GOP in Disarray as House Speaker Saga Drags On, Stalling Urgent Business and Risking Shutdown

Republicans remain leaderless and deeply divided after Rep. Scalise withdrew his bid for House Speaker.

The House can't function without a Speaker, putting routine business and urgent priorities like supporting Israel on hold.

A small faction opposes McCarthy and Scalise without offering a viable alternative.

Some members cite dubious reasons like not getting a call from Scalise for their opposition.

The chaos risks a government shutdown if no Speaker is elected before the next funding deadline.