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Steve Scalise

Senate GOP Blows Past Mike Johnson in Race to Win Trump Plan

ME, ME, ME!

Republican leaders in both chambers bickered Tuesday over which side of the Capitol will deliver—and please—Trump first.

Juliegrace Brufke | Published Feb 18, 2025

GOP House Majority Leader Blames DEI After NOLA Attack

UNHINGED

A radio host pressed Scalise to provide any proof to support his take.

David Gardner | Published Jan 03, 2025

MAGA Hardliner: Cut Off My Fingers, I Won’t Vote for Johnson

UP A CREEK?

Rep. Thomas Massie makes graphic pledge to oppose Mike Johnson–and more joining him would doom Trump’s Speaker.

Juliegrace Brufke, Mary Ann Akers | Published Jan 02, 2025

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How Speaker Johnson Is Handling Trump Poaching His Members

NO MORE

“President Trump fully understands and appreciates the math here,” Johnson says of his paper-thin majority.

Mini Racker | Published Nov 12, 2024

Another House Leader Endorses Trump Ahead of Iowa Caucuses

CUTTING IT CLOSE

Scalise’s backing adds to the list of dozens of House endorsements unmatched by any of Trump’s rivals.

Mark Alfred | Published Jan 02, 2024

The Petty and Bitter Chaos of the House GOP’s Speaker Drama

IF YOU C JORDAN

House Republicans are no closer to resolving their speaker drama. In fact, they may be even further away.

Sam Brodey, Matt Fuller, Riley Rogerson | Published Oct 18, 2023

Do GOP ‘Moderates’ Have the Stomach to Block Jim Jordan?

CROSSING JORDAN

Jim Jordan is on the brink of winning the speakership—if he can just flip a few more votes. That he’s even this close is a testament to the House GOP’s far-right transformation.

Sam Brodey | Published Oct 17, 2023
opinion

The House Speaker Race Is a Mess—and So Is the GOP

POISONED CHALICE

Even if Jordan wins, the GOP caucus is like a Rubik’s cube. If you do what you have to do to fix one side, you are likely to mess up your previous work on the opposite side.

Matt Lewis | Published Oct 14, 2023

CNN Pundit Blames Democrats for GOP’s Speaker Chaos

BOTH SIDES

“I actually have my eye on Democrats,” he said, wondering when they would “be part of any solution.”

Justin Baragona | Published Oct 13, 2023
opinion

Who Will Win GOP’s Clown Show Search for House Speaker?

CROWN OF THORNS

Various factions didn’t want Steve Scalise, and they’re all flexing their individual petty power. Will latest nominee Jim Jordan win the vote on the House floor?

Eleanor Clift | Published Oct 13, 2023

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