Republican Steve Scalise Ends Bid for House Speaker

Introduction

Republican Steve Scalise has announced that he is no longer pursuing his candidacy for the position of House speaker. This comes after he failed to gather enough votes to secure the role.

Scalise’s Decision

In a closed-door meeting on Thursday, Scalise informed his GOP colleagues about his decision to withdraw from the race for House speaker.

Uncertain Next Steps

The House is currently in a state of uncertainty as the Republican majority seeks to elect a new speaker following the removal of Kevin McCarthy from the position. The future course of action remains unclear.

Breaking News

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