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How MPs ended up honouring veteran of Nazi unit
How did a Ukrainian veteran who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War end up being honoured inside the House of Commons? CBC’s John Paul Tasker breaks down the damage caused by Speaker Anthony Rota’s invitation and whether...
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Good2Know: McCarthy’s Speaker of the House Bid Continues
Cheddar News explains the standoff faced by Kevin McCarthy by Republicans in his quest for Speaker of the House.
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Liberal MP caught on camera naked during question period
A Liberal MP has apologized after being caught completely naked on camera during a virtual question period in the House of Commons.
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Liberal MP apologizes after caught on camera naked during question period
A Liberal MP has apologized after being caught completely naked on camera during a virtual question period in the House of Commons.
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Virtual Parliament is in session, technical difficulties included
The first virtual sessions of question period took place over Zoom this week with a variety of technical difficulties and the occasional MP on mute.
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Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia elected new Speaker of the House
Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia, who represents the Quebec riding of Lac-Saint-Louis, has been elected the new Speaker of the House of Commons. The Speaker is chosen in a secret, ranked ballot by MPs to oversee the business of the House...
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Mike Johnson Is Reelected House Speaker by Margin of 218-215
Republican Mike Johnson won reelection as House speaker, overcoming resistance from a small but pivotal group of conservative hardliners after a flurry of last-minute talks and with the help of a critical endorsement from...
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Mike Johnson Faces Critical Vote for House Speaker
House Speaker Mike Johnson hopes to hang onto his post as lawmakers vote for a new speaker. Even with President-elect Donald Trump's endorsement, this not a done deal.
Some ultra-conservatives are unhappy with the Louisiana Republican's...
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Trump Offers Johnson 'Total Endorsement' for Speaker
President-elect Donald Trump offered Speaker Mike Johnson his "complete and total endorsement," intervening to ward off a potentially crippling leadership fight in the House that threatened to slow his second-term agenda. Joe Mathieu...