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Speaker battle could spark Medicare cuts

Some Republicans say threat of government shutdown is "non-negotiable"

Salon

Elon Musk wants Kevin McCarthy to be speaker of the House and Ron DeSantis to be president

Tesla and Twitter CEO Elon Musk tweeted today, “Kevin McCarthy should be Speaker.”

Fortune

McCarthy fails in speakership bid for third day after 11th vote

The impasse over choosing a House speaker continued as Republican fell short of votes held up by his detractors

The Guardian - US

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US House still without speaker as McCarthy keeps falling short

Despite reports of ‘progress’, Republican leader Kevin McCarthy fails for the 11th time to be elected speaker.

Al Jazeera

McCarthy talks escalate as speaker vote adjourns on Day 3

Talks between McCarthy's allies and GOP holdouts escalated on Thursday evening.

Axios

The GOP Split on Ukraine Aid Isn't Really About Ukraine

For most aid critics, the urge to cut off Kyiv appears unconnected to any sort of principled realism, non-interventionism, or even isolationism.

Reason

Hannity grills Boebert over "math"

"Is this a game show?" Hannity asked Boebert

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Elon Musk throws his support behind Kevin McCarthy in House speaker row

Musk and McCarthy have known each other for years

The Independent UK

Louisiana Now Checking IDs for Watching Porn

Plus: Still no House speaker, the gender gap in college scholarships, Meta fined $414 million, and more...

Reason

House Democrats should unite with moderate Republicans to elect a speaker

In exchange for backing a relatively moderate Republican such as Fred Upton or David Joyce as speaker, Democrats should demand they get equal seats on committees

The Guardian - US

GOP in shambles — Dems are loving it

Actual bipartisanship was on display in Kentucky — not that anyone noticed amid the toddler tantrum on Capitol Hill

Salon

‘Groundhog Day, again’: after sixth vote, still no Republican House speaker

Kevin McCarthy had hoped to grasp the speaker’s gavel, but a deadlock by ultraconservatives placed it beyond his reach

The Guardian - US

McCarthy caves to more MAGA concessions

Despite the negotiations, McCarthy still appears unlikely to have won over enough votes to become speaker

Salon

Another day, similar result: Adjournment with no speaker - Roll Call

GOP leader Kevin McCarthy again didn't reach the magic number to be elected speaker on Thursday, as holdouts continued seeking rules changes.

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The Independent UK

Democrats say Republicans’ speaker debacle has gone from funny to dangerous

But Democrats don’t expect to bail out Republicans anytime soon

France 24

US speaker debacle: New Congress marked by deep Republican divisions

There was gridlock in Washington this week as US Republican Kevin McCarthy failed to become House speaker on the first ballot, something that hasn’t happened for a century. It was supposed to be an easy win for the Republican favourite, but he was blocked three times in one day by…

Axios

McCarthy concessions leave House GOP with institutional anarchy

His desperate scramble to win the speakership has made things a lot worse for any future leader.

Roll Call

Biden announces policies to rein in border crossings - Roll Call

President Joe Biden will announce plans to ramp up fast-tracked deportations and expand ways for some migrants to enter the country legally.

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Reuters

Hardline Republicans dig in against McCarthy's House speaker bid

Hardline Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives rejected Kevin McCarthy's speakership bid for an 11th time on Thursday, while his supporters worked behind closed doors in hopes of cementing a deal that could bring success.

The Independent UK

What happens if Republicans fail to elect Kevin McCarthy as speaker? Here’s what the constitution says

McCarthy has failed to secure a majority even after 11 rounds of voting

The New Daily

Kevin McCarthy: Why Republicans are preventing their leader from becoming US Speaker

Opposition to McCarthy is being orchestrated by members of the “Freedom Caucus” – a group of ultra-conservative Republican House members.

Salon

Kev's lesson: GOP trolls eat their own

Calling Republican renegades "ultraconservative" doesn't cut it: This clown show is a symptom of the big F

WEKU

These 21 House members didn't vote for Kevin McCarthy. Here's what they want

McCarthy is still short of the votes he needs to be speaker, and it's because of a staunch, anti-establishment, intransigent far-right group that wants government to do a lot less.

Salon

Trump debunks McCarthy dumping rumors

"The story and statement that was just put out that I endorsed Byron for Speaker of the House is fake," says Trump

The Independent UK

GOP's McCarthy pressured to 'figure out' speaker race

Pressure is building on Republican Kevin McCarthy to determine whether or not he can win over enough fellow Republicans to become House speaker

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