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Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) dropped out of the speaker's race just hours after being selected as the Republican Party's nominee. The reasons for his withdrawal are not specified in the article, but CNN's Manu Raju reports on the development.
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.
The GOP leadership crisis deepens as House Republicans struggle to elect a new speaker, leaving the chamber paralyzed and raising concerns over the ability to address major international and domestic issues. Majority Leader Steve Scalise abruptly withdrew from the speaker's race, and Rep. Jim Jordan is now seen as a potential candidate. However, there are doubts about whether Jordan can secure the 217 votes needed to win the gavel. Republicans are divided, with some expressing opposition to Jordan's bid and concerns about rewarding "bad behavior" by a small group of holdouts. The GOP is considering expanding the powers of interim Speaker Patrick McHenry, but this move could face legal complications.
The Biden administration and congressional Democrats are considering tying legislation for additional military support for Israel with military assistance for Ukraine, Taiwan, and potentially border funding, in an effort to secure aid for Ukraine amid dwindling support from House Republicans. The move is expected to face opposition from hardliners in the House who oppose providing more funding to Ukraine. The question of how to support Israel and Ukraine in uncertain times is further complicating the ongoing speaker's race in the House, with no clear candidate securing the necessary votes. The White House has yet to formalize a request for additional aid to Israel, but briefers have emphasized the eventual need as Israel depletes its munitions.