Key takeaways: Steve Scalise has won the Republican nomination for House Speaker, but the full House vote to elect him is still uncertain. Scalise won…
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House Republicans are attempting to select a new speaker after the historic ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy last week. Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Committee chair Jim Jordan are making their pitches to small caucuses and state delegations in an effort to secure the gavel. The nominee will need to secure a simple majority of all House members, though it is unclear when a final decision will be made.
Key takeaways: Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan are the two leading contenders for the Speaker of the House. The stalemate threatens…
House Republicans met Monday night to discuss the process of replacing former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. No official policy decisions were made, but members expressed a variety of opinions on how quickly they could select a speaker and who it might be. The House Republican Conference will hear presentations from speaker candidates on Tuesday, and it is unclear how quickly they will be able to come to a consensus.
House Republicans are set to decide on their next speaker on Tuesday, with Majority Leader Steve Scalise and right-wing firebrand Jim Jordan vying for the role. Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy sent a message to his fellow House Republicans on Monday, indicating that he is still a major player in the race. McCarthy also spoke about the US response to the violence in Israel, where he said the US should provide resources to help defend itself.
The perception of Ukraine on the far-right has also played a role in the situation, leading to the ousting of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
Rep. John Duarte (R-Calif.) is calling for the House of Representatives to reelect former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in order to approve military aid to Israel as soon as possible. Duarte expressed fear that Israel could run short on artillery in the midst of attacks by Hamas and criticized the House for dilly-dallying around with a leadership struggle when one of their strongest allies is under attack. McCarthy has not ruled out another bid for the job, and it remains to be seen if he will be reelected and if the House will be able to approve military aid to Israel in time.
Rep. Mike McCaul (R-Texas) expressed concern over the lack of an elected speaker in the U.S. House of Representatives, noting that it is an unprecedented moment that adds urgency to an already challenging week for fractured House Republicans. McCaul believes it is essential for the House to appoint a speaker in order to send a strong message to U.S. rivals and to effectively respond to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.