#GOP ditches Jordan and scrambles for Speaker: Five takeaways

#GOP ditches Jordan and scrambles for Speaker: Five takeaways

House Republicans ditched Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) as their nominee for Speaker on Friday, thrusting the GOP conference back to square one and escalating the chaos that has ensnared the group for nearly three weeks. Jordan is the second Speaker nominee to be rejected by House Republicans. Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), who initially clinched…

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#The 14 Republicans who switched their votes to McCarthy

#The 14 Republicans who switched their votes to McCarthy

The 14 Republicans who switched their votes to McCarthy UPDATE: This story was updated at 3:24 p.m. to clarify Rep.-elect Eli Crane as a “no” vote on electing Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker. It was earlier updated to reflect Rep. Andy Harris’s (R-Md.) vote for McCarthy on the 13th ballot. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) made…

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#The Memo: Chip Roy seizes his moment

#The Memo: Chip Roy seizes his moment

The Memo: Chip Roy seizes his moment The chaotic failure of House Republicans to elect a Speaker — so far — has had a silver lining for at least one member.  Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), a leading opponent of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), has seized the national stage. In doing so, he has elicited jeers…

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#Trump’s clout takes hit from Speaker’s fight

#Trump’s clout takes hit from Speaker’s fight

Trump’s clout takes hit from Speaker’s fight Former President Trump’s political clout has taken another serious hit, as Republicans opposed to Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s Speakership bid ignore his pleas to back the California Republican.  It’s just the latest sign that Trump’s once-iron grip on his party is weakening, a reality that raises questions about his…

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#Speaker delay halts national security briefings for lawmakers

#Speaker delay halts national security briefings for lawmakers

Speaker delay halts national security briefings for lawmakers The disorder in the House is leaving lawmakers fuming over their inability to stay apprised on national security matters, as it is blocking them from entering classified briefings or meeting with top officials.  Lawmakers say they can’t even go into a special room known as the sensitive…

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