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McCarthy’s path to doom: Four moments that led to Kevin losing his speakership

History was made on Tuesday when eight Republicans voted with House Democrats to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from his role as House speaker, which he served for nine months. However, the motion to vacate and the support it garnered was foreshadowed throughout the California Republican's speakership.

Hunter Biden’s next move is to avoid a trial altogether: Legal experts

WILMINGTON, Delaware — After President Joe Biden's son pleaded not guilty to three felony gun charges in court Tuesday morning, legal experts say his likely next move is to avoid a criminal trial altogether.

If RFK Jr. goes independent, does that help Biden or Trump?

Democrats are again worrying over a third-party presidential campaign, this one from a member of their own party.

Democracy Derby: Kentucky governor’s race could deliver Democrats’ latest abortion win

All eyes may be on 2024, but 2023 is an important election year for some states, not least Kentucky. Top of the card is Gov. Andy Beshear, and whether the Democrat incumbent can win again in a typically red state, potentially launching himself into the 2028 presidential conversation. This Washington Examiner series, Democracy Derby, will take a closer look at Beshear's prospects, the make-up of the Bluegrass State as a whole, and whether Sen. Mitch McConnell's health may raise the stakes.

Social Security update: Direct $914 payment arrives in 28 days

Federal Supplemental Security Income program recipients will receive their November payment in exactly four weeks, when individual filers could receive up to $914.

Republican 2024 candidates tell donors to prioritize patience over poll numbers

Republican presidential candidates are asking donors and voters not to be guided by the polls, assuring them they have unreported advantages in key early primary states that could present a turning point in the 2024 primary battle.

Social Security update: First round of direct payments worth up to $4,555 arrives in seven days

The first round of three Social Security retirement payments for October, worth up to $4,555 for those who retired at the age of 70, will be sent to millions of retirees in one week.

The race is on: Who could replace McCarthy as speaker?

After a historic vote to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as speaker, GOP lawmakers are scouring their conference to see who could replace the California Republican as the top House leader.

Senate Republicans balk at Schumer ‘wasting time’ before new shutdown threat

Senate Republicans are criticizing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for not giving floor time to the must-pass appropriations bills in the next two weeks as the next deadline to avoid a government shutdown approaches.

Biden points to drug prices as McCarthy speakership implodes

The White House sought to capitalize on the House descending into chaos by drawing a contrast between Republicans ending Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) speakership and President Joe Biden's drug pricing program.
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