Republican Chaos Is a Threat to Everyone

Republican infighting has paralyzed the House, which is unable to authorize aid for Israel and Ukraine without first electing a Speaker.

We are in a worldwide crisis and Republicans are failing to act. Hamas terrorists murdered over 1,000 Jews in the deadliest attack since the Holocaust. Ukraine is fighting for survival against Russian invaders in the largest European land war since WWII. And the US government will shut down in 37 days without passing a budget. All of this is on hold because House Republicans are unable to elect a Speaker and a single GOP Senator is undermining military readiness by blocking more than 300 promotions.

Steve Scalise, left, and Jim Jordan

Republicans must overcome deep splits to choose a speaker as Israel crisis exposes failure to govern, CNN | 10/11/2023

By Stephen Collinson

Dangerous global crises in Israel and Ukraine expose the steep cost of their malfunctioning majority.

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Video: Sen. Tommy Tuberville continues blocking military promotions, 13News Now | 10/11/2023

Alabama Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville is currently blocking a number of Pentagon promotions, some of which would have direct oversight of the Middle East.

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