Republicans Scramble to Find New House Speaker After McCarthy's Defeat
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Republicans are trying to elect a new House Speaker after Kevin McCarthy failed to get enough votes. Two main candidates are Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan.
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The Republican majority is narrow at 221-212, so just a few members can block a nominee. Leading the caucus could be challenging.
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Issues like government funding and changing rules may need to be resolved before picking a Speaker. Over 90 Republicans want a 217 vote threshold for nominees.
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Jordan has Trump's backing but may not have enough support yet. Scalise has establishment GOP support. Other candidates could also emerge.
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Some say no rush to replace McCarthy yet after the shock of his ouster. But pressure is mounting with issues like Middle East war and the debt ceiling.
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