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MSNBC Panel Erupts In Laughter At New Kevin McCarthy, Jim Jordan Report

The trio couldn't believe the latest word on the former House speaker and failed nominee to replace him.
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Some Republicans Kept The House Shut Down Over Gay Marriage

Rep. Tom Emmer’s support for gay marriage helped doom his brief bid to become speaker.
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House Republicans Say They’ve Agreed On A Speaker — Again

Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) has become the fourth speaker-designate this month, and the second on Tuesday alone.
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GOP Rep. Drops Out Of Speaker Race And Gets Odd Reaction From Fellow Republicans

The Trump-allied lawmaker made his announcement, and other Republicans offered an unusual reply.
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House Republicans Hoping Third Time’s The Charm In House Speaker Search

The candidates running for the post signed a unity pledge meant to avoid a repeat of previous impasses.
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Nine More Republicans Sign Up For Speaker Bid, Likely Public Humiliation

The GOP threw out Kevin McCarthy, rejected Steve Scalise, and strongly rejected Jim Jordan. Can they agree on anyone?
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What The Hell Is Going On With House Republicans?

One speaker dethroned. Two candidates derailed. An expert on our modern political parties explains what’s behind the Republican Party chaos in Congress.
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Jim Jordan Sheds Even More Votes On Third Try To Become Speaker

After opponents complained of intimidation tactics by his allies, the Ohio Republican saw his vote tally shrink for a second time in a row.
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Steve Scalise Drops Out Of Speaker's Race, Leaving GOP In Turmoil

“I just shared with my colleagues that I’m withdrawing my name as a candidate for the speaker designee,” the Louisiana Republican said.
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‘We Are A Broken Conference’: Republicans At Standstill After Speaker Nominee Drops Out

A majority of Republicans backed Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) for speaker, but not enough for him to actually get the gavel.
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