US EditionUS House Majority Leader Scalise to seek speakership
- Representative Steve Scalise has declared his candidacy to replace Kevin McCarthy as the US House Speaker, emphasizing his experience as the second in command under McCarthy.
- The recent ousting of Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker has created a competitive race to succeed him, with multiple names surfacing as potential contenders.
- The mounting concerns about the fate of spending legislation and the chaos in the House have prompted President Biden to call for a change in the "poisonous atmosphere in Washington.
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Steve Scalise, Jim Jordan announce bids to replace Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House
By Casey Harper | The Center Square House Judiciary Chair Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La, both announced Wednesday their bid to replace Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., as Speaker of the House. A vote for a new Speaker is reportedly not expected until Oct. 11, giving lawmakers about a week to plan their next move. McCarthy, who was pushed out after striking a deal with Democrats to keep the government open, said he doe…
Who is Steve Scalise's wife? House Majority Leader announces run for Speakership following Kevin McCarthy's ouster
Who is Steve Scalise's wife? House Majority Leader announces run for Speakership following Kevin McCarthy's ouster WASHINGTON, DC: House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La, announced his entry into the race to succeed ousted former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif, and lead House Republicans in the lower chamber. Scalise, who is married to his wife Jennifer Scalise and has two children living in Louisiana, marked a pivotal moment in the Republ…
Jordan, Scalise or Trump? Who will replace McCarthy as US House Speaker?
After a small group of hardliners ousted US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in a historic first on Tuesday, some Republicans in the House of Representatives began to place themselves to run for the crucial position. Who will be the next US House Speaker? As the seat remains vacant, here's a list who can possibly replace McCarthy as the US House Speaker. Jim Jordan
Scalise and Jordan announce bids for speaker as vacancy paralyzes the House
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, speaks during a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on what Republicans say is the politicization of the FBI and Justice Department and attacks on American civil liberties on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) (Patrick Semansky / Associated Press) Scalise and Jordan announce bids for speaker as vacancy paralyzes the House National politics Carl Hulse …
Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan front runners for US House speaker
Perth USAsia Centre CEO Professor Gordon Flake says both US congressmen Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are likely candidates to take the job as House speaker. Professor Flake’s comments come as former US House of Representatives speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted from his role on Tuesday. It marks the first time in 113 years where the House speaker lost the role after Mr McCarthy sank to a 216-210 defeat. “Looks like the two leading candidates are …
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