Moderate Democrats propose McHenry as temporary House leader to end speaker fight

Moderate House Democrats, including members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, have offered a deal to Republicans to end the ongoing fight over choosing a new House Speaker. The Democrats propose granting limited powers to House Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry to address pressing issues such as foreign aid, emergency funding, and government funding. The emergency powers would be granted in 15-day increments until a permanent Speaker is chosen. Meanwhile, the House Republican conference has been unable to unite behind a candidate, with both Rep. Steve Scalise and Rep. Jim Jordan facing opposition from their colleagues.