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GOP loses 3rd speaker nominee after Trump dooms Emmer’s bid

The House Republican Conference has lost another speaker nominee, its third this month. Pushback from former President Trump and his allies doomed Congressman Tom Emmer’s bid and he withdrew hours after getting the nomination. Lisa Desjardins has been following the chaotic infighting and reports from Capitol Hill.

GOP loses 3rd speaker nominee after Trump dooms Emmer’s bid

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