Nine Republicans are vying for the House Speaker position, with current Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his second in command Steve Scalise voting against certifying Joe Biden's win in the 2020 presidential election. Jim Jordan of Ohio took himself out of the running last week, leaving the House to find a suitable candidate who can lead the chamber and represent the Republican party in a way that is beneficial to the nation.
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Nine Republican hopefuls are vying to become the next Speaker of the House of Representatives, following the ousting of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) three weeks ago. The candidates will present their cases to the House Republican Conference on Monday, with Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) among them. Former GOP member David Jolly said that all nine candidates need to get 217 votes to win the nomination, and the lowest vote getter will be knocked off each round until there’s one man standing.
The House of Representatives held a roll call vote to elect a new speaker, with Democrat Hakeem Jeffries receiving 212 votes and Republican Jim Jordan receiving 200. Twenty Republicans voted for someone other than Jordan, indicating deep divisions within the party. The House will now move to a second ballot, where the Republican Party will have to decide whether to rally around Jordan or to back one of the other candidates. It is unclear whether Jordan will be able to secure the majority of votes needed to win the speaker position.
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.
Key takeaways: The House of Representatives has been without a speaker for more than a week, leaving one of America’s branches of government effectively paralyzed.…
On Thursday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise ended his bid for Speaker of the House after he was unable to secure the 217 votes needed to win the gavel. Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, a conservative firebrand and vocal critic of the Democratic majority, has since renewed his bid for the speakership. Scalise withdrew his candidacy in the hopes of finding a candidate who can bring the party together, and Jordan's candidacy is sure to be closely watched in the coming weeks.
This article covers the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, the Maui wildfire, and the shooting at an airport garage in Philadelphia. In response to the violence, the U.S. is planning evacuation flights for Americans in Israel, while the U.S. Capitol Police has provided briefings to lawmakers regarding enhanced protections. Additionally, Steve Scalise has withdrawn his bid to be House speaker and an officer has been convicted in the death of Elijah McClain.
Key takeaways: Steve Scalise (R-LA) has withdrawn his name from consideration as the Republican nominee for Speaker of the House. The Republican party is now…