UPDATE:
WASHINGTON - Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it was clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues.
Emmer reversed course after Donald Trump objected to his nomination and hardliners denied the Minnesota Republican the votes he would need for the gavel, according to Republican sources. (The AP 10/24/23) AP sources: Tom Emmer withdraws as GOP nominee for speaker | National | wtva.com
WASHINGTON - The House of Representatives is in its third week without a formal leader.
Today, Republicans huddled behind closed-doors and selected House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) as another speaker-nominee to bring to the House floor. (The AP 10/24/23) House speaker live updates: Emmer wins Republican nomination (clarionledger.com)
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