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Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer selected as next GOP nominee for speaker

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  Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer was selected as the next GOP nominee for speaker on October 24, 2023, after a secret ballot vote by House Republicans. He defeated Rep. Jim Jordan in the race . Emmer is a six-term congressman who has served as the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee since 2021. He is considered to be a moderate Republican who is close to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. In his acceptance speech, Emmer pledged to unite the Republican caucus and to focus on winning back the House majority in the 2024 elections. He also said that he would work to "make America great again" and to implement the agenda of former President Donald Trump. Emmer's nomination is a sign that House Republicans are looking for a new face to lead the party after a series of setbacks in recent months. McCarthy was removed as speaker in early October after he faced criticism for his handling of the January 6th attack on the Capitol. Emmer is still facing an uphill ...

The Pittsburgh Steelers could face the Cleveland Browns backup.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers could face the Cleveland Browns backup quarterback in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season, depending on the status of Deshaun Watson. Watson is currently serving a six-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy, but he could be eligible to return in Week 7. If Watson is still suspended in Week 1, the Browns will likely start Jacoby Brissett as their quarterback. Brissett is a competent backup quarterback, but he is not on the same level as Watson. Watson is a Pro Bowl quarterback who is capable of leading the Browns to a deep playoff run. If the Steelers face Brissett in Week 1, they will have a better chance of winning. However, the Steelers should not underestimate Brissett. He has experience starting in the NFL, and he is surrounded by talented players on offense, such as Nick Chubb, Kareem Hunt, and Amari Cooper. The Steelers will need to play their best game in order to defeat the Browns, even if they are starting their backup quarterb...