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Kevin McCarthy Opens Door to Another Run for House Speaker

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…
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Jim Jordan Launches Bid for House Speaker

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…
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Trump ‘Open’ to Serving as House Speaker in Short Term

Trump ‘Open’ to Serving as House Speaker in Short Term

President Donald Trump is reportedly "open" to serving as the interim House speaker after Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was ousted from the position in a historic vote on Tuesday. Fox News host Sean Hannity has reported that Trump is “open” to the idea of filling the role in the short-term…
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