Congress

Kevin McCarthy Wins the Speakership After Incredible Floor Drama

KEVIN ON EARTH

McCarthy’s path to the speakership wasn’t always clear, but he got the gavel by giving away everything he could.

Sam Brodey 

Deputy Politics Editor

Matt Fuller 

Former Washington Bureau Chief

Ursula Perano
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Sam Brodey

Sam Brodey

Deputy Politics Editor

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Matt Fuller

Matt Fuller

Former Washington Bureau Chief

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Ursula Perano

Ursula Perano

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