House Speaker Turmoil Clouds Fate of Energy, Crypto Deals

House Republicans' policy agenda on hold amid Speaker turmoil, jeopardizing deals on energy, crypto, and ESG investing

Front-runners Scalise and Jordan could shift GOP's approach on energy away from bipartisan deals like permitting reform

Scalise focused on oil/gas, while Jordan's energy record unclear but both wary of climate action

Crypto bills face uncertain fate given key backers (McHenry, Emmer) less likely to advance agenda

Weeks of leadership turmoil could derail progress on complex issues like energy and crypto requiring delicate deals