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Scalise says he's a unifier. The current state of the GOP will test that skill

If elected House speaker, Louisiana Republican Steve Scalise would be the first top House leader from the South since Newt Gingrich served as speaker more than 20 years ago.

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Who is Steve Scalise? GOP nomination for next House speaker

After almost a decade as GOP whip and nine months as majority leader, Scalise battles concerns about his health following 2017 shooting and blood cancer diagnosis as he attempts to become Speaker of the House

The Independent UK

Fresh chaos in House speaker race as Scalise drops out – latest

Shocking announcement came after GOP held internal meeting as Scalise struggled to convince holdouts

The Independent UK

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MTG & Boebert unite in blocking Scalise

In a statement made on social media, Greene listed Scalise's cancer as a reason to vote against him

Salon

Chip Roy, Michael Cloud say they’re still against Scalise after he wins party nomination for U.S. House speaker

The two Texas holdouts, combined with a handful of other members who have vowed to vote against Rep. Steve Scalise, could delay the selection of the next House speaker.

The Texas Tribune

Conservative Republican who deposed McCarthy grills Jordan and Scalise about the 2020 election

‘They weren’t direct, they evaded the question,” Ken Buck tells reporters

The Independent UK

House GOP rejects Trump's speaker pick

Republicans instead nominated Steve Scalise, who reportedly compared his politics to ex-KKK leader David Duke

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Speaker vote timing uncertain as Jordan backers hold out - Roll Call

Rep. Steve Scalise's bid for speaker was on shaky ground Wednesday as Republicans went back behind closed doors to figure out next steps.

Roll Call

Rep. Raskin Stands Firm In Defending Constitution Amid Political Crisis

Former President Trump's immunity claim and GOP infighting spark concerns over democratic institutions.

Zenger

Jim Jordan will vote for Steve Scalise to be House speaker, source says – as it happened

‘Scalise won,’ Republicans said as they emerged from a closed door meeting to select nominee for next House speaker

The Guardian - US

A House in turmoil: GOP splits deepen

Whoever is ultimately selected, the new speaker will have the same sword hanging over his head that McCarthy had

Salon

US House speaker vote: how did we get here and what happens next?

Republicans scramble to find a replacement for the ousted Kevin McCarthy as world events demand the attention of the US Congress

The Guardian - US

Ex-Ohio State wrestlers say Jim Jordan unfit for speakership for ignoring sexual abuse scandal

Former athletes say Jordan, as assistant coach, ignored sexual abuse at university and ‘does not deserve to be House speaker’

The Guardian - US

McCarthy refuses to back Scalise or Jordan for House speaker

While appearing to rule himself out, Mr McCarthy said he would not give his endorsement to Steve Scalise or Jim Jordan

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The Guardian - US

Key Republican wears scarlet ‘A’ T-shirt after vote to oust McCarthy

In apparent nod to Nathaniel Hawthorne novel, Nancy Mace says ‘I’m wearing the scarlet letter …after being demonized for my vote’

The Independent UK

Ohio State wrestlers call for ex-coach Jim Jordan not to become House speaker

Jim Jordan has long denied he knew anything about the alleged abuse by Richard Strauss against OSU students

Roll Call

Scalise wins GOP nomination for speaker - Roll Call

House Republicans selected Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., as the party’s nominee for speaker behind closed doors Wednesday morning.

The Conversation

Why the crisis in Israel is putting pressure on GOP to act over vacant House speaker role

In the wake of the Hamas surprise attacks on Israel, and that country’s resulting heavy military response, calls for Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives to pick a new speaker quickly have grown, including from GOP members themselves. The absence of a speaker may slow or limit any aid…

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House GOP rejects effort to raise threshold for speaker - Roll Call

Republicans voted down a rule change on Wednesday morning that would have raised the threshold for sending a speaker candidate to the full House, paving the way for a floor vote potentially later in the day.

The Guardian - US

Who are the main players in the US House speaker race?

As the House prepares to choose a new speaker in the coming days, here’s who you need to know about

The Guardian - US

House speakership battle underscores election-denying Republicans’ power

The speaker race – featuring leading candidates who tried to overturn the 2020 election – is setting off alarms for the future of democracy

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Biden condemns Hamas’s ‘sheer evil’ as Israeli death toll rises to 1,200

President says Hamas does not represent ‘legitimate aspirations’ of Palestinian people and says US ‘stands with’ Israel. Plus, the Chinese women shaking off taboos around divorce

The Independent UK

Who is Steve Scalise? GOP leader seeks promotion in house speaker race

The Independent UK

Jim Jordan is a conservative hellraiser in the House. Now he’s Trump’s top choice for speaker

Eric Garcia chronicles how the Ohio Republican, once called a ‘legislative terrorist’ who helped Trump try to overturn the 2020 election, is now trying to replace Kevin McCarthy after Steve Scalise bows out

The Guardian - US

Republicans nominate Steve Scalise to replace McCarthy as House speaker

Scalise defeats Jim Jordan by 113 votes to 99 but falls short of threshold needed to be elected speaker on House floor

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