GOP House Speaker Fight Paralyzes Congress Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

The U.S. House remains leaderless after Republicans ousted Kevin McCarthy last week, leaving it paralyzed amid the new Israel-Hamas war.

The conflict complicates the already challenging Republican speaker fight as the House can't pass aid to Israel until a new speaker is elected.

McCarthy accused opponents like Matt Gaetz of undermining U.S.-Israel security by blocking his speakership.

Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan have emerged as main candidates to replace McCarthy, but uniting the GOP's narrow majority remains difficult.

Senate leaders aim to brief senators on the Israel crisis ASAP, with Schumer saying the chamber "stands ready" to provide additional aid.