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House Republicans held a key candidate forum on Tuesday to discuss the next speaker of the House of Representatives. A vote is expected on Wednesday to replace the vacant role after Kevin McCarthy was removed last week. The two candidates, Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, have officially entered the race, but it remains to be seen if either of them has enough support to win the necessary 217 votes. During the forum, neither candidate made specific commitments or concessions to their colleagues. Mr McCarthy stated that he would not favor either candidate and will let the conference decide. Congressman Mike McCaul urged his party to unify quickly, especially considering the current global hotspots, such as the violence in Israel and the West Bank. The article also includes information about allegations against Jim Jordan, his ties to Donald Trump, and his past record as a Congressman. Donald Trump has endorsed Jim Jordan for the position of House speaker.
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