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Kevin McCarthy Considers Bid About House Speakership Amid Israel Crisis

In a surprising turn of events, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy hinted at the possibility of vying for the speakership role once more, despite his recent removal and earlier statements indicating he wouldn’t seek the position again. On Capitol Hill this Monday, McCarthy unveiled a detailed five-point strategy to address the recent aggressive actions by Hamas against Israel. When questioned about the potential of another bid for the speakership, McCarthy responded, “This is about a …

Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise Announce Their Intention to Run for House Speaker

On October 3rd, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was removed from his position as the Speaker of the House. This major development has created an opportunity for new leadership, and two prominent House Republicans have already expressed their desire to step in and take up the mantle. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), who chairs the influential House Judiciary Committee, and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) are the first to announce their candidacies for the Speaker’s role …