After four days of Republican dysfunction and 15 rounds of voting, the Freedom Caucus paved the way for Rep. Kevin McCarthy, a Republican son of a firefighter from Bakersfield, Calif., to be elected Speaker of the House of Representatives. The victory came after midnight on Jan. 7. Alaska freshman Democrat Rep. Mary Peltola, although having … Continue reading McCarthy voted Speaker of House in chaotic session, 15 rounds of voting, and physical restraint of a member