Kevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy, who was first elected in 2006, is a Republican member of Congress representing a district in California. McCarthy was elected as House Speaker in January 2023 and was voted out of the speaker position on Oct. 3, 2023.
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“In every single war that America has fought, we have never asked for land afterwards, except for enough to bury the Americans who gave the…
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“We know the bank records show that nearly $20 million in payments were directed to the Biden family members and associates through various shell companies.”
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On moving forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden with a House vote.
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"Every study has shown” that when work requirements are tied to federal safety-net programs, “it puts more people to work.”
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“When the Republicans were in power the last time for eight years, do you know how much discretionary spending increased in those eight years? Zero.”
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"I think President Trump came out four times and condemned” Nick Fuentes.
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“Democrats' new army of 87,000 IRS agents will be coming for you — with 710,000 new audits for Americans who earn less than $75k.”
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“American oil is … more affordable” than foreign oil.
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The House-passed Build Back Better bill is a “government takeover of child care.”
“If you or your family spends $28 a day — prepare to be under constant audit by the IRS.”