U.S. House GOP backs McCarthy as speaker after tense and chaotic late-night session

By: and - January 7, 2023 10:27 am

Speaker Kevin McCarthy promised spending cuts in the next fiscal year, one of many promises he made to hold-out Republicans to become speaker. (Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)

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Jennifer Shutt
Jennifer Shutt

Jennifer covers the nation’s capital as a senior reporter for States Newsroom. Her coverage areas include congressional policy, politics and legal challenges with a focus on health care, unemployment, housing and aid to families.

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Ashley Murray
Ashley Murray

Ashley Murray covers the nation’s capital as a senior reporter for States Newsroom. Her coverage areas include domestic policy and appropriations.

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