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Speaker Of The House

congress July 20, 2021

Bill Aims to Keep Trump From Becoming House SpeakerDemocrats could bar Trump and other nonmembers from serving as Speaker, but they may not want to draw attention to the zany proposal.

By Ed Kilgore
donald trump June 16, 2021

Could Trump Become Speaker of the House?This bizarre scenario is technically possible, but fantasies about Trump returning to the White House via the Speakership are extremely far-fetched.

By Ed Kilgore
politics Jan. 3, 2021

Nancy Pelosi Is Narrowly Reelected House SpeakerWith 216 votes to her Republican opponent’s 209, the Democrat secured another term as leader of the House.

By Claire Lampen
early and often Mar. 10, 2019

Is Hakeem Jeffries the Next Speaker — or Just Ripe for a Primary Challenge?The Brooklyn congressman has been pegged for political stardom. But the arrival of AOC in Washington might complicate his life.

By David Freedlander
house democrats Dec. 12, 2018

Pelosi Clinches Speakership With Term-Limit AgreementShe’ll be out of leadership by 2022.

By Ed Kilgore
nancy pelosi Nov. 19, 2018

Pelosi’s Future in Doubt as House Dem Dissidents Go Public in OppositionAnti-Pelosi House Democrats are close to the numbers needed to force her to step down, but aren’t there yet, and don’t have their own candidate.

By Ed Kilgore
politics Nov. 9, 2018

The Anti-Pelosi Democrats Have Started Plotting Against HerA group of House Democrats wants to prevent Pelosi from becoming speaker again, but they don’t have anyone willing to take her on.

By Adam K. Raymond
July 26, 2018

Amid Sex-Abuse Scandal, Jim Jordan Announces Run for SpeakerThe Ohio congressman is accused of knowing about sexual abuse while he was a coach at Ohio State and doing nothing to stop it.

By Adam K. Raymond
Apr. 11, 2018

Tobacco Lover John Boehner Loves the Marijuana Business Now TooThe former House Speaker has joined the board of one of the nation’s largest cannabis companies.

By Adam K. Raymond
Oct. 26, 2016

Failed Paul Ryan Challenger Plans to Challenge Him Again — for Speaker GavelAfter all, the Constitution says you don’t need to be a member of Congress.

By Adam K. Raymond