McCarthy’s moment of truth arrives as lawmakers prepare for speaker vote

[ad_1] WASHINGTON — A weekslong standoff between Republican leader Kevin McCarthy and his conservative detractors comes to a head Tuesday as lawmakers prepare to vote on a new speaker of…

Kevin McCarthy struggles for support ahead of Speaker vote

[ad_1] Some Republicans are refusing to back McCarthy for the role of Speaker of the House of Representatives. [ad_2] Source link

UK Youth Parliament: Get involved, says Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle

[ad_1] Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle says young people can shape the future of the UK and the planet. [ad_2] Source link

Opinion | House Republicans Plan a Committee on Censors and Snoops

[ad_1] Tentatively called the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, it would look into abuses by the FBI, Justice Department and other agencies. [ad_2] Source link

Australia’s female Speaker repeatedly called ‘Mr’

[ad_1] Australian Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton repeatedly called the deputy Speaker Sharon Claydon “Mr Speaker” in parliament on Thursday. Although Claydon reminded him that she is “not Mr…

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle opposes Labour’s Lords plans

[ad_1] Sir Lindsay Hoyle argues it would undermine the authority of the House of Commons. [ad_2] Source link