Tom Emmer's Swift Exit from House Speaker Race Raises Questions

House Republicans continue to struggle in selecting a new speaker, as Representative Tom Emmer of Minnesota withdrew his bid after facing backlash from the right, including former President Donald Trump. Representative Mike Johnson of Louisiana emerged as the latest contender, but it remains uncertain if he can unite Republicans and end the deadlock. The Republican Party has now spurned all three of their top leaders in the past few weeks, leaving Congress leaderless and paralyzed.