"House GOP Struggles with Leadership Void and Unwanted Responsibilities"
Republicans are currently grappling with a leadership crisis as they struggle to replace ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The party is divided and directionless, with internal battles and a lack of a strong leader. Former President Donald Trump remains the party's nominal leader, demanding absolute loyalty and creating chaos with his personal feuds and false claims about the 2020 election. This turmoil threatens to define the party's brand heading into future elections, as they seek control of the Senate and the White House. The messy battle for the speakership is largely symbolic, as Democrats currently control both chambers of Congress, but it highlights the dysfunction within the Republican Party.