House of Representatives Selects Mike Johnson as Speaker
October 27, 2023
After weeks of contentious voting and negotiating, the House of Representatives elected Mike Johnson (R-LA) as speaker by a vote of 220-209. Despite enduring...Read more
Kevin McCarthy Ousted as House Speaker
October 9, 2023
Kevin McCarthy Ousted as House Speaker For the first time in history, the Speaker of the House of Representatives has been ousted...Read more
Missouri Performs First Execution of 2023
January 6, 2023
On Tuesday, January 3, Missouri performed its first execution of 2023 when the state took the life of Amber (formerly Scott) McLaughlin....Read more