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October 14, 2023

Capitol Hill rollercoaster: Jordan clinches speaker nomination but still battles for the gavel

After a rollercoaster week and much deliberation within the conference, the House GOP selected Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio as their next horse in the speaker race.

October 13, 2023

Group of moderate Dem lawmakers offer deal to expand McHenry's powers amid speaker fight

A group of moderate Democrat lawmakers offered a deal to House Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., to expand his powers in exchange for more bills on the floor.

October 13, 2023

McCarthy raised $15.3 million in last quarter as speaker of the House, bringing total GOP fundraising to $78M

Rep. Kevin McCarthy raised $15.3 million for the House GOP in his last quarter as speaker of the House for a total of nearly $80 million for congressional Republicans this cycle.

October 13, 2023

McCarthy backs Jim Jordan for speaker amid Austin Scott challenge

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has thrown his support behind Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan for House speaker after Rep. Austin Scott announced his candidacy.

October 13, 2023

Georgia GOP Rep Austin Scott announces bid for House speaker

Georgia Republican Rep. Austin Scott, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, announced his candidacy for the lower chamber's speaker's gavel.

October 13, 2023

Tennessee lawmaker calls on House GOP to 'lock the door' and work through weekend to elect speaker

Tennessee GOP Rep. Andy Ogles is sending around a dear colleague letter to his fellow House GOP lawmakers calling for the conference to continue meeting until a speaker is chosen.

October 13, 2023

House chaos stretches on after Scalise's stunning withdrawal as speaker candidate. What's next?

The House continues to stand still as chamber Republicans push to elect a new speaker after House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., withdrew from the race.

October 12, 2023

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise withdraws his name from the speaker race

Republican House Majority Leader Steve Scalise withdraws his name from the speaker race after receiving the nomination but failing to receive enough votes.

October 12, 2023

Republicans Gaetz, Greene blast party's closed-door speaker discussions

Some House Republicans are criticizing the conference's closed-door meetings to choose a new speaker, even though that is typically the norm for leadership discussions.

October 12, 2023

Trump endorsement fails with surprise GOP speaker pick of Scalise over Jordan

Former President Trump's speaker endorsement failed on Wednesday when the GOP picked House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., as their nominee for top House lawmaker.