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If Jim Jordan fails, who’s the next House speaker?

Several options have been floated as possible next options, but it remains unclear if anyone can get the 217 votes needed

The Independent UK

Win or lose, Jim Jordan is GOP low point

Jim Jordan's threats and empty promises may not be enough to end all-out Republican chaos

Salon

‘Oh, come on!’ Groans and gritted teeth as Jordan loses first speaker round

As Jim Jordan came up short Tuesday afternoon, visitors watching from the gallery said this was — and wasn’t — planned.

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U.S. House pauses for the night before another attempt to elect a speaker

Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan failed to secure enough votes for the speakership Tuesday, and his allies are continuing to try to convince Republican opponents to get onboard before a second vote on Wednesday.

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Seth Meyers on Republicans: ‘I’ve seen more organized groups of seagulls fighting over a potato chip’

Late-night hosts discuss GOP dysfunction in a speaker-less House, Trump’s new gag order, and Taylor Swift’s relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce

The Guardian - US

AOC makes 11th-hour call to block Jim Jordan in House speaker vote

AOC notes that Jordan ‘voted to overturn the United States’ election and who supports a national abortion ban’

The Independent UK

What time is the second House speaker vote for Jim Jordan?

A Jordan speakership looks far away as House convenes today for second ballot

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GOP holdouts threaten to embarass Jordan

Fox News hosts sound the alarm as detractors threaten to sink Jordan's speaker bid in House vote

Salon

Jordan falls short on speaker election first ballot - Roll Call

Rep. Jim Jordan couldn't muster enough votes to be elected speaker on his first try Tuesday as 20 GOP lawmakers voted for someone else.

Roll Call

House in limbo after 20 Republicans sink Jim Jordan’s first attempt to win speaker vote - as it happened

Hardline congressman will attempt second vote on Wednesday after falling short in first House speakership vote

The Guardian - US

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 Independent UK

McCarthy predicts Jim Jordan will get enough votes to win House speakership

House Republicans voted to nominate far-right representative Jim Jordan to speaker on Friday

The Independent UK

Here’s what will happen next — maybe — as Jim Jordan pushes to become House speaker

Jordan to push ahead with second vote today after 20 House Republicans vote against him on first ballot

The Independent UK

Live updates | GOP will make another attempt at seating House speaker with Jim Jordan's nomination

Republicans are set to make another attempt at seating a House speaker, hoping to elevate a chief ally of Donald Trump to a center seat of U.S. power

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Jim Jordan closes in on the votes he needs. But his House speaker bid still has issues

The right-wing firebrand still needs to win over some of his critics to get to 217

Roll Call

Jordan tries to sway holdouts ahead of high-stakes vote - Roll Call

House GOP support for Jim Jordan of Ohio to be the next speaker climbed on Monday. But he still appeared short of the needed votes.

Roll Call

Democrats see GOP speaker ‘dysfunction’ as path to House majority

From chaos comes opportunity, some say, and while Republicans’ ouster saga may be bad for the country, it’s good for Democrats’ chances.

The Independent UK

McCarthy predicts Jim Jordan will get enough votes to win speakership

House Republicans voted to nominate far-right representative Jim Jordan to speaker on Friday

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First Thing: Israeli occupation of Gaza would be big mistake, says Joe Biden

US president says Hamas must be eliminated but there should be a path to a Palestinian state. Plus, examples of Jewish-Arab solidarity offer hope in Israel

The Independent UK

Republicans hint at possible deal with Democrats on House Speaker as internal fight continues

Mr Turner said Democrats ‘rejected bipartisanship’ by refusing to vote to keep Mr McCarthy as House Speaker

Salon

Will GOP "ignarrogance" lead to doom?

Even if Jim Jordan wins, the speaker's chair will still be vacant. What the hell happened to the Republican Party?

The Guardian - US

Jim Jordan races to try to change minds of holdouts in bid for House speaker

Rightwing speakership contender says he thinks he has 217 votes needed to win as colleague Mike Johnson waits in the wings

The Guardian - US

‘He’s Bakersfield’: Kevin McCarthy’s constituents know him better than he knows himself

Residents of this conservative yet rapidly changing inland California city watch the chaos in Washington with patience and resolve

The Guardian - US

The Conspiracy to End America review: Trump and the fascist threat

Author Stuart Stevens ran Republican campaigns but joined the Lincoln Project. His latest book delivers a chilling warning

The Guardian - US

Hard-right House Republicans are against Ukraine aid – and they seem to be in charge

The chaos in the House may have devastating outcomes for the people of Ukraine, some experts warn

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