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New York Republicans prepare to flex muscles in speaker race - Roll Call

Members of New York’s sizable GOP freshman class have a message for the next speaker: The party needs to prove it can govern.

Roll Call · Oct 6, 2023

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 an odds-on favorite to replace Kevin McCarthy

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

Kevin Hern could be an unlikely choice for speaker

They called him “McCongressman.” Now Kevin Hern is chair of the Republican Study Committee — and possibly considering a run for speaker.

Roll Call · Oct 6, 2023

Could Donald Trump stand for US speaker? An expert explains

The roiling civil war on Capitol Hill that’s led to the ousting of Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the US House of Representatives has left Republicans scrambling for a replacement. With no clear successor, the risk of further acute embarrassment to the party, and a slew of legislative priorities on…

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2023

Forgive Us Our…Loans?

Plus: House speaker battles, a Jesus-themed Trump courtroom sketch, Eric Adams' travel plans, and more...

Reason · Oct 6, 2023

Casualties of the GOP's civil war

How can funding for Ukraine survive the fight to replace Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House?

Salon · Oct 6, 2023

Donald Trump backs hard-right loyalist Jim Jordan for House speaker

Ohio congressman is one of two leading candidates alongside Steve Scalise in race to fill role after Kevin McCarthy’s ousting

The Guardian - US · Oct 6, 2023

Who will replace ousted Kevin McCarthy as the new House speaker?

The House has been left in turmoil after Kevin McCarthy was ousted as speaker on Tuesday. As Republicans scramble to find his successor, here’s a look at some of the possible contenders. Rachel Sharp reports

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

The fate of Ukraine funding lies in the balance with speaker's race

The next House speaker will need to win the support of 218 members and Ukraine aid is expected to be a significant factor.

WEKU · Oct 6, 2023

Could Trump become the next speaker of the House?

Donald Trump has revelled in the calls for him to become the next speaker of the House

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023