Rep. Kevin McCarthy has failed to lock down the votes he needed to win the speaker's gavel in the House. Despite losing this third vote, McCarthy remains defiant, refusing to give up despite a band of some 20 right-wing lawmakers who remain united to opposing his nomination. This as Rep. Jordan, who has also been nominated, indicates he has no chance of becoming speaker.

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