Washington (CNN) A Nevada Republican shared on Monday what he conceded is a rumor: That House Speaker Paul Ryan would resign in the near future and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise would claim the gavel. "The rumor mill is Paul Ryan is getting ready to resign in the next 30 to 60 days and that Steve Scalise will be the new speaker," Nevada GOP Rep. Mark Amodei said on " Nevada Newsmakers ." RENO, NV - APRIL 17: Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) speaks at a town hall with Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV) inside the Reno-Sparks Convention Center on April 17, 2017 in Reno, Nevada. Heller and Amodei spoke with constituents for over two hours on key issues including immigration reform and healthcare. "The speaker is not resigning," spokesman Doug Andres told CNN.

Source: CNN March 26, 2018 21:51 UTC