"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. 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.