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The Latest Breaking News from Kevin McCarthy

GOP congresswoman announces retirement amid House speaker chaos

Debbie Lesko said she will not seek re-election because ‘Washington is broken’

The Independent UK

Jim Jordan called out for failure to pass any legislation in 16 years before House speaker vote

Rep Aguilar slammed Mr Jordan as a ‘legislative terrorist’

The Independent UK

House speaker live updates | Jim Jordan set to try again

Bipartisan groups of lawmakers have been floating ways to operate the House by giving greater power to the interim speaker, Republican Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina, or another temporary speaker

The Independent UK

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Jim Jordan loses US House speaker vote for second time as support ebbs

Tally showed 22 members of his own party opposing him, including four Republicans who supported Jordan a day earlier

The Guardian - US

MAGA still wins, even if Jordan doesn't

Even if GOP normies can block Jim Jordan (for now), they still have to run with Donald Trump in 2024

Salon

What to know about the US House speaker election

After Jim Jordan failed to win the gavel on Tuesday, the House gears up for a second round of voting on Wednesday

The Guardian - US

Fox News host caught on hot mic saying ‘dumba**’ during House speaker vote

Outburst came after first Republican congressman voted for someone other than Ohio Rep Jim Jordan

The Independent UK

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"Will get worse": Jordan loses 1st vote

“I personally know 5 will change their votes from yes to no on second round," one Republican told Politico

Salon

Three Texas Republicans help block Jim Jordan from becoming U.S. House speaker in first vote

Reps. Jake Ellzey, Kay Granger and Tony Gonzales joined 17 other House Republicans to block the Ohio Republican from the gavel.

The Texas Tribune

Jordan holdouts in open revolt ahead of Wednesday speaker vote - Roll Call

Republicans on the House spending panel, among others, appeared to be in an all-out rebellion against a potential Jim Jordan speakership.

Roll Call

If Jim Jordan fails, who’s the next House speaker?

Several options have been floated as possible next options, but it remains unclear if anyone can get the 217 votes needed

The Independent UK

Win or lose, Jim Jordan is GOP low point

Jim Jordan's threats and empty promises may not be enough to end all-out Republican chaos

Salon

‘Oh, come on!’ Groans and gritted teeth as Jordan loses first speaker round

As Jim Jordan came up short Tuesday afternoon, visitors watching from the gallery said this was — and wasn’t — planned.

Roll Call

U.S. House pauses for the night before another attempt to elect a speaker

Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan failed to secure enough votes for the speakership Tuesday, and his allies are continuing to try to convince Republican opponents to get onboard before a second vote on Wednesday.

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The Guardian - US

Seth Meyers on Republicans: ‘I’ve seen more organized groups of seagulls fighting over a potato chip’

Late-night hosts discuss GOP dysfunction in a speaker-less House, Trump’s new gag order, and Taylor Swift’s relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce

The Independent UK

AOC makes 11th-hour call to block Jim Jordan in House speaker vote

AOC notes that Jordan ‘voted to overturn the United States’ election and who supports a national abortion ban’

The Independent UK

What time is the second House speaker vote for Jim Jordan?

A Jordan speakership looks far away as House convenes today for second ballot

Salon

GOP holdouts threaten to embarass Jordan

Fox News hosts sound the alarm as detractors threaten to sink Jordan's speaker bid in House vote

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Jordan falls short on speaker election first ballot - Roll Call

Rep. Jim Jordan couldn't muster enough votes to be elected speaker on his first try Tuesday as 20 GOP lawmakers voted for someone else.

The Guardian - US

House in limbo after 20 Republicans sink Jim Jordan’s first attempt to win speaker vote - as it happened

Hardline congressman will attempt second vote on Wednesday after falling short in first House speakership vote

The Independent UK

Jim Jordan is a conservative hellraiser in the House. Now he’s Trump’s top choice for speaker

Eric Garcia chronicles how the Ohio Republican, once called a ‘legislative terrorist’ who helped Trump try to overturn the 2020 election, is now trying to replace Kevin McCarthy after Steve Scalise bows out

The Independent UK

McCarthy predicts Jim Jordan will get enough votes to win House speakership

House Republicans voted to nominate far-right representative Jim Jordan to speaker on Friday

The Independent UK

Here’s what will happen next — maybe — as Jim Jordan pushes to become House speaker

Jordan to push ahead with second vote today after 20 House Republicans vote against him on first ballot

The Independent UK

Live updates | GOP will make another attempt at seating House speaker with Jim Jordan's nomination

Republicans are set to make another attempt at seating a House speaker, hoping to elevate a chief ally of Donald Trump to a center seat of U.S. power

The Independent UK

Jim Jordan closes in on the votes he needs. But his House speaker bid still has issues

The right-wing firebrand still needs to win over some of his critics to get to 217

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