Tag: Congress
Kevin McCarthy announces he won’t run for House speaker again after historic vote | full video
California Rep. Kevin McCarthy spoke to reporters for the first time after the House removed him as speaker in a historic vote on Tuesday. McCarthy said he won’t run for speakership again, saying he leaves…
Can democracy exist in the digital era?
From viral police brutality videos shot by citizen journalists to whisper networks and remote organizing during the pandemic, digital technologies have empowered people around the world to advance their struggles for justice, accountability, democracy, and…
Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace late Dianne Feinstein in Senate | full video
Laphonza Butler was sworn in as the next California senator, replacing Dianne Feinstein, who died Thursday night at the age of 90. Butler was appointed to the Senate by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. #news #livenews…
What could life & media be without surveillance capitalism?
Twenty years ago, the digital future seemed very bright, indeed. However, as we have examined over the course of this special livestream series, the techno-utopian dreams of more open, more free, and more democratic ways…
How co-ops across the US weathered COVID-19 by prioritizing their workers
In this TRNN special report, Jaisal Noor investigates the limitations and successes of eight co-ops across four states that were able to successfully weather the COVID-19 pandemic while prioritizing the needs of their workers. Then,…
House Republicans fail to table motion to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker | full coverage
House Republicans on Tuesday failed to table Rep. Matt Gaetz’s resolution to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his post, making way for Gaetz’s effort to evict McCarthy from his post. #news #congress #houseofrepresentatives CBS…
House votes to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker | full video
The House voted to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker on Tuesday. It’s the first time a House speaker has been removed in a no-confidence vote. Rep. Matt Gaetz announced the resolution Monday night, two…
Kevin McCarthy removed as House speaker | full coverage
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’…
Watch: Biden comments on Kevin McCarthy ouster, student loan debt
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…
Republican lawmakers react to McCarthy’s ouster as House speaker
Three Republican lawmakers — two who voted against Kevin McCarthy’s ouster as House speaker and one who joined the 208 House Democrats to vote for it — spoke with CBS News on Wednesday about the…
Search for new House speaker, Biden addresses McCarthy’s ouster, more | America Decides
“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…
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…
Biden, concerned over Ukraine aid, could divert Defense Department spending
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…
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…
Is Jim Jordan the right House speaker candidate to unite the GOP? Strategists weigh in
A vote to decide who will be the next House speaker following Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s ouster is expected to take place next week. Former President Donald Trump endorsed Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan for speaker, calling…
Speaker vacancy hampers U.S. aid to Israel, Biden says U.S. support for Israelis “rock solid”
Political leaders in the U.S. have vowed to support Israel after the Iran-backed Hamas militant group launched a bloody early-morning surprise attack on Saturday, but the disarray on Capitol Hill and the vacancy at speaker…
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…
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…
House members to get classified Israel briefing
House members are receiving a classified briefing on the Israel-Hamas war with President Biden expected to ask Congress for new funding to send to the Israelis. But a stalemate in the House speaker race will…
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….
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…
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…
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…
