Tag: House of Representatives

Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., is being brought up by many as a potential speaker of the House. (AP file photo/Richard Drew)

Memo to Paul Ryan

Hugh Hewitt · October 11, 2015 9:00 pm

"I think Paul should be very cautious. ... You get to keeping the government open, to a continuing resolution, then you get to the debt ceiling, if you're not careful, by Christmas you resemble John Boehner," Gingrich said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Gingrich: Paul Ryan may feel like John Boehner by Christmas

Rudy Takala · October 11, 2015 7:38 pm

The head ofÂ the conservative House Freedom Caucus called Paul Ryan a "friend," even if his group wasn't ready to endorse him yet.Â (Doug Mills/ The New York Times via AP)

House conservatives may be open to Paul Ryan

Rudy Takala · October 11, 2015 6:40 pm

"I think I've earned a reputation for being fair and that I'll hear all sides from the entire political spectrum,"Â Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, said. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Chaffetz criticizes GOP leadership, woos conservatives

Rudy Takala · October 11, 2015 3:25 pm

The Republican House accomplished certain things in SpeakerÂ John Boehner's era. Chiefly, it put an end to President Obama's divisive legislative agenda.Â (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

House speaker and 2016 races battle: Sunday show guest lineup

Rudy Takala · October 10, 2015 11:19 pm

This May 7, 2014 file photo shows Rep. John Kline, R-Minn., during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci, File)

Tea Party foe floats speaker run

Rudy Takala · October 10, 2015 9:29 pm

Earlier in the week, Trump told CBS' "Face the Nation" that he would "be okay" with Ryan as speaker.Â (AP Photo/John Locher)

Trump supports two candidates for speaker

Rudy Takala · October 10, 2015 2:52 pm

Jesse Benton, campaign manager for Ron Paul,Â was indicted on five counts inÂ early August for allegedly bribing ex-Iowa State Sen. Kent Sorenson to switch his endorsement during the 2012 presidential election from then-Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann to then-Texas Rep. Ron Paul.Â (AP File Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Former head of pro-Paul super PAC cleared of 4 of 5 charges

Gabby Morrongiello · October 9, 2015 11:38 pm

WSJ’s Mary Kissel discusses Kevin McCarthy, Hillary Clinton campaign troubles

WSJ’s Mary Kissel discusses Kevin McCarthy, Hillary Clinton campaign troubles

Lisa Ruhl · October 9, 2015 10:25 pm

"I wouldn't presume to tell Paul what to do, but I do know he is a man of ideas who is driven to see them applied for the public good," said Mitt Romney.Â (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Possible speaker candidate Paul Ryan talks to Mitt Romney

Curt Mills · October 9, 2015 10:16 pm

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Rep. JasonÂ Chaffetz is the chief author of the Remote Transactions Parity Act, which would force retailers to begin collecting sales taxes.Â (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Chaffetz as speaker could revive Internet tax

Rudy Takala · October 9, 2015 8:29 pm

Ryan leaning yes? ‘I think he feels a responsibility to do it.’

Ryan leaning yes? ‘I think he feels a responsibility to do it.’

Susan Ferrechio · October 9, 2015 6:58 pm