The scenes to succeed Kevin Mccarthy. Already two declared candidates in the race. Steve scalise, the House Majority leader, as well as the House Judiciary Committee chairman, jim jordan, meeting with colleagues and trying to secure commitments, suggesting to them that they could unite this badly divided republican conference, but the question is can they get that . There is ample anger, still at those eight republicans who voted to oust kevin kevin mccard congressman matt gaetz, as some calls within the gop to boot him out of the House Republican conference all together. Those are still coming in questions about how that will play out. As we are hearing from republicans on both sides of the capitol, concerns that events from yesterday could undercut their ability to govern and raise serious questions about their ability to hold on to the control of the house. Weve got eight people over there that say they stand on principle and policy, and its really all about, you know, selfpromotion
I have to admit, i never knew this existed but how cute. And the really exciting thing is the winner could become the next speaker of the house. Im just kidding. Thank you so much for joining us today. The lead with jake tapper starts right now. Folks, i have warned you before, cranking your base up too much will blow out your speaker. The lead starts right now. Republicans need a new leader and they need that person quick. The government runs out of money again next month. So, who should become the next House Speaker . And what deal will he make with those eight House Republicans who toppled mccarthy. Plus, petty, petty, petty politics. First nancy pelosi, and then steny hoyer. Both kicked out of their Capitol Office space. We have brandnew cnn reporting about who was really behind this decision. And the cnn exclusive, 10 million in legal bills for hunter biden and an exhausted efforts to find more funds. Where is a shady foreign billionaire when you really need them . Welcome to the
Republican Rep. Garret Graves of Louisiana announced Friday that he will not seek reelection, ending months of uncertainty after a new congressional map made his seat significantly Democratic.
Republican Rep. Garret Graves of Louisiana announced Friday that he will not seek reelection, ending months of uncertainty after a new congressional map made his seat significantly Democratic.