Conservative Republican Rep. Jim Jordan fell significantly short of winning the House speaker’s gavel on a first ballot Tuesday, leaving the House in paralysis after 20 Republicans opposed the Ohio Republican.

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    9 months ago

    If Jordan becomes speaker, he’ll try to use the authority to paralyze the House in a bid to get charges dropped against Trump.

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        9 months ago

        Stalling student loan repayment was in the hands of the executive branch… all it took was republicans holding the government hostage over a shutdown like the one coming up again if they don’t pass a budget resolution.