WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Jim Jordan failed again Wednesday on a crucial second ballot to become House speaker, but the hard-fighting ally of Donald Trump showed no signs of dropping out despite losing support from even more of his GOP colleagues. “He’s going to have to call it quits.” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of N.Y., speaks to reporters on …
WASHINGTON — Outgoing Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s portrait was unveiled Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol, a traditional honor bestowed on a tradition-breaking leader who was not just the first woman to hold the gavel but among the most consequential House speakers in American history — one who “got it done.” The ceremony at the ornate Statuary Hall drew current and former …
President Biden, addressing a postelection gathering of congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday, said he hoped he could work with Congress on funding the government, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting Ukraine. “I’m hopeful that Kevin and I can work out a modus vivendi as to how we’ll proceed with one another.” Republicans, meanwhile, lament the White …
