Key takeaways:
- House Republicans are set to decide on their next speaker Tuesday.
- McCarthy said the US should provide Israel with the resources it needs to defend itself.
- The race for speaker is a crucial one for House Republicans, as it will determine who will lead the party in the coming months.
House Republicans are set to decide on their next speaker Tuesday, a week after an internal revolt ousted former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. McCarthy appeared before reporters Monday to send a message to his fellow House Republicans, that he is still around if they are having second thoughts.
McCarthy also spoke about the United States’ response to the recent violence in Israel, where the militant group Hamas killed hundreds of people in a surprise attack over the weekend. He said the US should provide Israel with the resources it needs to defend itself.
A GOP candidate will need to win a simple majority of the House to be elected speaker, at least 217 of the 221 Republicans. Majority Leader Steve Scalise has secured some endorsements from center-right and swing district members, while right-wing firebrand Jim Jordan has the support of former President Donald Trump and various House conservatives.
The race for speaker is a crucial one for House Republicans, as it will determine who will lead the party in the coming months. It is unclear who will win the race, but McCarthy’s comments Monday indicate that he is still a major player in the House Republican conference.
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