GOP Infighting Leaves Congress Paralyzed and Undermines Public Confidence

Republican infighting in the U.S. House has left Congress unable to act on pressing issues like the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Hardliner Jim Jordan was nominated for House speaker but may not have enough support to win a floor vote.

The dysfunction is undermining public confidence in Congress's ability to govern and pass laws.

Lawmakers from both parties want to support Israel but cannot take official action without a House speaker.

Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville is single-handedly blocking hundreds of military nominations to protest an abortion policy.