Republicans in the US House gather to select their nominee for the position of Speaker

The Republicans are currently holding secret meetings to select their nominee to replace Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. It is widely believed that the two main contenders for the position are Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise. The Speaker of the House is a crucial role in Capitol Hill. McCarthy was removed from the position after a revolt by members of the right-wing party, a move that had not been seen before in US politics. Once the Republicans decide on either Jordan or Scalise, the entire House will vote to choose the next Speaker. Since the Democrats are the minority party, their choice for Speaker is unlikely to win the majority of votes needed. The Republican Party has been dealing with internal conflicts and has struggled to agree on McCarthy's replacement. However, some members appeared more optimistic about the outcome at a recent meeting. Both Scalise and Jordan have expressed confidence in acquiring the necessary votes to secure the nomination. They are both conservative and share similar views on abortion, immigration, and support for Donald Trump. Nonetheless, their approaches differ, with Jordan being seen as closer to the "Make America Great Again" wing of the party that emerged with Trump's ascendance. One key question that remains unanswered is how the eight right-wing Republicans who called for McCarthy's removal will vote. So far, only one of them, Nancy Mace from South Carolina, has endorsed a candidate, stating her support for Scalise. On the Democratic side, Hakeem Jeffries from New York is being put forward as their candidate for Speaker.