"House Majority Leader Steve Scalise to Receive Stem Cell Transplant, Temporarily Steps Down"

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise will be absent from Washington until February to undergo a stem cell transplant for his multiple myeloma treatment, impacting the already narrow Republican majority in the House. This comes at a critical time with looming government shutdown deadlines and the need for bipartisan support to pass legislation. Scalise, who has served as a leadership mentor to Speaker Mike Johnson after being unable to secure the speakership himself, will work remotely during his recovery. His medical challenges, including a previous critical injury from a shooting, highlight his resilience in the face of health issues.