October 4, 2015

Jason Chaffetz, Utah Republican, announces bid for House speaker, challenges majority leader

The House's top investigator, Rep. Jason Chaffetz, announced Sunday he will challenge Rep. Kevin McCarthy for the speakership, setting up a major battle this week as the GOP settles on a successor.

The Utah Republican's bid means Mr. McCarthy won't win by acclamation, and it gives conservatives someone to rally ...

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