Jordan backs expanding interim speaker powers as third vote is scrapped
By Melanie Zanona, Clare Foran, Manu Raju and Haley Talbot, CNN
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By Melanie Zanona, Clare Foran, Manu Raju and Haley Talbot, CNN
Amid the ongoing chaos in the speaker-less House, Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz defended his decision to lead the effort to oust Kevin McCarthy from his speakership but did not articulate what he got out of it besides removing the California Republican from the position.
Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan says he’s still running for House speaker and plans to talk to the Republican members who voted against his bid for the gavel.
According to reports, Republicans decried death threats sent by Jim Jordan supporters, Matt Gaetz almost physically fought a McCarthy supporter, and more.
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio scheduled another House speaker vote Wednesday after failing to secure enough support Tuesday to win the gavel. Follow here for the latest live news updates.