House Speaker

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has issued a stern warning about the potential for chaos within the GOP House conference following the election of a new Speaker, as reported by The Hill. What Happened: Gingrich, in a recent “Fox News Sunday” interview, suggested the House GOP...

U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) put his Speaker of the House bid on hold Thursday and backed Representative Patrick T. McHenry (R-NC) for the role of interim speaker. What Happened: Jordan opted against forcing a third vote for the speaker position on Thursday, confronted by resistance from a...

The ongoing stalemate regarding the House Speaker election continues to amuse Mary Trump, the niece of former President Donald Trump.  The psychologist shared her thoughts on the limited votes received by the Republican candidate, Representative Jim Jordan (R-OHIO) — who...

Former Senator Claire McCaskill predicted a rocky tenure for Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) if he secures the House speakership. What Happened: McCaskill, in an interview with MSNBC, expressed her astonishment over House Republicans’ desire to elevate Jordan to the top post in...

Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) on Sunday said if House Republicans are unable to elect a new Speaker soon, they may have to negotiate a deal with Democrats. What Happened: Turner spoke on CBS News’ “Face the Nation” about the possibility of needing to work with Democrats to...

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) was selected Friday as the GOP's nominee for House speaker after House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) withdrew his candidacy for the vacant leadership role in a Republican Party in turmoil.  What Happened: House Republicans put forth Jordan, the ...

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) has exited the race to become Speaker, a day after securing the Republican nomination. This abrupt decision has left the Speaker’s race wide open. What Happened: According to The Hill, Scalise had won the internal GOP election during a confidential...

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OHIO), who had the backing of former president Donald Trump, failed to get the Republican party’s nomination as the GOP members in a secret ballot backed House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) as the party’s nominee for the speaker post. Donald Trump’s...

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) is not backing down on her support for Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) as a contender for the Speaker of the House role, despite the GOP’s nomination of Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.). Mace’s claims that some Democrats trust Jordan in this position have been met...

On Wednesday, House Republicans put their weight behind Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), nominating him as their choice for the next Speaker. This move comes in the wake of the unexpected removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from his position, according to several congressional insiders who...

In the midst of the Israel crisis, the past Speaker, Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), has left the door ajar for a possible return to his former position. What Happened: According to Politico, McCarthy refrained from endorsing a successor and left the decision up to the House Republican Conference....

Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) dismissed the idea of Donald Trump serving as the next House speaker. What Happened: Trump, the 2024 GOP presidential frontrunner, had earlier suggested that he might accept the role of House speaker until a decision on a new speaker was made following...

Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, is reportedly mulling over a visit to the Capitol next week. An insider revealed that Trump may propose his candidature for the role of House Speaker during this visit, reported Politico. What Happened: As per the source, Trump, who is...

In the latest political development, Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has expressed his refusal to support the concept of former President Trump taking up the open House Speaker seat. What Happened: As reported by The Hill, the House Speaker seat has been empty for two days, with...

The House of Representatives voted to remove Kevin McCarthy from his role as speaker Tuesday, marking a historic moment in U.S. politics. This move came after eight Republicans crossed party lines to join Democrats in the ousting, following an initiative led by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.). Rep....