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December 20, 2015

In wake of Hastert's guilty plea, were his efforts to avoid attention more ploy than demeanor?

At first glance, the guilty plea entered in federal court this week by disgraced former House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., doesn鈥檛 explain much. Not much at all.

December 20, 2015

Transcript: Ryan's remarks after being elected Speaker of the House

Below is a transcript of remarks by House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) after his election Thursday, as provided by his office:聽

December 20, 2015

Boehner tells colleagues he has 'no regrets' during emotional farewell speech

Retiring House Speaker John Boehner tearfully reflected on his more than two decades of experience in Washington Thursday morning as he bid farewell to his colleagues.

December 20, 2015

Ryan succeeds Boehner as speaker, seeks to fix 'broken' House

Republican Rep. Paul Ryan succeeded retiring John Boehner as House speaker on Thursday, appealing for unity and "understanding" as he embarks on the tough task of trying to heal deep divisions in the party and the chamber itself.

December 20, 2015

Webster says won't be nominated for speaker, clears path for Ryan in historic day

The election of a new House speaker in the middle of a Congress is rare, and here is a general rundown of how the related events will unfold Thursday.

December 20, 2015

Ryan gets more, key support ahead of big vote this week to become next GOP House speaker

Wisconsin GOP Rep. Paul Ryan got added support Sunday from a key part of the chamber鈥檚 Republican conference when the leader of the House Freedom Caucus said he was the 鈥渞ight guy鈥� to be the next speaker.

December 20, 2015

Ryan announces he will run for House speaker

Wisconsin congressman Paul Ryan announced Thursday he would seek the House speakership after gaining support from several critical Republican groups.

December 20, 2015

Ryan wins support of key conservative bloc for speaker run

Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan gained support from a key group Wednesday night for House speaker when a supermajority of the House Freedom Caucus announced it was backing him.

December 20, 2015

Powerful, conservative Republican caucus open to Ryan as next speaker

The leader of the House Republicans鈥� most powerful conservative caucus said Sunday that his group would consider Wisconsin GOP Rep. Paul Ryan as the chamber鈥檚 next speaker.

December 20, 2015

Next man up? House GOP pushes reluctant Ryan to seek speaker's chair

Since House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy shocked his congressional colleagues early Thursday by withdrawing his name from consideration to replace John Boehner as Speaker of the House, Republicans have launched a relentless press aimed at convincing House Ways and Means Committee chair Paul Ryan to put himself forward for the job.