House Leadership Crisis: Uncertainty Looms Over Legislative Agenda

The House of Representatives is experiencing a state of paralysis without an elected speaker, with lawmakers unable to advance legislation or refer bills to committees. The House Republicans are uncertain about the limitations of the interim speaker's role and the enforcement authority of their subpoenas in the impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden. Despite the chaos, the House Oversight and Judiciary committees plan to continue their investigations. However, the pressure is mounting as government funding is set to expire, and there is uncertainty about the basic rules of House operation. The situation could potentially last for weeks as Republicans work to unify behind a new speaker.