Rep.-elect Matt Gaetz has begun fundraising off his holdout against electing Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, putting Congress at a now three-day stalemate. The Florida Republican sent out a fundraising text message, asking for donations to help “courageous conservatives” to change how Congress functions.

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