This week, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) is leading the race for the next Speaker of the House, with 152 Republicans having expressed their support for him in a secret ballot. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) has also announced his support for Jordan, citing their shared views on defense funding and other appropriations. Jordan has expressed confidence in his chances, having stayed in Washington over the weekend to meet with GOP lawmakers and address their concerns. If he wins the majority of the votes, he will become the first Republican from Ohio to hold the position since 2011.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) spoke on NBC's "Meet the Press" about informal discussions between Democrats and Republicans to form a bipartisan governing coalition, as the House Speaker stalemate continues in Washington. Republicans have nominated Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) for the speaker position, but Democrats have remained united in their opposition to the candidates the GOP has put forward. Jeffries said it's time to end the Republican civil war and get back to doing the business of the American people.
Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, suggested on CBS's "Face the Nation" that a deal with Democrats may be necessary to choose a new House speaker if Republicans are unable to elect someone on their own. Turner believes Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, would be an "excellent speaker," but that he faces an uphill climb with at least 10 to 20 Republican members opposing his nomination. Turner is open to working with Democrats to find a "mutually acceptable speaker," emphasizing the importance of the House coming together to find a solution.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has taken a hard-line stance on the potential of Palestinian refugees coming to the United States, arguing that they should not be allowed in and dismissing international entreaties for Israel to provide utilities to the Gaza Strip. His comments have been met with criticism from human rights groups, and will likely be a major talking point in the upcoming Republican presidential debates. It remains to be seen whether his hard-line stance will be shared by the other candidates.
The House of Representatives is set to vote on a new speaker after the ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy. Rep. Patrick McHenry was named speaker pro tempore, but the GOP caucus has been unable to unite behind a single candidate. Rep. Mike Turner has suggested a deal with Democrats if the GOP cannot come to an agreement, and the House is expected to vote on Tuesday.
The Republican Party is in a state of disarray as they attempt to fill the role of Speaker of the House. Rep. Jim Jordan has won the caucus vote, but has been unable to garner enough support from both the Republican establishment and the Trumpist right. In an effort to rally support, the party has launched a press campaign and enlisted right-wing media and activists.
Attorney General Jeff Landry, a Republican backed by former President Donald Trump, has won the Louisiana governor’s race, beating out 24 other candidates and reclaiming the governor’s mansion for the GOP for the first time in eight years. Landry, who has raised the profile of attorney general since 2015, won with 56% of the vote.
Republican New York City Council Member Inna Vernikov was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a weapon after she was seen openly carrying a handgun to a pro-Palestinian rally at Brooklyn College. Vernikov had previously accused people protesting in support of Palestine of being terrorists and expressed her support for Jewish students at the rally. If convicted, she could face up to seven years in prison.