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Rep. Tim Burchett says Kevin McCarthy elbowed him in the back after meeting
Tim Burchett said Kevin McCarthy elbowed him in the kidneys in retaliation for voting to oust him from the speakership.
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Tim Burchett said Kevin McCarthy elbowed him in the kidneys in retaliation for voting to oust him from the speakership.
"We cannot be beholden to the whims and personal grudges of a handful of people," Ohio Rep. Max Miller said.
Republicans have selected Rep. Jim Jordan to be their nominee to be the next speaker.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was asked multiple times whether he'd seek the speakership again. He repeatedly said it's up to the GOP conference to decide.
The former House speaker said he will run for reelection in 2024.
Nancy Pelosi said on Tuesday that she had been evicted, and a staffer for Steny Hoyer said he had been kicked out of his hideaway, too.
"The office of speaker of the House of the United States House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding over the chamber.
Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a motion to vacate the chair Monday, two days after Speaker Kevin McCarthy relied on Democrats to pass a short-term spending bill and avert a shutdown.
Congress passed a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown that lacked new funding for Ukraine.
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
House Republicans' efforts to pass four spending bills would not avert a government shutdown.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy is trying to accomplish what at times seems impossible — working furiously to unite House Republicans and pass a conservative bill to keep the federal government open.
"This logical next step will give our committees the full power to gather all the facts and answers for the American public," the speaker said.
President Biden had a tough sell Wednesday, trying to convince voters that the U.S. economy is flourishing.
The House voted to refer an impeachment resolution to two committees amid concerns by some Republicans that the effort was premature.
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy huddled yet again as the debt ceiling "X" date nears.
McCarthy said Sunday that he had a "productive" call with Mr. Biden as the president returns from the G-7 conference in Japan.
The sweeping energy package counters virtually all of President Biden's agenda to address climate change.
"I respectfully urge Congress to act promptly to protect the full faith and credit of the United States," Yellen wrote to congressional leaders.
The Florida congressman was nominated for speaker in the fourth, fifth and sixth rounds of voting.
Two Colorado sheriff's deputies have been criminally charged for tasing a grandfather dozens of times in Las Animas County in 2022. If convicted of one of several of the charges, they could no longer be police officers in Colorado.
The Regional Transportation District, also known as RTD, is making necessary track repairs to sections of the Southeast Corridor Light Rail Line during overnight hours from Sunday, July 7 to Thursday, July 11.
For one Douglas County woman, reporting her mother's death led to her own life being mistakenly ended on paper.
For months, advocates for keeping the park the same size, over 450 acres of open space where dogs are allowed off-leash, have been gathering signatures and lobbying Westminster City Council.
The 2024 Olympics in Paris will be the first time the U.S. men are in the Olympic soccer tournament since 2008.
Two Colorado sheriff's deputies have been criminally charged for tasing a grandfather dozens of times in Las Animas County in 2022. If convicted of one of several of the charges, they could no longer be police officers in Colorado.
The Regional Transportation District, also known as RTD, is making necessary track repairs to sections of the Southeast Corridor Light Rail Line during overnight hours from Sunday, July 7 to Thursday, July 11.
For one Douglas County woman, reporting her mother's death led to her own life being mistakenly ended on paper.
For months, advocates for keeping the park the same size, over 450 acres of open space where dogs are allowed off-leash, have been gathering signatures and lobbying Westminster City Council.
A woman accused of filing false documents for federal COVID support for her businesses -- and of receiving almost a half million dollars before federal authorities cut her off -- was recently convicted on all charges by a Denver jury.
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The Regional Transportation District, also known as RTD, is making necessary track repairs to sections of the Southeast Corridor Light Rail Line during overnight hours from Sunday, July 7 to Thursday, July 11.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston talked about a new effort to expand affordable housing in the city.
For one Douglas County woman, reporting her mother's death led to her own life being mistakenly ended on paper.
For months, advocates for keeping the park the same size, over 450 acres of open space where dogs are allowed off-leash, have been gathering signatures and lobbying Westminster City Council.
The 2024 Olympics in Paris will be the first time the U.S. men are in the Olympic soccer tournament since 2008.
Nuggets first round draft pick DaRon Holmes II offers a tremendous amount of versatility to a Denver roster that is going to look different next season.
Wimbledon is underway, and while millions will watch the tennis tournament from the comfort of home, it takes a bit more dedication to get courtside.
Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics along with Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Hezley Rivera and Suni Lee.
Dick Vitale announced that a biopsy of a lymph node in his neck showed cancer.
The 2024 Olympics in Paris will be the first time the U.S. men are in the Olympic soccer tournament since 2008.
Airlines are suspending or canceling flights into Houston as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
Sen. Bernie Sanders said the focus should be on policy amid questions over President Biden's age that have roiled the political sphere since a disastrous debate.
The former CBS News journalist and author of "Battle Scars" talks about the ever-present stresses that American military personnel face serving overseas, and how PTSD need not be permanent.
President Biden told donors in a call that he is done talking about the debate.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a call with ranking committee members on Sunday.
Sen. Bernie Sanders said the focus should be on policy amid questions over President Biden's age that have roiled the political sphere since a disastrous debate.
A Biden campaign spokesperson said in a statement that "it's not at all an uncommon practice for interviewees to share topics they would prefer," calling the questions "relevant to news of the day."
President Biden sat down with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos in Wisconsin Friday for the first interview since his disastrous presidential debate last week.
The anti-sunscreen movement is spreading misinformation online, and some younger adults are questioning sun safety.
The family-owned clinic offers a plethora of treatments to help people struggling with their mental health. The clinic also prides itself on being able to work with patients, regardless of their insurance plan.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
The Town of Windsor has closed Windsor Lake due to harmful algae blooms.
Another year of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest means a lot of calories consumed. Here's the breakdown.
Airlines are suspending or canceling flights into Houston as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Employers added 206,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate edged higher to 4.1%.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.
Right now, Coloradans are struggling to make ends meet, and a nonprofit in Denver is providing opportunities to change that.
From blazers to shoes, women of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a free shopping spree. Some were even able to get a makeover.
This week Denver city officials celebrated the opening of 49 new affordable condos in the Five Points neighborhood.