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Robert F Kennedy Jr announces independent run for president; siblings condemn his ‘perilous’ campaign - as it happened

Kennedy announces he will no longer campaign as a Democrat; his siblings denounce his candidacy as ‘dangerous to our country’

The Guardian - US

Republican lawmaker dismisses possibility Trump could be House speaker

Last week, the former president claimed that ‘a lot of people’ had asked him about becoming speaker

The Independent UK

The greater the fear Trump feels, the more sinister his threats become

Some Republicans in Congress want Trump as speaker of the House. But why? He already directs them by remote control

The Guardian - US

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Outrage TV: critics condemn Gaetz and co for performance over politics

Experts say removal of Kevin McCarthy was in large part to keep rebels relevant on Fox News and other rightwing networks

The Guardian - US

First Thing: IDF decries surprise Hamas attack as ‘worst day in Israeli history’

IDF says conflict ‘could be a 9/11 and a Pearl Harbor wrapped into one’ as Supernova festival-goers describe attack

The Guardian - UK

House GOP to hold speaker forum today as McCarthy mulls return: Live

Two candidates – Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan – have officially entered the race but questions are mounting as to whether either of them has enough support to get the 218 votes needed to take the gavel

The Independent UK

Matt Gaetz says losing his seat would be price worth paying for ousting McCarthy

Florida Republican faces anger of House GOP moderates after successful motion to vacate

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Hakeem Jeffries Slams GOP Move As ‘petty, Partisan And Petulant’

House Minority Leader criticizes eviction of senior Democrats from Capitol offices

Zenger

Jim Jordan likes his chances for Speaker

Some House Republicans want to "bring back Kevin" McCarthy to address aid for Israel in response to Hamas attacks

Salon

Top Republican urges party to end ‘civil war’ and elect House speaker this week

Texas congressman Mike McCaul calls on House to unify and ‘move quickly’ because ‘we cannot paralyze democracy’

The Guardian - US

‘They didn’t stand up to Trump’: how the Republican party descended into disarray

The GOP was once feared for its ability to unite and win – but Kevin McCarthy’s demise shows a party deeply divided

The Guardian - US

The Republican party is at last paying the price of its Faustian pact with Trump

The ousting by extremists of House speaker Kevin McCarthy is a sign of the GOP’s willingness to test the limits of US democracy

The Guardian - UK

Week Of Market Impact: Strong Jobs Report, Govt. Shutdown Averted, And Exxon Considers Acquisition

September jobs report exceeds expectations, Congress avoids shutdown, Exxon eyes Pioneer takeover.

Zenger

Who is Steve Scalise? GOP leader seeks promotion in house speaker race

After almost a decade as GOP whip and nine months as majority leader, Scalise battles concerns about his health following 2017 shooting and blood cancer diagnosis

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Who is ‘McCongressman’ Kevin Hern, running for House speaker?

In a race against more politically experienced rivals, the Republican Study Committee chair is likely to push his business acumen as an advantage

The Guardian - US

Democratic unity strikes contrast to Republican chaos as McCarthy exits

Progressives call on party to seize the moment in the fight against rightwing extremism

WEKU

Today's lesson in AP U.S. Government: What just happened with Kevin McCarthy

The week's turmoil on Capitol Hill was one for the history books — and that has made for some very timely discussions in high school civics classes.

WEKU

Jeered in Washington by his fellow Republicans, Rep. Matt Gaetz gets cheers back home

The Florida congressman is proud to be the one to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. That move hasn't won him any prizes with House Republicans but his constituents want to see more just like it.

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McCarthy's fall marks new low in the speakership's declining status

The status of the speakership has been declining for years. McCarthy's ouster is an extreme example in a sequence of events that have made the speaker more vulnerable — and thus weaker.

The Independent UK

Who is ‘McCongressman’ Kevin Hern, weighing run for House speaker?

In a possible race against more experienced rivals, he is likely to push his business acumen as an advantage

The Independent UK

How does the House vote in a new speaker?

Members of the House will convene next week to elect a new Speaker of the House

The Guardian - US

Biden pledges to work with next House speaker as Jim Jordan welcomes Trump endorsement – as it happened

President declines to comment on Trump-endorsed Jordan speakership bid but adds ‘some … could be easier to work with than others’

The Independent UK

Who is Steve Scalise? GOP leader seeks promotion in house speaker race

After almost a decade as GOP whip and nine months as majority leader, Scalise battles concerns about his health following 2017 shooting and blood cancer diagnosis

The Independent UK

Kevin McCarthy says he’ll run for reelection after resignation rumours

‘No, I’m not resigning. I’m staying, so don’t worry,’ ex-speaker says

The Guardian - AU

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Attack on village cafe kills dozens; how the war in Ukraine gave the EU a newfound sense of purpose

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