Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy

politician United States

Kevin McCarthy is a U.S. Representative from California, serving since 2007, and has been the Speaker of the House since January 2023. As a leading figure in the Republican Party, McCarthy has been instrumental in navigating party dynamics and legislative strategies, particularly in the context of budget negotiations and efforts to unify the GOP around key policy objectives.

Born on Jan 26, 1965 (61 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.08%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
1,271,975
Power
80,699$
Sentiment
6.25
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 4 6.25 0.35% +10% 331,002,651 1,271,975 $21,000,000 80,699$
Totals 4 331,002,651 1,271,975 $21,000,000 80,699$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy weighed in on the Texas Democratic Senate primary race. 5

Fox News: State Rep James Talarico wins Texas Democratic Senate primary election race

United States United States: Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy discuss Republicans' midterm agenda after President Donald Trump's 'record-long' State of the Union speech. 5

Fox News: Gov. Kathy Hochul demands $13.5B Trump tariff refunds for New Yorkers

United States United States: Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy expressed his concerns about Swalwell's behavior and ties to Fang Fang. 3

Fox News: Chinese consulate photo revives scrutiny over Eric Swalwell’s China ties: 'Recklessness'

Guyana Guyana: Republicans focused particular attention on Smith’s decision to seek limited phone records from former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. 5

Stabroek News: Former US prosecutor Smith says Trump 'willfully broke' laws in bid to keep power

United States United States: Gill zeroed in on a subpoena that sought about three months of data belonging to former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in 2023. 5

Fox News: Top 5 moments from Jack Smith's testimony to Congress

United States United States: Far-right Republicans ousted their own speaker, Kevin McCarthy, for working with Democrats to pass spending legislation. 3

The New York Times: How the House Slumped to Historic Lows of Productivity in 2025