Rep. Kevin McCarthy was removed from his position of speaker of the House on Monday after fellow Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a motion to oust McCarthy from the leadership role. It marks the first time in U.S. history that a House speaker has been removed in such a way. Scott MacFarlane has the latest. #news #politics #kevinmccarthy "CBS Evening News with Norah … [Read more...]
Kevin McCarthy elected House speaker after 15 rounds of voting | Special Report
After 15 rounds of voting over four days, Republicans elected Kevin McCarthy as the new speaker of the House, edging out the top Democrat, Hakeem Jeffries. Both leaders spoke about their priorities for the next two years before the members of the 118th Congress were sworn in. Watch full coverage in this CBS News Special Report. CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 … [Read more...]
Rep. Byron Donalds on the House speaker’s race and why he took on Kevin McCarthy
Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds won 20 votes in the race for House speaker as Kevin McCarthy failed again to secure a majority. Donalds joined CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion to discuss the divisions within the party and when he thinks the dispute over leadership will be resolved. #byrondonalds #congress #politics CBS News Streaming Network … [Read more...]
Sen. Joe Manchin’s Opening Statement During Department of the Interior FY 2023 Budget Hearing
May 19, 2022 - Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) delivers opening remarks during a hearing to examine the President’s budget request for the Department of the Interior for Fiscal Year 2023. Energy,United States Congress,Senate,Joe Manchin … [Read more...]
Four congressional incumbents battle for reelection in Illinois primaries
Illinois is one of five states holding primary elections today, and redistricting in the Prairie State forced four congressional incumbents to run for the chance to seek reelection. Chicago Tribune political reporter Rick Pearson spoke with CBS News anchors Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the races. #news #illinois #elections CBS News Streaming Network is the … [Read more...]