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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer dismissed the push to release Jeffrey Epstein files as a 'non-issue,' criticizing the political focus on Epstein as unnecessary and highlighting the lack of Democratic pressure on the matter during Biden's presidency.
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer used his official social media account to publicly identify a transgender high school softball player from Minnesota, amid ongoing legal disputes over transgender athletes' participation in sports, drawing criticism from state legislators and advocacy groups for potentially endangering the athlete's safety and privacy.
Speaker Mike Johnson's weakened position within the House GOP has sparked internal discussions about potential replacements, with some Republicans quietly positioning themselves for a future leadership shakeup. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, who previously ran for the speakership, has been working to repair his relationship with Donald Trump and improve his standing within the party. Other potential contenders include House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik. While Johnson's position is currently bolstered by the GOP's inability to unite behind a successor and potential Democratic support, there is uncertainty about his long-term future, especially with some Republicans questioning whether he can hold onto his post next Congress.
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer claims that President Biden is only addressing border security because it has become a political liability for the White House, criticizing the administration's approach and executive actions. Emmer emphasized the need for a substantive fix and expressed skepticism about the proposed border deal, highlighting concerns about parole authority and catch and release policies. He argued for reinstating Trump's Remain in Mexico policy and criticized the administration for undoing previous efforts to secure the border.
House Republicans have elected Rep. Mike Johnson (La.) as their fourth speaker-designate, following the withdrawal of Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Minn.) after former President Donald Trump criticized his candidacy. Johnson, a close ally of Trump, will face the challenge of securing the necessary 217 Republican votes on the House floor to become the speaker. The lack of a speaker has paralyzed the House, preventing legislative business from taking place. Republicans are considering a resolution to temporarily empower Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick T. McHenry (R-N.C.) to oversee the House chamber and pass legislation until Jan. 3, 2024.
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.
MSNBC host Joy Reid burst into laughter upon hearing the latest Republican plan to nominate a Speaker of the House, which involved former Speaker McCarthy being reinstalled as Speaker alongside Jim Jordan as the assistant speaker. Multiple nominees, including Rep. Tom Emmer, Rep. Jim Jordan, and Rep. Steve Scalise, have withdrawn their names due to lack of votes. While there is technically a precedent for this arrangement, it is unlikely to happen.
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.
Rep. Tom Emmer has dropped out of the House speaker race after facing opposition from within the GOP, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who cited his vote to certify the 2020 election as a reason for not supporting him. House Republicans will host another candidate forum for speaker this evening, and there is talk of allowing more candidates to come forward. The conference is taking a brief pause to determine the next steps. Emmer's bid for speaker was met with criticism from the right wing of the Republican conference due to his moderate voting record and support for certifying the election results. Former President Donald Trump has also expressed negative views about Emmer.
GOP Representative Tom Emmer has dropped out of the speaker race just hours after winning his party's nomination, highlighting the ongoing struggle for Republicans to elect a new speaker. Emmer faced opposition from the right flank of his conference and was targeted by former President Donald Trump, leading to calls for a new candidate. Pressure is mounting on House Republicans to elect a new speaker, but it remains uncertain if any Republican can secure the 217 votes needed to win. If no candidate can reach that threshold, the conference may have to work with Democrats.
Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., has been chosen as the third nominee for speaker by House Republicans. Emmer, currently serving as the House GOP Whip, faces challenges similar to previous candidates and it remains uncertain if the party will rally behind him. The House is unable to move legislation until a speaker is elected. Emmer's leadership position and experience may work in his favor, but he could face resistance from conservative hardliners. A Unity Pledge has been introduced, with all candidates signing it, urging colleagues to support the party nominee.
Tom Emmer, a leading Republican candidate for speaker of the House, cast doubt on the 2020 presidential election by suggesting "questionable" practices and baselessly claiming that mail-in ballots may have skewed the outcome against Trump. Emmer signed an amicus brief supporting a Texas lawsuit seeking to throw out the results in swing states won by Biden. While he ultimately voted to certify the results, Emmer's comments and actions aligned with election denial rhetoric. He criticized the media for calling the race and emphasized the importance of following the process, even after results were certified. The Texas lawsuit was rejected by the Supreme Court.
House GOP Whip Tom Emmer is working to secure support from across the ideological and geographic spectrum in his bid for the House speakership, giving him an advantage in the upcoming secret-ballot election. However, with at least seven candidates in the race, it is uncertain if Emmer can win the nomination and gather enough votes on the floor. The Republican Party is searching for a new speaker nominee after Rep. Jim Jordan dropped out, and Emmer has received an early endorsement from Kevin McCarthy. McCarthy, while supporting Emmer, has not ruled out another speakership run himself.
GOP Majority Whip Tom Emmer, with an endorsement from former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, has announced his candidacy for House Speaker. Emmer aims to unite the Republican conference and build on the party's success in regaining the House majority in 2022. However, he may face opposition from the hard-right faction of the party, including former President Trump, who endorsed Rep. Jim Jordan for speaker. Emmer's experience as an attorney and his ability to fundraise are seen as strengths, but the race for speaker remains complex as multiple candidates emerge.
After the GOP removed Rep. Jim Jordan as their nominee for House speaker, nearly a dozen House Republicans have entered the race for the speakership. Among the frontrunners are House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, who faces criticism from the far-right wing of the party, and Reps. Byron Donalds, Kevin Hern, and Austin Scott. The infighting within the GOP has brought Congress to a halt, and a temporary expansion of the authority of Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry has been proposed to allow the House to vote on funding measures.