"McCarthy's Refusal to Endorse Trump Sparks GOP Tensions"

Speaker Kevin McCarthy is declining to officially endorse Donald Trump's third White House bid in order to avoid a potential civil war within the House GOP over the 2024 primary. While many of McCarthy's members have already backed Trump, other Republicans, including swing-seat lawmakers and allies of Trump's rivals, are steering clear of the polarizing former president. McCarthy is providing political cover to his vulnerable members by not fully embracing Trump, but the pressure to choose sides will continue to grow as Trump secures more support across the House GOP. McCarthy's decision is influenced by concerns that a Trump endorsement could harm the party's chances of keeping the House in the 2024 elections.