The United States' congress is set to vote on a new house speaker after Republicans settled on Ohio Republican representative Jim Jordan - who chairs the judiciary committee investigating President Joe Biden. But Mr Jordan will need to flip 50 members of his own party who voted against him if he's to fill the speaker's chair, which has now been vacant for two weeks. Loughlin … [Read more...]
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 government. Brennan and Politico columnist Jonathan Martin examine the role the interview played in McCarthy's ouster as House speaker. #news #politics … [Read more...]
McCarthy slams Republicans after embarrassing floor defeat
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) suffered another defeat in his effort to avoid a looming government shutdown. McCarthy criticized members of his party, saying they wanted to "burn the place down." #CNN #News latest news,Happening Now,CNN,Phil Mattingly,Sara Sidner,CNN This Morning,John Berman,Anderson Cooper 360,Lauren Fox,Rep. Eric Swalwell,Rep. Ryan Zinke,Rep. Kevin … [Read more...]
Kevin McCarthy says he won’t run for House speaker again
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday he would not run for the leadership position again after he was ousted from the role. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion unpacks McCarthy's comments. Plus, MIT political science professor Charles Stewart III looks at the historical trends that led to McCarthy's ouster. #news #politics #kevinmccarthy CBS News … [Read more...]
Matt Gaetz files motion to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz made good on his threats and filed a resolution Monday night to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The move came after McCarthy relied on Democrats to pass a stopgap funding bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest. #news #politics #kevinmccarthy CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming … [Read more...]