Republicans still can't choose a speaker of the House. Now what?
The Republicans have now left the lower chamber of Congress paralyzed and unable to function for three weeks, and on Friday they were no closer to a resolution of the problem.
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The Republicans have now left the lower chamber of Congress paralyzed and unable to function for three weeks, and on Friday they were no closer to a resolution of the problem.
Jim Jordan’s attempts to use public pressure from right-wing media have so far backfired, apparently stiffening the resolve of Republicans to oppose him. “Intimidation and threats will not change my position,” said Rep. Kay Granger, a Texas Republican, who was one of the anti-Jordan holdouts.
US House Speaker voting: More voting is expected as Jordan works to shore up support to replace the ousted Kevin McCarthy for the job. | World News
IPEF’s Supply Chain Agreement shows a willingness to break with the past and try new ideas to address challenges to supply chains, but its implementation will be key.
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