Trump urged to step in to unite GOP as lawmakers fear speaker showdown could delay election certification

House Republicans are under pressure to quickly elect a new speaker to avoid delays in election certification, with Rep. James Comer highlighting the challenge of uniting the GOP and cutting federal government waste. President-elect Donald Trump is being urged to intervene as House Speaker Mike Johnson struggles to secure enough votes, risking delays in certifying the election results. If a resolution is not reached by Jan. 6, the Senate’s president pro tempore, likely Sen. Chuck Grassley, could step in as “acting president” on Jan. 20.

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