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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

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25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

Twenty-five years have passed since gay 21-year-old college student Matthew Shepard died after being beaten and tied to a remote fence

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Supreme Court conservatives doubt South Carolina map discriminates against Black voters

A federal court already rejected the state’s congressional map. Conservative justices are sceptical

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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.

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DeSantis condemns antisemitism but dodges question on GOP links to Nick Fuentes

The Florida governor said he would not have dinner with the white nationalist, but stopped short of condemning other Republicans that associated with him

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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.

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Disaffected Republicans seek alternatives to Trump at Romney-Ryan donor summit

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan reunited for a gathering with some of their former top donors this week

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Dan Patrick says PAC leader’s meeting with white supremacist was a “blunder,” but will keep group’s $3 million contribution

Two other Republican lawmakers are giving away donations after Nick Fuentes was seen visiting the office building associated with Defend Texas Liberty PAC President Jonathan Stickland. The meeting has roiled the party, leading to many Republicans calling on their peers to return money from the PAC.

The Texas Tribune

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

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.

Zenger

Hern wants to replace Scalise as majority leader - Roll Call

Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., said he would run for House majority leader after Steve Scalise won the GOP conference nomination for speaker.

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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

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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

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.

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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.

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Kari Lake running in Arizona sharpens contours of 2024 Senate race - Roll Call

Kari Lake running for senator in Arizona gives Republicans a high-profile candidate who can raise money in a battleground state.

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

Salon

Trump has reason to worry about RFK Jr.

Trump depends on the crank vote that the anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist could siphon off

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

The Independent UK

Who will become the new House speaker?

The House has been in turmoil ever since Kevin McCarthy was ousted as speaker on 3 October. As Republicans scramble to find his successor, here’s a look at some of the possible contenders. Rachel Sharp reports

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House speaker race: How the vote for McCarthy’s replacement will unfold

House to select speaker as soon as Wednesday, but that’s no guarantee that the chaos will subside

WEKU

South Carolina redistricting case could add Democratic House seats

At issue is the way the Republican-dominated state legislature equalized the population of its congressional districts.

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