"Rep. Dan Meuser's Surprising Exit from Speaker Race Sparks Controversy Among Republicans"

Republican lawmakers in the House gave a standing ovation to Rep. Dan Meuser (R-Pa.) for dropping out of the speaker's race, leaving eight candidates vying to succeed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). Meuser, an ally of Donald Trump, cited other commitments and his desire to focus on leading Trump's campaign in Pennsylvania as reasons for his withdrawal. The GOP's inability to choose a speaker has delayed House business and could potentially lead to a government shutdown and a lack of military aid.