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Scalise lacks votes from hardline Republicans to become next House speaker – as it happened

Steve Scalise appears to be struggling to convince several Republican holdouts to support his bid for House speaker

The Guardian - US

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Scalise working to lock down speaker votes as pessimism grows - Roll Call

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise was facing an uphill climb in his bid for the speaker's gavel Thursday.

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Redistricting case has historic connection to South Carolina campaign

Michael B. Moore's campaign for Congress will be affected by a Supreme Court gerrymandering case. His ancestor faced a similar situation.

Roll Call

‘The Jim Jordan from Ohio?’ CNN host incredulous as Nancy Mace claims Democrats trust hardliner

Republican South Carolina congresswoman refuses to support Steve Scalise, party’s choice for US House speaker

The Guardian - US

Marjorie Taylor Greene won’t back Scalise as speaker – but insists it’s for his own good

Steve Scalise was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, in August

The Independent UK

Jake Tapper stunned by Nancy Mace’s claims about speaker vote

‘Name one Democrat from Congress that trusts Jim Jordan,’ CNN’s Jake Tapper challenges Nancy Mace

The Independent UK

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House remains without speaker as Republican holdouts block Scalise

Congressional business at a standstill as House majority leader drops out of speaker race on Thursday

The Guardian - US

The promise of the GOP's speaker debacle

Could GOP chaos lead to a historic compromise with Democrats?

Salon

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.

WEKU

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

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

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Watch live: Inside the US Capitol after Steve Scalise nominated as new House speaker

Watch live as House Republicans emerge from the US Capitol after nominating a candidate to become the new speaker for the House of Representatives.

Salon

House GOP rejects Trump's speaker pick

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

Zenger

Divisions In GOP Emerge Over Biden’s Unified Aid Package For Israel And Ukraine

House Republicans criticize Biden's proposal to combine aid to Israel and Ukraine.

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Rep. Raskin Stands Firm In Defending Constitution Amid Political Crisis

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

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Salon

Mace mocked for "Scarlett Letter" stunt

"Pro tip: Read the book you're referencing before you reference it"

The Guardian - US

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

Salon

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

The Guardian - US

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 Independent UK

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

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’

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