WASHINGTON(October 11, 2023)— Since former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was ousted from his position last week, the United States Congress has faced unprecedented times while chaos ensues around the world. The two candidates leading the charge to the chair are Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) and Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio). House Republicans met on Tuesday to try and unify a front before voting on a new speaker today.
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