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Luke Broadwater
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Jordan to Seek Speakership as Republican Infighting Rages
The hard-right Republican from Ohio was pressing to win the nomination as his party remained in chaos after the ousting of the speaker and the…
Scalise Scrounges for Votes as G.O.P. Speaker Fight Drags On
The No. 2 Republican was working intensively to win over holdouts, but there was no sign of a breakthrough that would allow the House to…
House Republicans Are Deadlocked Heading Into Speaker Contest
Lawmakers were set to meet at 10 a.m. to begin voting on a no
Republicans Are Deadlocked Heading Into Speaker Contest
Lawmakers were set to meet at 10 a.m. to begin voting on a nominee, but there was no consensus, opening the possibility of a drawn-out…
Republicans Search for Unity on Speaker Candidate Ahead of Vote
A majority of G.O.P. lawmakers had yet to declare a preference between the two announced candidates, and former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was leaving the door…
McCarthy Floats Return as Divided G.O.P. Meets to Choose a Speaker
Less than a week after his ouster, the former speaker indicated he would be open to reinstatement as Republicans prepared to discuss whom to nominate…
From the Fringe to the Center of the G.O.P., Jordan Remains a Hard-Liner
Once a tormentor of the Republican Party’s speakers, the Ohio congressman and unapologetic right-wing pugilist has become a potential speaker himself.
Scalise and Jordan Seek House Speaker Backing as Trump Hangs Over Race
The two lawmakers sought support from members of their fractured party as the former president threatened to get involved in a potentially fierce struggle over…
Gaetz’s Challenge to McCarthy Draws Attention to His Ethics Issues
Representative Matt Gaetz is facing a House Committee inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct and misuse of funds. Speaker Kevin McCarthy has argued Mr. Gaetz’s…
First Impeachment Hearing Yields No New Information on Biden
In a chaotic session, Republicans accused the president of crime and corruption, but even their witnesses said the case for impeachment hadn’t been made.