GOP Infighting Over House Speaker Nomination Distracts from Looming Shutdown Deadline and Crypto Regulation
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Friend-to-crypto Rep. Tom Emmer was GOP nominee for House Speaker before reportedly dropping out under party pressure.
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Emmer was specifically opposed by Trump, who said voting for him would be a "tragic mistake."
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Perilous Nov. 17 govt shutdown deadline looms as Republicans remain divided.
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Temporary Speaker Rep. Patrick McHenry is distracted from crypto regulation bills.
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As GOP struggles for consensus, deal with Democrats remains an option.