House speaker paul ryan

April 11, 2018

Politics

Paul Ryan is set to retire from Congress

House Speaker Paul Ryan is telling confidants that he will not run for reelection in November, according to multiple reports.
Ryan has long been pushing for a major overhaul of the tax code, which the GOP accomplished in December.
With tax reform complete, Ryan reportedly decided that now is the right time to step away.

March 25, 2017

Politics

President Trump and the GOP Humbled by Health Care Failure

The decision to cancel a vote to repeal major chunks of the Affordable Care Act after years of campaign promises was a humbling moment for President Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan

December 18, 2016

World

They May Destroy Democracy'

'Arizona Sen. John McCain said that Russian hacking during the 2016 election threatens to "destroy democracy." Donald Trump continues to deny intelligence findings that Russia waged a deliberate campaign to help him win the election

December 12, 2016

World

Republicans Ryan and McConnell back Russia vote hack probe

Senior Republicans in Congress have said they will support further investigation of findings that Russian hackers meddled in the US election.

Senator McConnell (R) appears to be at odds with President-elect Trump over the intelligence report

October 11, 2016

Politics

Christie Stands By Trump as He Says Lewd Remarks ‘Indefensible’

Christie said Trump should have focused solely on the apology.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie speaks on Sept. 29, 2016, in Hoboken, New Jersey. Photographer: Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images

August 02, 2016

United States

Republican leaders should withdraw endorsement of Trump, Obama says

Obama lauded Gold Star families in a speech to disabled veterans on Monday, but did not mention Trump by name.

July 15, 2016

United States

ANALYSIS: In Choosing Mike Pence, Donald Trump Hedges Big Bet

A candidate renowned for doubling down has hedged his biggest bet.