"Kevin McCarthy and GOP Lawmakers Grapple with Speaker Chaos"

Republican lawmakers are expressing frustration and embarrassment as the House remains without a speaker. A group of hard-right Republicans, led by Rep. Matt Gaetz, ousted former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, but Republicans have failed to agree on a replacement. House Democrats have refused to support Republican speaker candidates, causing a deadlock. Without a speaker, the House cannot pass crucial legislation, including funding packages to avoid a government shutdown or aid Israel in its conflict with Hamas. Republican lawmakers are calling for a resolution to the situation and the ability to govern effectively.