Tag: House of Representatives

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said GOP lawmakers would begin moving immediately on a Republican agenda when the 115th Congress convenes in early January. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

McCarthy: ‘We are not going to wait’ until inauguration

Susan Ferrechio · November 14, 2016 4:34 pm

Hours after meeting with President-elect Donald Trump, House Speaker Paul Ryan said Thursday evening the duo's working lunch was a success as the two realized they are ready to "go out and execute" the billionaire businessman's campaign promises to the American people. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Paul Ryan: Trump ‘ready to get it done for the country’

Anna Giaritelli · November 11, 2016 1:34 am

House Speaker Paul Ryan stressed the need "to go big, go bold, and do things." He has a comprehensive, tailored agenda that covers everything from Obamacare to tax reform. And it's there for Trump's taking. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Paul Ryan’s pitch to Trump: ‘I have a Better Way’

Philip Wegmann · November 9, 2016 6:50 pm

House Republicans entered the night with 246 seats in the 535-seat chamber, and as of early Wednesday morning, they had reclaimed 236 of those seats. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

GOP on track to lose fewer than 10 House seats

Nicole Duran, Pete Kasperowicz · November 9, 2016 1:14 pm

Scott Garrett, the New Jersey Republican who chairs a powerful subcommittee on the House Financial Services Committee, narrowly lost his race for re-election Tuesday. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

GOP chairman of powerful banking subcommittee loses

Joseph Lawler · November 9, 2016 5:47 am

"By some accounts this could be a really good night for America," said House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Ryan: This could be a good night for us

Susan Ferrechio · November 9, 2016 3:14 am

Republicans were on track to keep their House majority Tuesday, making their next mission the re-election of House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Republicans keep the House, GOP looks to speaker’s race

Nicole Duran · November 9, 2016 1:44 am

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Beltway Confidential hour-by-hour election night guide

David Freddoso · November 8, 2016 3:31 pm

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How this wild election could end with McMullin as president

Justin Haskins · November 7, 2016 2:46 pm

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Why Neil Patrick Harris’ heartbreak ballad completely explains Paul Ryan’s predicament

Philip Wegmann · November 4, 2016 9:16 pm

The Hill ran an anonymously sourced story this week saying Paul Ryan wouldn't try to remain on as the House speaker, but when asked about that story on WTAQ radio in Green Bay, Ryan said, "Not true." (AP Photo)

Ryan says he’s running for speaker, dismisses ‘palace intrigue’

Susan Ferrechio · November 4, 2016 7:02 pm

Profiles in Self-Preservation

Noemie Emery · November 4, 2016 10:00 am