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Category Archives: Politics
Biden To Deliver State Of the Union Address on February 7
Speaker Kevin McCarthy has formally invited President Biden to deliver his annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, February 7. In a letter to President Biden, McCarthy wrote “It is my solemn obligation to invite you to speak before a Joint Session of Congress on Tuesday, February 7,Continue reading “Biden To Deliver State Of the Union Address on February 7”
BREAKING: McCarthy wins Speaker’s Gavel after 15 rounds of voting
Kevin McCarthy has won the Speaker’s Gavel after some tense finals rounds of voting. McCarthy won the Speakership after failing to win 14 times previously, missing the 14th round by a single vote. The 15 rounds required to vote is the most since before the civil war. McCarthy was unable to win after his teamContinue reading “BREAKING: McCarthy wins Speaker’s Gavel after 15 rounds of voting”
BREAKING: McCarthy loses Speaker’s gavel after the 14th round of voting
Kevin McCarthy has failed to get elected Speaker of the House after failing to win a support of a majority of his colleagues 14 times, the most number of times the House has had to deliberate to elect a Speaker since before the civil war. McCarthy’s biggest challenge in attaining the gavel came from aContinue reading “BREAKING: McCarthy loses Speaker’s gavel after the 14th round of voting”
New Year, New Congress + Sit down with Nabeela Syed!
Summary Happy New Year from the Ishaan S. Show! As we reign in 2023, a new session of Congress has formally begun. We’ll discuss Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s rocky road to the gavel, how a divided government changes the Biden agenda, and what to expect from our government this year. Plus! I’ll sit down with IllinoisContinue reading “New Year, New Congress + Sit down with Nabeela Syed!”
BREAKING: DAY 2-McCarthy falls short of Majority to be Speaker a Fifth time
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has failed to win his Speakership vote a fifth time after 20 members of his caucus defected from the key vote. The 20 Representatives voted for Rep. Byron. Donalds (R-FL). The loss comes amid reports that McCarthy is now in talks with House Democrats for a “consensus candidate” perContinue reading “BREAKING: DAY 2-McCarthy falls short of Majority to be Speaker a Fifth time”
BREAKING: House votes to adjourn until noon tomorrow
The House voted to adjourn until noon tomorrow after it failed to elect a Speaker, despite three rounds of voting. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy has been unable to win the Speaker’s race despite holding the majority. 20 members of his caucus have held up the vote and prevented McCarthy from attaining the gavel byContinue reading “BREAKING: House votes to adjourn until noon tomorrow”
BREAKING: Kevin McCarthy Fails to Win Speakership Vote again in the Third round of Voting
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has failed to win his Speakership vote after 20 members of his caucus defected from the key Speakership vote. The 20 Representatives, one more than the original 19, voted for Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH). Newly minted House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries currently leads as no member of his caucusContinue reading “BREAKING: Kevin McCarthy Fails to Win Speakership Vote again in the Third round of Voting”
2022 Political Year In Review: The biggest Political events of 2022
2022 has been one of the most seismic years in modern American political history, with President Biden wrapping up his second year in office, the 2022 midterms, former President Donald Trump’s third run for the Presidency, and more. Here’s a look back at the crazy year 2022 was in Ishaan Media’s annual Political Year inContinue reading “2022 Political Year In Review: The biggest Political events of 2022”
Nancy Pelosi steps down from House leadership
Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to ever hold the role, has announced that she would not run for a leadership post in the next Congress. The news came after months of speculation about the senior Democrats’ future plans amid major shifts and changes in the Democratic Party, and emerging doubts of Pelosi’s touch withinContinue reading “Nancy Pelosi steps down from House leadership”