Watch: Scalise bows out of Speaker’s race, citing ‘schisms’

Republican Congressman Steve Scalise has dropped out of the race to become Speaker of the House just a day after his party nominated him. The announcement came after a last-minute meeting of Republicans on Thursday.

Speaking to reporters following the meeting, Mr Scalise said that "we have to have everybody put their agendas on the side and focus on what this country needs".

13 October 2023

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