"House GOP Confronts Speaker Vacancy Amidst Israel's Conflict"

Republican lawmakers return to Washington without a House speaker, creating a high-pressure situation to reach consensus on a candidate. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan are the main contenders, with Jordan backed by former President Donald Trump. The House GOP is scheduled to hold a candidate forum on Tuesday and an internal election on Wednesday, with the official floor vote potentially happening soon after. Meanwhile, the emergency situation in Israel highlights the paralysis and uncharted legal territory the House is in without an elected speaker.