Trump's scorn helps thwart latest GOP nominee in speaker's race; Mike Johnson leads field

25-10-2023 Politics Washington Times - Politics 24

House Republicans met late into the evening Tuesday to consider a nominee for speaker after their pick from earlier in the day was pushed out by hardline conservatives and the condemnation of former President Donald Trump.

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