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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….
Biden addresses Israel-Hamas war, House heads toward speakership vote, more | America Decides
Israel, Hamas exchange rocket fire; Why Hurd backs Haley for 2024 after dropped bid #news #politics #israel CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations, available…
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…
White House holds briefing as death toll in Israel-Hamas war climbs | full video
National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications John Kirby and White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Wednesday at least 22 Americans were killed and 17 remain unaccounted for after Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel…
President Biden announces plan to crack down on hidden junk fees | full video
President Biden detailed a new plan Wednesday to protect consumers from hidden junk fees. The proposed rule would require businesses that rely on junk fees to provide refunds to consumers, and those companies could face…
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…
Biden says Hamas took Americans hostage, GOP prepares for speaker vote and more | America Decides
“America Decides” reports on President Biden’s remarks from the White House on the unprecedented Hamas attacks on Israel, House Republicans working to unite on a candidate for speaker and other top political stories. #news #politics…
Will Hurd explains why he ended 2024 bid and endorsed Nikki Haley
Former Texas Republican Rep. Will Hurd dropped out of the 2024 presidential race Monday and endorsed Nikki Haley. Hurd joins “America Decides” to discuss why he thinks Haley is the best candidate in the GOP…
House Republicans unsure how quickly they can elect speaker
Republican lawmakers on Wednesday selected Majority Leader Steve Scalise as their nominee for speaker of the House, but a floor vote remains in a state of suspended animation as Scalise works to build support in…
Vacant speakership stalls response to Israel-Hamas war, global tensions and more | America Decides
Speaker vacancy puts key issues in House limbo; State of world order amid several global conflicts #news #politics #congress CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service from CBS News and…
Scalise already losing support for House speaker
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, of Louisiana, has won the Republican nomination for House speaker, but he must win an election on the House floor to win the office. And support for Scalise is already…
Breaking down Israel’s complex global relations as war erupts
President Biden has pledged his unwavering support for Israel. Ian Bremmer, president and founder of the Eurasia Group, joins CBS News to discuss how that commitment could affect U.S. relations with Israel’s friends and adversaries….
House adjourns without electing new speaker
The House has adjourned until noon Thursday after Republicans postponed a floor vote to select the next speaker. House Republicans voted Wednesday to nominate Majority Leader Steve Scalise to fill the speaker seat. CBS News…
Lawmakers propose bipartisan resolution supporting Israel
A bipartisan group of nearly 400 lawmakers introduced a resolution condemning Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel, but it cannot move forward until the House elects a new speaker. Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul joins “America…
Scalise wins GOP nomination for speaker, Israel forms unity government, more | America Decides
“America Decides” reports on Republican lawmakers selecting Majority Leader Steve Scalise as their nominee for speaker of the House, Israel forming a unity government amid its war with Hamas and other top political stories. #news…
Sen. Bob Menendez now charged with conspiring to act as foreign agent for Egypt
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, have been accused by the Justice Department of conspiring to act as a foreign agent for Egypt, according to new court documents unsealed Thursday. CBS…
House Republicans divided on speaker, Blinken meets with Netanyahu and more | America Decides
“America Decides” reports on House Majority Leader Steve Scalise struggling to collect enough votes to be elected speaker, Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveling to Israel to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the…
Steve Scalise withdraws from House speaker race
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said Thursday he is withdrawing from the race for speaker. Republicans narrowly voted to nominate him in a closed-door vote Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more. #news…
House speaker fight continues, Doug Burgum rejects calls to drop out and more | America Decides
Scalise’s speaker ambitions face critics in GOP; Is Burgum up to the challenge of facing Trump in 2024? #news #politics #congress CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service from CBS…
U.S. efforting evacuations for Americans trapped in Israel
The United States is arranging evacuations for Americans trying to flee Israel, with charter flights beginning Friday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports on how it will work. #news #israel…
Jim Jordan nominated for House speaker by Republicans as divisions remain
House Republicans on Friday selected Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio as their nominee for speaker of the House, in the latest attempt to unite the party behind a candidate to fill the role that’s been…
