Behind closed doors on Wednesday morning, House Republicans chose Majority Leader Steve Scalise as their preferred candidate for speaker. However, it is still unclear if Scalise will be able to get the necessary 217 votes to take the gavel.
Representative Nancy Mace has voiced her support for GOP Representative Jim Jordan as the next Speaker of the House.
Rep. Matt Gaetz, who spearheaded the effort to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the top leadership position last week, said it would be “absolutely” worth it for him to lose his own seat in Congress due to his recent efforts.
Representative Matt Gaetz reportedly stated that he does not believe there is a legitimate effort being put into the impeachment inquiry towards President Joe Biden.
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Ohio Republican Jim Jordan for House speaker.
Jim Jordan might be the next House Speaker, while Donald Trump makes an appeal in his N.Y. Civil Case.
Ohio Representative Jim Jordan confirmed to reporters on Wednesday morning that he would be launching a bid to become the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives.
For over six hours on Wednesday, Attorney General Merrick Garland answered questions from members of the House Judiciary Committee on the alleged politicization of the Justice Department (DOJ) under his direction.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan subpoenaed FBI Agent Elvis Chan after backing out of an appearance before the House Judiciary Committee.
Jim Jordan has announced that he will be launching an investigation into Special Counsel Jack Smith’s office over “abusive tactics” allegations.