Rep. Matt Gaetz and Rep. Matt Rosendale recently denounced the Republican effort to impeach President Joe Biden as a political stunt. Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio for the newly-vacated House speaker role, awarding him the Medal of Freedom in a closed-door ceremony. Republicans are struggling to find a leader to replace McCarthy, who has been criticized for his handling of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, and it is unclear if Jordan will be successful in his bid.
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Donald Trump is reportedly considering a visit to the Capitol early next week to unify the Republican party following the ousting of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Rep. Troy Nehls has said Trump will back Rep. Jim Jordan's candidacy for the speakership, and Jordan is seen as a favorite among the far-right Republicans. Trump's endorsement could be a decisive factor in the race for the speakership, with the House expected to vote on the new speaker on Jan. 3, 2021.
President Donald Trump has decided to temporarily pause his lawsuit against Michael Cohen, his former lawyer, due to a busy schedule of civil and criminal battles, as well as his 2024 presidential campaign. The lawsuit was filed in April 2018, alleging that Cohen had defamed him by making false statements to the media, and was dismissed in August 2018, but Trump appealed the decision. It is unclear when Trump will resume the lawsuit, but it is likely to remain on hold for the foreseeable future.
The House of Representatives has removed Kevin McCarthy from the speakership, the first time in the House's 234-year history that a speaker has been removed in this manner. Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan have both announced they are running to be the next speaker, while Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Troy Nehls and Greg Steube have stated that they want former President Donald Trump to be speaker. Trump is reportedly considering a visit to the Capitol next week, ahead of an election for the House's top job.
President Donald Trump has filed a motion to dismiss the 2020 election interference case against him, claiming that his efforts to remain in the White House were part of his official responsibilities and should be protected by presidential immunity. His legal team has argued that the special counsel's team falsely claimed Trump's motives were impure and that his efforts to ensure election integrity were misconstrued. The motion to dismiss is the latest move in the ongoing legal battle, and it is unclear if it will be successful.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers have filed a motion to dismiss criminal charges against him for his actions leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, coup attempt, arguing that the charges are based on actions within the "outer perimeter" of his official duties and that the decision to charge him was politically motivated. The judge has yet to rule on the motion, and the outcome of the case remains to be seen.
Key takeaways: Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) has spoken with former President Donald Trump about his bid to become the next Speaker of the House of…
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.