McCarthy’s Exit: A Historical House Shift; Who’s next in line?
In an unprecedented turn of events in Washington, Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted from his position in a historic 216-210 vote. Spearheaded by hard-right...
Scalise, Jordan announce bids to replace McCarthy as Speaker of the House
House Judiciary Chair Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La, both announced Wednesday their bid to replace Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., as...
‘Bring it on’: McCarthy faces battle for role as Speaker
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy now faces a battle for his leadership role after a disgruntled House Republican filed a motion to vacate McCarthy’s...
On this day in 1949, Jesse Blayton Sr. opened the first Black-owned radio station, WERD
After nearly 20 years of attempts by Black entrepreneurs to purchase a radio station, Jesse Blayton Sr. opened the first Black-owned station, WERD, on October 3, 1949,...
Ousted McCarthy won’t run again for speakership
Just hours after being voted out of his leadership position, former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said late Tuesday he would not run for...