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Jim Jordan Falls Short on Votes in First Round of Balloting for House Speaker

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) has fallen short of the number of votes required to secure the speakership in the first round of voting. The House of Representatives is voting on Jim Jordan’s nomination for speaker two weeks after the chamber ousted Kevin McCarthy from the top spot. Jordan has been scrambling to…

Kevin McCarthy Confident Jim Jordan Will Win House Speaker Floor Vote

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has said he's confident Rep. Jim Jordan will win the floor vote to become his successor. McCarthy told Fox News's Brian Kilmeade on Monday that he feels "very good" about Jordan's chances ahead of a crucial vote. House representatives are expected to vote for…

Over 100 Lawmakers Back GOP Bill to Refreeze Biden’s $6 Billion ‘Ransom’ for Iran

Over one hundred lawmakers have backed a Republican bill that seeks to refreeze the $6 billion in Iranian funds that Democrat President Joe Biden released as a "ransom" payment for Iran. The legislation was authored by Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) and would stop the release of $6 billion in frozen…

Steve Scalise Wins Vote to Become Republican House Speaker Nominee

House Republicans have chosen Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) as their nominee for speaker. Scalise won the vote after Republicans huddled behind closed doors for over two hours on Wednesday. GOP lawmakers voted via secret ballot. Scalise won 113 votes, while Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) won 99. House Republicans…

Republicans Demand Freeze on Biden’s ‘Ransom’ Payment to Iran after Hamas Attack

Republicans are calling for a freeze on the $6 billion "ransom" payment that Democrat President Joe Biden gave to Iran last month. The calls come after the Iranian regime-funded terrorist group Hamas launched horrific attacks in Israel over the weekend. As Slay News reported earlier, Iran's Islamic government celebrated the…

Kevin McCarthy Opens Door to Another Run for House Speaker

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has opened the door to the possibility of running for House speaker again. During a new interview, McCarthy refused to rule out another run for his old job, provoking speculation he may be planning another bid. As Slay News reported, McCarthy had previously said he would…

Steve Scalise Puts Biden on Notice, Enters Race for Speaker: ‘Under Biden’s Failed Leadership, Our Country Is Being Pushed to the Brink’

Steve Scalise ripped Joe Biden for the Democrat president's many failures while entering the race for House speaker. As it stands, Scalise will face Jim Jordan but there may be others who enter. Steve said in a letter to his colleagues: “We all came here to save this country from…

Jim Jordan Confirms Biden’s Worst Fears, Says He Will Run for House Speaker

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) has confirmed Democrat President Joe Biden’s worst fears by becoming the first Republican to officially enter the race to be the next House speaker. Biden and the Democrats walked all over ousted former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). However, they will not be able to do so…

Jim Jordan Launches Bid for House Speaker

Republican House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has just entered the race for speaker of the House. A spokesman for the lawmaker confirmed on Wednesday that Jordan is bidding for the job. The news comes less than a day after the chamber ousted Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from the…

Marjorie Taylor Greene Backs Trump as McCarthy’s Replacement: ‘Make Him Speaker, Then Elect Him President’

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has spoken out in support of President Donald Trump being nominated to replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House speaker. As Slay News reported, several Republicans have expressed support for Trump serving as speaker. Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) announced Tuesday night that McCarthy will not…