The House of Representatives is set to reconvene for a third round of voting for House speaker on Friday as Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) continues his bid to secure the speaker's gavel.
Former President Donald Trump is gaining ground with young voters, a demographic President Joe Biden dominated in the 2020 presidential election and will be critical in the election next year.
Speaker Designate Jim Jordan (R-OH) is projecting confidence in his speakership bid even as more than 20 members of his own party may still oppose his nomination on the floor, leaving the House at a standstill as Republicans scramble to elect a new speaker.
President Joe Biden appeared to read a note from the teleprompter instructing him to make a point "clear" Thursday evening during an Oval Office address.
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) announced his intention to continue his pursuit of the House speakership on Friday, adding that he's been having discussions with the 22 Republican defectors who voted against him.
Rep. Jim Jordan's (R-OH) path to become speaker of the House has faced numerous obstacles, including internal party divisions preventing him from securing a majority of the votes.
Millions of beneficiaries will receive the next monthly Supplemental Security Income payment in 12 days, which will be worth up to $914 for individual filers.
