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As speaker, 'fire-breather' Jordan would have to become deal-maker

Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan battled Republican leadership, but now wants to become the House speaker after Kevin McCarthy's ouster.

Roll Call

Peter Dutton is the exploding fire hydrant of politics, pushing his party to the angry fringes and electoral oblivion

Anger and aggression in rightwing politics is now a multinational enterprise, and the opposition leader heads the local charge

The Guardian - AU

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…

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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

Up First briefing: Ukraine's land scarred by war; Iranian activist wins Nobel Prize

The vast Ukrainian farmland abandoned due to war can be seen from space. Jailed Iranian human rights activist and journalist Narges Mohammadi wins the Nobel Peace Prize.

WEKU

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

Photos of the week ending October 6, 2023 - Roll Call

Photos of the week: A speaker ousted, a new senator and a new Supreme Court term dominated the Hill this week. Roll Call photojournalists were there.

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Why do eight radicals hold power over the entire US House of Representatives?

There are hundreds of Congresspeople representing millions of Americans – yet undemocratic rules give people like Matt Gaetz outsized sway

The Guardian - US

"The Donald Trump show is over"

Sorry, Donald: Trump wanted to look tough, but instead New York Attorney General Tish James ran him out of town

Salon

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

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

Eric Trump claims Donald will need a ‘bigger gavel’ if he becomes speaker

‘I would make sure he got a bigger gavel than the small little one that they have,’ said Eric Trump

The Independent UK

Republicans just made history with McCarthy’s ouster. Who is it actually going to hurt?

Kevin McCarthy’s ouster is only the beginning of a painful process in the House of Representatives, Eric Garcia reports

The Independent UK

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

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Trump backs Jordan, adding to GOP speaker drama - Roll Call

Donald Trump, mentioned as a candidate himself, is backing Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan for House speaker after the ouster of Kevin McCarthy.

Al Jazeera

‘Dysfunctional’: Speaker debacle plunges US politics into uncertainty

As Republicans deliberate to choose a new leader to succeed McCarthy, experts say next speaker will not have it easy.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls leads push for Donald Trump to be next House Speaker

Trump has shown some signs of humoring the idea. He posted a picture of himself with the speaker’s gavel on social media and is reportedly considering visiting the Capitol next week.

The Independent UK

Republicans support scrapping rule that allowed Gaetz to oust McCarthy

Earlier this year, Kevin McCarthy agreed to lower the threshold for the motion to vacate from a party’s majority to one member

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The Independent UK

Nancy Mace may face ethics probe after begging for campaign funds on Fox News

Ms Mace was one of eight House Republicans who voted to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

The Independent UK

Eric Trump moans about ‘smelly’ courtroom where dad is on trial

‘The courthouse I was in today, it’s disgusting. It smells. You had cables running across all the walls. It’s a disgrace,’ Eric Trump tells Newsmax

The Independent UK

Kevin McCarthy was behind move to boot Pelosi from office, report says

Two alumni of Democratic leadership ousted from offices as McCarthy and allies seek petty revenge

The Independent UK

Eric Trump claims father will need a ‘bigger gavel’ if he becomes speaker

‘I would make sure he got a bigger gavel than the small little one that they have,’ said Eric Trump

The Guardian - US

Seth Meyers: Republicans ‘have a knack for creating history in the most embarrassing way’

Late-night hosts react to Kevin McCarthy’s historic removal from speaker of the House and far-right proposals to replace him with Donald Trump.

Roll Call

Some House Republicans demand rule change to prevent another speaker ouster - Roll Call

House Republicans face a decision in the coming days on not only who should be speaker but also whether to make it easier to stay in the role.

The Guardian - US

Kevin McCarthy is as responsible as anyone for his own downfall

Congressional Republicans were deliberately radicalized – and McCarthy, whatever he may say, played a key role

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