Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio has declared his candidacy for speaker of the House, citing strong support from fellow House Republicans and a desire to unite the fractured GOP conference. He has also criticized federal spending and the alleged persecution of former President Donald Trump. Other lawmakers, such as Rep. Steve Scalise, have also signaled they will seek the speaker's gavel, and the House Republican Conference is expected to meet on Thursday to discuss the election.
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House Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry has ordered the eviction of former Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Steny Hoyer from their offices in the Capitol, sparking criticism from both sides of the aisle. This move comes after the ouster of Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as House Speaker, which was caused by months of GOP infighting led by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.). Despite the criticism, many are hoping that the new Republican Leadership can now focus on more pressing matters.
Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House, announced his resignation after a 216-210 vote in the chamber, citing the need to do the right thing and his desire to find compromise. He thanked everyone for their support and said that the country was "too great for small visions". It is still unknown what the future holds for McCarthy.
Key takeaways: Republican lawmakers announced plans to hold a candidates’ forum and elect a new speaker of the House of Representatives next week. Patrick McHenry,…
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has called out the eight breakaway Republicans who voted to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy as "traitors," causing "total chaos" and inviting negative media attention to the Republican Party. The move was led by Rep. Matt Gaetz (Fla.) and McCarthy lost the vote and then announced he wouldn't be running to get the job back. Gingrich has suggested that the eight Republicans should be "primaried," and the future of the Republican Party remains uncertain.
Key takeaways: Kevin McCarthy’s decision not to seek his old job has set off intense jockeying among ambitious House Republicans. McCarthy’s tenure as leader of…
Nancy Pelosi, former House Speaker, has been ordered to vacate her workspace in the Capitol by the new interim Speaker Patrick McHenry. This incident has caused a stir among both Republicans and Democrats, and it remains to be seen how the new Republican leadership will address this situation and the important decisions that they must make, including the potential impact on the bipartisan "problem solvers caucus".
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), leaving the chamber in a state of paralysis and increasing the odds of a government shutdown. With no clear successor, the Republican Party is now tasked with finding a new leader to take the House forward and avoid a costly budget standoff. The future of the chamber is uncertain, and the party will need to find a consensus soon.