Vacant House Speaker

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) reported receiving death threats in the aftermath of her decision to withdraw her support for Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on the second ballot for House Speaker on Wednesday. What Happened: In a statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter,...

The White House has called for an end to the turmoil in the House as Republicans struggle to elect a Speaker. This comes after their nominee, Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), failed to secure the position. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre...

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) expressed concern about the upcoming speaker vote in the House, foreseeing poor results for candidate Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio). What Happened: Gingrich voiced his apprehension on Sean Hannity‘s Fox News show, stating, “My ...

In an impending House Speaker vote, Rep. Jim Jordan‘s (R-Ohio) potential win could stave off major tech antitrust legislation, possibly benefiting tech giants like Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)....

The U.S. House of Representatives, stuck in a leadership deadlock for the past fortnight, has announced a vote for Tuesday to attempt to elect a speaker. According to a Barron’s report, the House has been incapacitated due to the absence of a speaker, hindering crucial spending...

Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) criticized his Republican colleagues for their online advocacy strategy aimed at supporting Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) for House Speaker. What Happened: Crenshaw, on CNN’s “State of the Union,” expressed dissatisfaction with the high-...

Kevin McCarthy expressed disbelief at how a small percentage of those who voted for his removal have caused the chaos within GOP conference. Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) expressed disbelief at how a small percentage of those who voted for his removal last week have caused the ongoing...

Former GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) heightened her criticism of Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), forecasting a future loss of the House for the GOP if the Congressman becomes Speaker. What Happened: Cheney, on Friday, took to social media platform X to express her concerns. She...

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) lashed out at Republicans on Friday for leveraging Steve Scalise‘s (R-La.) cancer diagnosis as a rationale against his bid for the House Speaker role. What Happened: Raskin expressed his astonishment that fellow GOP members, including Marjorie Taylor Greene...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) clashed over the latter’s criticism of Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.). What Happened: Mace refused to back Scalise for the House Speaker position, saying that he "attended a white supremacist...

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) is calling on his Republican colleagues to expedite the vote for a new House Speaker, with the intent of turning attention towards crucial legislation such as the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. As reported by The Hill on Tuesday, McCaul...

Four former Ohio State University wrestlers, who have alleged that Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) did not safeguard them from a sexual predator during his tenure as the team’s assistant coach in the 1980s and ’90s, called the congressman unfit to become the next House Speaker. What...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Sunday said the U.S. is in a “serious weakened position” due to a vacant Speakership, coinciding with Israel’s formal declaration of war. What Happened: Greene, in response to Fox News’s Maria Bartiromo’s query on whether the...

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) believes he stands a strong chance of being elected as the upcoming Republican speaker of the House. What Happened: Jordan, during an appearance on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” was seemingly enthusiastic about his prospects,...

Political drama was the talk of the week with significant developments from both the U.S. and international political stages. From Kevin McCarthy‘s clap back to his critics within the Republican party, to a top Kremlin mouthpiece suggesting a nuclear scare tactic, the weekend was fraught with...