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Postal Service releases stamp honoring late US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Ginsburg, who built a remarkable career as a legal and cultural icon, died in 2020 at the age of 87.

In Boston City Council District 6, Wu endorses Weber
Tuesday’s announcement marks the fourth council endorsement Wu has made this election season.

At 15, he’s made Ron DeSantis squirm, drawn national attention, and started a presidential podcast. Meet Quinn Mitchell.
An exchange with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in June circulated widely online and elevated Quinn Mitchell, already a familiar face on the Granite State campaign trail for the past four years, to a national platform.

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Who are the 8 Republicans who voted to oust Kevin McCarthy?

Kevin McCarthy ousted as House speaker

Chris Christie wants Trump ‘off the island.’ But GOP voters in N.H. say Christie should drop out of the race.

N.H. Democrats look ahead to 2024 with pro-Biden pep rally

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Who are the 8 Republicans who voted to oust Kevin McCarthy?

The vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker ended in a tally of 216 to 210, with eight Republicans voting in favor of his removal. Here’s a look at those eight lawmakers.

Kevin McCarthy tells Republicans he will not run again for speaker

The California Republican became the first speaker of the House to be removed from his position in the history of the chamber.

No one knows for sure what happens next, now that Kevin McCarthy is out as speaker of the House

The House of Representatives is entering uncharted territory after a far-right effort to remove fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy from the speakership succeeded thanks to support from Democrats.

Interim speaker Patrick McHenry is a trusted McCarthy lieutenant

McHenry, 47, the congenial chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, will preside over deliberations on a new speaker.

Interim speaker Patrick McHenry is a trusted McCarthy lieutenant

McHenry, 47, the congenial chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, will preside over deliberations on a new speaker. 2 hours ago

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal gun charges

WILMINGTON, Del. — Hunter Biden, the president’s son, pleaded not guilty in federal court Tuesday to charges stemming from his purchase of a handgun in 2018, the latest development in an investigation that Republicans have tried to use to inflict political damage on his father. 2 hours ago

There is no clear replacement candidate for Kevin McCarthy

A number of the Republican hard-liners who helped force out the former speaker did not specifically tour a potential successor to the California representative, who became the body's first leader ever to be removed.

Kevin McCarthy ousted as House speaker

California Republican Representative Kevin McCarthy was removed as House speaker Tuesday, the first time in the history of the chamber that its leader has been ousted.

Speaker McCarthy’s job at risk after House votes to move ahead with hard-right effort to oust him

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will put a motion on the floor that will determine his fate as speaker as he attempts to call the bluff of a small faction of the far-right lawmakers who are determined to see his removal from leadership.

Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history

Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler was sworn in as the newest member of the Senate on Tuesday, replacing California Senator Dianne Feinstein.

Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history

Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the US Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history.

Watch live: House voting on Kevin McCarthy’s speakership

McCarthy will put a motion on the floor that will determine his fate as speaker as he attempts to call the bluff of a small faction of the far-right lawmakers who are determined to see his removal from leadership.