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Friday night was full of drama and twists and turns, as California Republican Kevin McCarthy eked out a win in the 15th round of voting for the speaker of the House.

Texas Republicans were key players in the intra-party fight over how party leaders would run the lower chamber, with right-wing members ultimately securing major wins in the fight.

Kevin McCarthy won the Speakership, but Matt Gaetz won the war.

Kevin McCarthy was elected House speaker in the early hours of Saturday morning -- a major victory for the California Republican that elevates him to a powerful position leading the

Friday night was full of drama and twists and turns, as California Republican Kevin McCarthy eked out a win in the 15th round of voting for the speaker of the House.

Six Republican House lawmakers voted "present" instead of "yea" in the final vote that secured the House Speakership ...

Kevin McCarthy allies started to "take the temperature down" with his dissenters days before the heat climbed and broke in a floor drama straight from reality TV.

Kevin McCarthy won the Speakership in the 15th round this evening. He went through fire for it, but if he holds to his promises...

Several Texas lawmakers flipped their votes as Kevin McCarthy finally became speaker.

Friday night was full of drama and twists and turns, as California Republican Kevin McCarthy eked out a win in the 15th round of voting for the speaker of the House.