Republican rivals make high-stakes pitch for House of Representatives leadership
Wednesday, 11 October 2023 Two Republican candidates, Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, are vying to become the top Republican in the US Congress after the ousting of Kevin McCarthy. Neither candidate has emerged as a clear frontrunner, causing concerns about a prolonged paralysis in the House. The leadership vacuum is hindering quick action on urgent matters, including the Israel crisis and providing aid to Ukraine.
Stave Scalice, a Republican representative, secured the nomination for the next speaker of the US House of Representatives within his party. Enjoying substantial support from the majority of Republican caucus members, he has committed to fostering unity within the caucus. Scalice attributes various...
US Speaker Kevin McCarthy faced an unprecedented vote resulting in his removal from office, a historic event in U.S. history. This extraordinary showdown was forced by a faction of hard-right..
BREAKING -- Rep. MIKE JOHNSON has won the House speakership. Every House Republican voted for the Louisiana Republican, vaulting him from the vice chairmanship of the House Republican Conference to the..