Tag: politics
Biden to give Oval Office address on Israel, Ukraine wars
President Biden spent his time in Israel reaffirming the U.S.’ support for its longtime ally. He also advocated for the safety and protection of Palestinian civilians. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang looks…
House speaker vacancy continues to stall Israel aid
Republicans and Democrats on the House floor Wednesday stressed the importance of electing a speaker who supports Israel. House Homeland Security Committee chairman Mark Green joins “America Decides” to discuss Wednesday’s speaker vote as well…
Biden to address nation Thursday, Egypt allows aid into Gaza, more | CBS News Prime Time
President Biden announced plans to address the nation from the Oval Office Thursday night regarding the wars in Israel and Ukraine, Egypt agreed to allow 20 trucks of humanitarian aid to enter Gaza through the…
Does Jim Jordan have a path forward after 2nd failed speaker vote?
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan failed a second time Wednesday to secure enough votes for the House speaker’s gavel. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains what happens next. #news #politics #congress CBS News Streaming Network…
GOP lawmaker calls on House colleagues to “put their big boy pants on” amid speaker stalemate
Rep. Jim Jordan failed to secure enough votes to become House speaker on the second ballot, leaving the lower chamber without a leader as Republicans’ path forward remained unclear. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion…
Biden delivers remarks in Israel after deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital | full video
During his remarks in Tel Aviv, President Biden told Israelis “you are not alone” after Hamas attacked the Jewish state 12 days ago. He spoke after meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli…
House voting again for speaker: Here’s what to know
Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan is expected to try again to win the speakership in a vote in the House of Representatives Wednesday after losing on the first ballot Tuesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole…
House holds 2nd speaker vote; Jim Jordan comes up short | full video
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio failed to get enough votes to become the next House speaker on Wednesday during a second round of voting. All total, 22 Republicans voted against him. #news #politics #houseofrepresentatives CBS…
Biden visits Israel as war intensifies, Jim Jordan presses speaker bid, more | CBS News Mornings
Get ahead on the latest news by streaming the most important national and global stories on CBS News Mornings. #news #livenews #breakingnews CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service from…
Jordan trying to secure votes for House speakership as some doubt he can reach 217
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, of Ohio, is expected to try again to win the House speakership Wednesday morning after losing on the first ballot Tuesday. Jordan had initially vowed to keep lawmakers on the House…
House to hold second speaker vote, Biden’s summit in Jordan canceled and more | America Decides
GOP attempt for new Speaker fails with Jordan vote; What Biden’s Israel trip aims to achieve. #news #israel #jimjordan CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service from CBS News and…
House fails to elect speaker in 2nd vote, what Biden achieved in Israel, more | America Decides
Another House vote ends with indecision on speaker; House dysfunction reminiscent of 1839 Dems & Whigs #news #politics #congress CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service from CBS News and…
Protests rage in Middle East, suspect admits to killing Natalee Holloway, more | CBS News Mornings
Get ahead on the latest news by streaming the most important national and global stories on CBS News Mornings. #news #livenews #breakingnews CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service from…
Some Republicans say they’re getting death threats after not backing Jim Jordan for speaker
Rep. Jim Jordan says he’ll remain in the race for House speaker, even though he lost more ground Wednesday than he gained in a second vote, winning 199 votes, compared to 200 on Tuesday. Some…
Trump-allied lawyer Sidney Powell pleads guilty in Georgia election-interference case
Sidney Powell, an attorney and ally of former President Donald Trump, has pleaded guilty in Georgia’s 2020 election interference case. Powell and 18 others, including Trump, were indicted by a grand jury in Fulton County…
Rep. Jim Jordan won’t seek immediate third vote for House speaker
Rep. Jim Jordan, trying to shore up support for his own speaker bid, will back temporarily empowering Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry in the interim. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more. #news #jimjordan…
Where House speaker vote stands after Jim Jordan switches gears
There will be no vote for House speaker on Thursday, two sources confirmed to CBS News, with Rep. Jim Jordan instead temporarily backing empowering Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane…
What does Sidney Powell’s guilty plea mean for Trump?
Sidney Powell, an attorney who was a key figure in former President Donald Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges after reaching an agreement with prosecutors…
Biden to talk wars in Israel, Ukraine during Oval Office address
President Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office Thursday at 8 p.m. to affirm the United States’ solidarity with Israel and Ukraine. He will ask Congress for $100 billion in supplemental funding, which…
Jim Jordan says he’s still in House speaker race after postponing 3rd vote
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan is vowing to press on with his bid to become the next speaker of the House after a plan he supported to temporarily empower the interim speaker was met with opposition…
Jordan pushes ahead on House speaker vote, Biden to address nation, more | America Decides
“America Decides” reports on Rep. Jim Jordan continuing his bid for the House speakership after his GOP colleagues rejected a plan to widen powers of the interim speaker, President Biden’s planned address to the nation…
Breaking down Sidney Powell’s plea deal in Trump-Georgia election case
Sidney Powell, a Trump-allied attorney who was a key figure in alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges Thursday. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joined…
Plan to give Patrick McHenry more power won’t happen, lawmakers say
Chaos and gridlock continued on Capitol Hill Thursday night, with Republicans disagreeing over expanded powers for Speaker pro tempore Patrick McHenry and will-they-or-won’t-they confusion about another speaker vote for Jim Jordan. CBS News congressional correspondent…
Biden to call for more funding to Israel and Ukraine in Oval Office address
President Biden is set to address the nation Thursday night about the U.S. response to the wars in Israel and Ukraine. CBS News has learned that the White House is preparing to ask Congress for…
