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Biden to deliver “major speech” on Ukraine funding
President Biden told reporters on Wednesday that he plans to give a “major speech” on U.S. aid to Ukraine following the ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House speaker. CBS News chief White House correspondent…
Jordan and Scalise join speaker race, Biden promises “major” Ukraine speech, more | America Decides
Standstill follows House speaker chaos; Who voted to oust, keep Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker and why. #news #politics #congress CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service from CBS News…
House at a standstill until members pick next speaker
The House stands in recess to allow the Republican conference and Democratic caucus to “meet and discuss the path forward” after Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s historic ouster, interim Speaker Patrick McHenry announced Tuesday night. CBS News…
Margaret Brennan assesses fallout of Kevin McCarthy’s “Face the Nation” interview
At a caucus meeting Tuesday morning, California Rep. Pete Aguilar played a clip from Kevin McCarthy’s interview Sunday with “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan, in which he blamed Democrats for nearly shutting down the…
Can House Republicans organize behind a new leader?
Republican Reps. Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise announced Wednesday they will run to succeed Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House speaker following his historic ouster. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest from Capitol…
GOP lawmaker says McCarthy ouster was fundraising move
Rep. Garret Graves, a Republican from Louisiana, voted against removing Kevin McCarthy as speaker. Graves told CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion that McCarthy’s ouster threw the House into chaos and claimed it was all…
McCarthy out as House speaker — now what?
The House on Tuesday voted 216 to 210 to remove California Republican Kevin McCarthy from his position as House speaker, a historic move that comes days after he reached an 11th-hour deal to avert a…
Government shutdown clock ticking as House speakership remains vacant
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana and Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio have announced runs for the speakership following the historic ouster of Kevin McCarthy. Whoever gets the job will immediately be under pressure…
GOP lawmaker blames Democrats for McCarthy’s ouster, endorses Jim Jordan as replacement
Republican Congressman Darrell Issa of California voted to keep Kevin McCarthy as speaker and has endorsed Congressman Jim Jordan as his replacement. Issa joined CBS News to discuss the situation on Capitol Hill. #congress #politics…
Will Steve Scalise or Jim Jordan get enough votes to become House speaker?
Republican House Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan have both announced their intention to run for the vacant speaker seat after Kevin McCarthy’s ousting Tuesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on who is…
Gaetz speaks out on McCarthy, White House allows border wall expansion, more | America Decides
“America Decides” reports on Rep. Matt Gaetz standing firm in his decision to lead Kevin McCarthy’s ouster as House speaker, the Biden administration allowing more border wall construction despite opposition from fellow Democrats and other…
Trump says he’ll do “whatever is necessary” to help select new House speaker
Former President Donald Trump says he’ll do “whatever is necessary” to help select a new House speaker — and some members of Congress say he’s considering traveling to Capitol Hill next week. CBS News congressional…
Rep. Matt Gaetz discusses leading McCarthy’s ouster as House speaker
Florida Republican Matt Gaetz is standing firm in his decision to file the motion to vacate Kevin McCarthy as House speaker. Gaetz spoke out on the historic vote in an interview with CBS News Miami…
Republicans scramble to secure next House speaker after McCarthy ouster
House Republicans are in disarray after ousting Kevin McCarthy as Majority Speaker earlier this week, a move that has been criticized by some presidential candidates. Christina Ruffini has more. #news #republican #mccarthy “CBS Saturday Morning”…
Can a non-member of Congress be speaker of the House?
Republican Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan have said they will run for House speaker and are expected to pitch themselves to their conference next week. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains what…
How McCarthy’s “Face the Nation” interview may have played a role in his downfall
Rep. Kevin McCarthy blamed Democrats for the near-government shutdown in his “Face the Nation” interview on Sunday, saying “Democrats tried to do everything they can, not to let it pass.” “Face The Nation” moderator and…
Biden, Netanyahu to stay in contact as Israel-Hamas war unfolds
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have committed to staying in regular contact as Israel’s war with Hamas unfolds in real time. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. #news #biden…
Conflict in Israel comes ahead of House speaker vote
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke out today on the conflict in Israel, saying Hamas had been planning the attack for some time. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion asked McCarthy if his ousting influenced…
U.S. response to Israel-Hamas war, House speaker race latest and more | America Decides
“America Decides†reports on the Biden administration’s pledge to support Israel after Hamas launched a surprise attack Saturday, new CBS polling on what the American public is looking for in the next House speaker and…
Americans want new House speaker to work with Democrats, cut spending, CBS News poll finds
Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana are each making their push to replace Kevin McCarthy as the next House speaker. New CBS News’ polling shows the American public wants…
Kevin McCarthy not ruling out another House speaker bid
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is not ruling out another bid for the job from which he was ousted just last week, telling reporters Monday, “I’ll let the conference see who unites them.” CBS News…
Still no front-runner in House speaker race, paralyzing aid for Israel and Ukraine
House Republicans left their meeting Monday night still unclear on how quickly the chamber could elect a new speaker. Reps. Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise are vying for the position, but some members said they…
House Republicans to hold closed test vote for speakership as Jordan, Scalise vie for support
Reps. Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise are still vying for support among Republican House members as a closed test vote is expected on Wednesday in the race for a new speaker. CBS News congressional correspondent…
Steve Scalise wins Republican nomination for House speaker
House Republicans on Wednesday selected Majority Leader Steve Scalise as their nominee for speaker, setting up an election on the chamber’s floor to fill the seat left vacant after the ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy….
Steve Scalise speaks after GOP selects him as House speaker nominee
Republican lawmakers on Wednesday selected Majority Leader Steve Scalise as their nominee for speaker of the House, teeing up the election to fill the seat left vacant after the historic ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy…
Will House Republicans be able to pick a speaker this week?
While war rages in the Middle East, the U.S. House is at a virtual standstill as the Republican conference works to elect a new speaker. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on the…
How Steve Scalise became GOP House speaker nominee, and why the vote is still an uphill road
Republican lawmakers on Wednesday selected Majority Leader Steve Scalise as their nominee for speaker of the House, setting up an election on the chamber’s floor after the historic ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy last week….
