"Republicans Seek Consensus on House Speaker Candidate Amidst Internal Divisions"

Republicans in the House of Representatives remain divided and without consensus on a candidate for the next House speaker, leading to a potentially chaotic and drawn-out internal party contest. Less than half of House Republicans have publicly announced their support for the leading candidates, Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, while supporters of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy are pushing for a vote to reinstate him. The deep rifts within the GOP could prolong the race and leave the House without a new speaker for days, causing concerns about the chamber's ability to take action on important issues such as supporting Israel.