Louisiana Republican Steve Scalise Withdraws From U.S. House Speaker Race

At a conference meeting on Thursday night, Steve Scalise, the Louisiana Republican who holds the position of House majority leader, declared he was giving up on his quest to become speaker.

Following a full day of protracted negotiations with fellow Republicans that many deemed fruitless, the announcement was made.

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