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The House voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker in an unprecedented move that sets up more uncertainty. Rep. Matt Gaetz filed the motion Monday night to remove McCarthy from the role. Watch CBS News’…

A day after Kevin McCarthy was removed as House speaker, President Biden discussed the turmoil in Congress as well as further actions the White House is taking on student debt relief. #news #politics #biden CBS…

Rep. Matt Rosendale, a Republican from Montana, voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House. He defended the move to CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane, saying critics of his vote would “probably…

“America Decides” reports on who could replace Kevin McCarthy as the next House speaker, President Biden’s reaction to the dysfunction in the House and other top political stories. #news #politics #kevinmccarthy CBS News Streaming Network…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Biden administration on Tuesday sanctioned 25 Chinese individuals and entities for their alleged involvement in manufacturing and selling fentanyl. The Justice Department also indicted eight Chinese companies and 12 executives. Demetri Sevastopulo, U.S.-China correspondent…

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…

The Biden administration is allowing more border wall construction despite opposition from fellow Democrats. Conservative activist Daniel Garza and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha join “America Decides” to discuss the president’s position and the potential political…

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…

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…

President Biden is meeting with top national security officials Thursday to discuss his concerns over dwindling funds to aid Ukraine. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has more. #news #biden #ukraine…

The Biden administration is reversing its course on border wall construction plans, even after condemning the policy instituted by former President Donald Trump. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more on the major reversal….

“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…

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…

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…

1985 was “The Year of the Spy.” The FBI arrested a raft of traitors spying for the USSR and other foreign governments. But that didn’t stop Robert Hanssen – or his KGB alias “Ramon Garcia.”…

The uncertainty surrounding House leadership means every other agenda item will have to wait until the speaker role is filled, including a deal on U.S. funding for the war in Ukraine. President Biden expressed his…