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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

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‘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

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

Roll Call

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

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

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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…

France 24

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.

Axios

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.

Roll Call

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.

Reuters

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 Independent UK

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.

The New Daily

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

Salon

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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

The Independent UK

Boebert says Republican chaos is fine because it means US isn’t sending money to Ukraine

‘Government isn’t spending money sending it to Ukraine so the American taxpayers are certainly winning’

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The Independent UK

Photo of AOC laughing as Matt Gaetz makes impassioned speech goes viral

Gaetz is among the Republicans opposing Kevin McCarthy’s bid for speaker

The Independent UK

'A disaster': Speaker fight exposes GOP leadership vacuum

The stalemate over the Republican House speaker vote is more than just an embarrassment for Kevin McCarthy, who is now the first person in a century to muddle through multiple ballots

The Independent UK

House speaker vote: Right-wingers spurn talk of deal as McCarthy humiliation to continue for fourth day – live

Kevin McCarthy continues to fail to get enough votes to become the next House speaker

Axios

McCarthy sweetens his offer to House GOP rebels

The House resumes at noon eastern time on Thursday.

Los Angeles Times

Deadlocked House adjourns until Thursday after Kevin McCarthy racks up 3 more defeats

WASHINGTON — The House adjourned without electing a speaker on Wednesday after Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failed in his fourth, fifth and sixth attempts to secure the post he has long desired.

Chicago Sun-Times

Still no House Speaker: Mary Miller, from downstate Illinois, emerges as hard-line McCarthy opponent

Illinois Republican Darin LaHood, a Kevin McCarthy backer involved in negotiations, told the Sun-Times on Wednesday night that “I believe we are making progress. The two sides are working diligently together.”

Los Angeles Times

Deadlocked House adjourns until Thursday after Kevin McCarthy racks up 3 more defeats

WASHINGTON — The House adjourned without electing a speaker on Wednesday evening after Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failed in his fourth, fifth and sixth attempts to secure the post he has long desired.

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