Republicans still divided on who will be the next House speaker amid mounting pressure
House Republicans are bracing for what could be a divided and drawn-out speaker's fight this week as they appear to struggle to unify behind one candidate. House Republicans are bracing for what could be a divided and drawn-out speaker's fight this week as they appear to struggle to unify behind one candidate. The GOP conference will meet late Tuesday to hear from the two candidates running to be speaker of the House: Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., and Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio. Republicans are facing increased pressure to coalesce around one candidate quickly so the House can provide aid to Israel after Hamas-led attacks have left hundreds of Israelis dead in the most devastating assault on Israel in five decades. At least 11 Americans are among those killed in the attacks. Scalise is a known survivor. He is currently undergoing aggressive treatment for blood cancer, and in 2017 he was shot at a practice for the annual Congressional Baseball Game. His competition is co...