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 · Oct 12, 2023
‘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 · Oct 12, 2023
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 · Oct 12, 2023
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 · Oct 12, 2023
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 · Oct 12, 2023
The promise of the GOP's speaker debacle Could GOP chaos lead to a historic compromise with Democrats? Salon · Oct 12, 2023
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 · Oct 12, 2023
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 · Oct 12, 2023
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 · Oct 12, 2023
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 · Oct 11, 2023
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 · Oct 11, 2023
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. The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
House GOP rejects Trump's speaker pick Republicans instead nominated Steve Scalise, who reportedly compared his politics to ex-KKK leader David Duke Salon · Oct 11, 2023
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. Zenger · Oct 11, 2023
Zenger · Oct 11, 2023 Rep. Raskin Stands Firm In Defending Constitution Amid Political Crisis Former President Trump's immunity claim and GOP infighting spark concerns over democratic institutions.
Salon · Oct 11, 2023 Mace mocked for "Scarlett Letter" stunt "Pro tip: Read the book you're referencing before you reference it"
The Guardian - US · Oct 11, 2023 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 · Oct 11, 2023 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 · Oct 11, 2023 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 · Oct 11, 2023 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 · Oct 11, 2023 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 · Oct 11, 2023 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’
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 Ohio State wrestlers call for ex-coach Jim Jordan not to become House speaker Jim Jordan has long denied he knew anything about the alleged abuse by Richard Strauss against OSU students
Roll Call · Oct 11, 2023 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.
The Conversation · Oct 11, 2023 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…