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Following a mass shooting in Minnesota, Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) insisted he couldn't remember why he opposed a bill to increase school safety.

In a Sunday interview on ABC, Emmer attacked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) for not giving schools enough resources to prevent a shooting that killed two children in Minneapolis last week.

"It's going to be very important that the schools have the resources," he said....

One-time Republican House speaker nominee Tom Emmer (R-MN) officially ended his bid for the gavel, in part in response to criticisms by far-right GOPers over his support for gay marriage and other positions.

Emmer ended his bid on Tuesday after Donald Trump encouraged all of his supporters in Congress to block his nomination. Emmer had previously defeated Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA). Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) dropped out before the final round.

Those who opposed Emmer included some Republican lawmakers who thought Emmer's support of gay marriage went too far....

Republican House speaker nominee Tom Emmer (R-MN) has officially ended his bid for the gavel, just hours after Donald Trump called on his supporters in Congress to vote against him.

After five rounds of voting in the GOP conference, Emmer was named speaker designee earlier Tuesday. Emmer defeated Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA). Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) dropped out before the final round.

The former president then lashed out against Emmer....