Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to resign from Congress
Former House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy plans to resign from Congress at the end of the year, the California Republican announced Wednesday.
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Former House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy plans to resign from Congress at the end of the year, the California Republican announced Wednesday.
"I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways," McCarthy wrote in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
The formal selection process for speaker gets underway Tuesday night.
House Republicans are expected to vote behind a closed-door for the new speaker Wednesday morning before bringing the vote to the House floor.
The former House speaker said he will run for reelection in 2024.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted after a narrow 216-210 vote Monday night in Washington D.C.
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is serving as speaker pro tempore.
"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.
"I think we need to rip off the Band-Aid," Rep. Matt Gaetz said of his plan to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his leadership role.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy dropped his demands for steep spending cuts and relied on votes from across the aisle in order to get the bill passed.
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
The spending bill failed to win over a group of Republicans opposed to a short-term funding deal.
McCarthy said he told a House committee to open the inquiry over the president's family's business dealings.
"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.
The fiscal year will end at the end of the month, and right now, there's not a funding plan in place beyond then.
A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
The House passed the measure on Wednesday night. Monday is the deadline for the nation to avoid default.
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Rep. Thomas Massie broke with two other conservatives on the House Rules Committee to advance the legislation to the House floor.
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
The agreement must go to the U.S. House. If it passes there, it then will go to the Senate.
The House Democratic leader said he can guarantee the U.S. will not default on its debt.
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
Joel Embiid scored 37 points and Tyrese Maxey added another 23 as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 Monday night.
Conditions in the Philadelphia region will remain dry into the first part of New Year's Eve before another system brings evening rain.
Numbers from the Philadelphia Police Department show crime is down for the first time since before the pandemic.
A man believed to be around 20 years old was shot in the chest and killed in Philadelphia's Kensington section on Monday night, police said.
A teen died and another was injured in a shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, Monday night, police said.
Joel Embiid scored 37 points and Tyrese Maxey added another 23 as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 Monday night.
Conditions in the Philadelphia region will remain dry into the first part of New Year's Eve before another system brings evening rain.
Numbers from the Philadelphia Police Department show crime is down for the first time since before the pandemic.
Patrick Driscoll of Audubon traded Tanner McKee's first career touchdown football for a game-worn A.J. Brown Eagles jersey.
A man believed to be around 20 years old was shot in the chest and killed in Philadelphia's Kensington section on Monday night, police said.
Joel Embiid scored 37 points and Tyrese Maxey added another 23 as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 Monday night.
Traffic is moving again on Kelly Drive near Boathouse Row after an accident.
The Atlantic County Sheriff's Office is the latest local agency to warn about a scam demanding money for missing jury duty.
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia is remembering the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter, who helped build homes in Philly.
Mitzvah Circle, a Lansdale-based nonprofit, distributed over 100,000 diapers and menstrual products to partner agencies across the region in an effort to combat hygiene insecurity.
The Atlantic County Sheriff's Office is the latest local agency to warn about a scam demanding money for missing jury duty.
A Trenton man was charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl while she was sleeping during an in-home prayer service.
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Patrick Driscoll of Audubon traded Tanner McKee's first career touchdown football for a game-worn A.J. Brown Eagles jersey.
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A teen died and another was injured in a shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, Monday night, police said.
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Politicians from across the Delaware Valley have shared their messages of support for Jimmy Carter's family after the former president died at 100 years old.
This weekend's weather in the Philadelphia area is noticeably warmer than last, with a high of 50 degrees in the city on Saturday.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sustained a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
Traffic is moving again on Kelly Drive near Boathouse Row after an accident.
The 2025 Mummers Parade will result in Philadelphia road closures and parking restrictions. Here's what you need to know.
New federal regulations are in effect for U.S. airlines, meaning faster, easier refunds for flight cancelations or significant disruptions if you choose not to be rebooked.
Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station were packed with travelers Sunday and Monday.
Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
Joel Embiid scored 37 points and Tyrese Maxey added another 23 as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 Monday night.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
After playing with broken ribs, one of his Pro Bowl Eagles teammates compared Kenny Pickett to a Super Bowl-winning QB.
Patrick Driscoll of Audubon traded Tanner McKee's first career touchdown football for a game-worn A.J. Brown Eagles jersey.
The secret is out about the "Mormon Missile": Eagles third-string QB Tanner McKee showed Sunday he could play in the NFL.
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Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Carter, the former peanut farmer, Navy veteran, state senator, governor, President and Nobel Peace prize recipient passed at his home on Sunday at the age of 100.
The unseasonable temperatures will continue into Tuesday in the Philadelphia region, but rain is in the forecast for the evening. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
A 15-year-old boy died at a hospital after being shot, and a 16-year-old boy was taken to the hospital in critical condition, according to a statement from Wilmington police.
As we close out 2024, there are some encouraging numbers from the Philadelphia Police Department as crime numbers are down for the first time since before the pandemic.
Philadelphia's Kelly Drive has reopened after a crash near Boathouse Row.