Republicans are expected to win a majority in the House of Representatives, but McCarthy's bid for House Speaker is being challenged by some party members. See potential bias and similarities in coverage from foxheadlines, thehill, and politico:
for the Republican Party, a faction of the party's Freedom Caucus is threatening to withhold support for Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s bid for the house speaker position.Fox News reports that some Freedom Caucus members are seeking an added provision that would allow any party member to file a motion for the speaker to vacate the position. Rep.
Andy Biggs said that "members must be able to hold their own leadership accountable." Others in the party remain hopeful McCarthy will secure the necessary votes; The Hill quoted Rep. Guy Reschenthaler , who said that “If it weren’t for Kevin’s efforts, we wouldn’t be back in the majority. So I just feel like he’s going to get the gavel.”
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