Mike Johnson elected new speaker of the House, ending weeks of chaos
"The people's House is back in business," newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson told colleagues before being sworn in.
"The people's House is back in business," newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson told colleagues before being sworn in.
Rep. Mike Johnson is the fourth speaker nominee since McCarthy's removal and the second in a single day. He said that his intention is to go the House floor Wednesday for a noon speaker vote.
The House Republican Conference voted that Jordan should drop his bid in a closed-door meeting following an earlier vote on the House floor.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries took questions from reporters before a third vote for House speaker on Friday. He said it was the Republicans' job as the majority to put forth a speaker and said he didn't see a scenario right now where he could take the role. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
All total, 22 Republicans voted against Rep. Jim Jordan on the second ballot.
Rep. Jim Jordan lost 20 Republicans to win just 200 votes, falling shy of the 217 needed to become speaker of the House.
Rep. Jim Jordan, Republican of Ohio, is the Republican nominee for speaker of the House.
It appears divisions among House Republicans are growing wider. CBS New York's Maurice Dubois reports.
The House Republican majority has not yet coalesced around a new speaker a week after Rep. Kevin McCarthy was removed.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg had sought to block ex-prosecutor Mark Pomerantz from testifying in the Congressional probe.
The ruling postpones an appearance by a former prosecutors who says he left the DA's office after Bragg initially declined to move forward with the case against former President Trump.
The House Judiciary Committee hearing was billed as an examination of crime in Manhattan, but Democrats called it a political stunt meant to embarrass Alvin Bragg, who is prosecuting Donald Trump. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Rep. Jim Jordan and others attempted to paint Bragg as someone focused on Donald Trump instead of street crime.
Rep. Jim Jordan and others attempted to paint Bragg as someone focused on Donald Trump instead of street crime, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
Some questioned why the hearing on violent crime wasn't held in Republican Rep. Jim Jordan's state of Ohio, CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
The Republican-led committee is discussing violent crime they say is taking place under Bragg's watch, but Democrats say it's a political stunt. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
In a show of support for the district attorney, House Judiciary Committee ranking member Rep. Jerry Nadler and New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke out ahead of the hearing.
Democrats called the Rep. Jim Jordan-led hearing a partisan stunt and tried to shift the focus to guns.
Mayor Eric Adams and other Democrats are slamming House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and his Republican colleagues for holding hearings in New York City next week on Bragg's crime-fighting policies. CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg filed a federal lawsuit against GOP Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio and the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, accusing them of seeking to interfere in his office's prosecution and investigation of former President Donald Trump. CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
The 50-page suit asks a court to block a subpoena Jordan issued to a former Manhattan prosecutor who led the investigation into Trump.
Queens liquor store owner Francisco Valerio faces charges in a shooting outside his store.
Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers defeated the Rangers 3-0 in the Eastern Conference finals opener.
The Yankees finished with 4 home runs in their 7-3 victory over the Mariners on Wednesday night.
Johnathan Rodriguez's first major league hit powered the Guardians to a 6-3 win over the Mets on Wednesday.
Amtrak and NJ Transit riders should expect residual delays Thursday morning, a day after downed wires caused major problems for the evening rush.
Queens liquor store owner Francisco Valerio faces charges in a shooting outside his store.
Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers defeated the Rangers 3-0 in the Eastern Conference finals opener.
Amtrak and NJ Transit riders should expect residual delays Thursday morning, a day after downed wires caused major problems for the evening rush.
New York City has started evicting migrants from the shelter system, under watchful eye of the Legal Aid Society.
Students have engaged in a lawsuit against City University of New York over changes to its graduation ceremony.
NYC and the surrounding area are under a Yellow Alert for the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
Temperatures around New York and New Jersey will rebound nicely Monday, as highs reach the upper 60s and low 70s.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
Amtrak and NJ Transit riders should expect residual delays Thursday morning, a day after downed wires caused major problems for the evening rush.
A bill proposed in New Jersey would require low-speed electric bicycles and scooters there to be registered and insured.
NYC and the surrounding area are under a Yellow Alert for the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon.
Route 80 was closed and traffic was backed up for hours after a deadly crash involving a tractor-trailer and a box truck in Hackensack, New Jersey.
The FAA's new initiative to address the New York air traffic controller shortage is up and running.
A New York City company promoted "$0 cost" COVID tests, then got over 100 complaints after people were told they may owe hundreds.
Hempstead, N.Y. officials want federal help after they say unhealthy levels of the chemical 1,4-dioxane was found in all nine of the town's wells.
Their return comes after authorities spread out across Manorville, and beyond, in April as part of an evidence search.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
A federal judge is considering if lawsuits against NYC congestion pricing should proceed after hours of arguments from people suing to stop the new tolls.
New York City has started evicting migrants from the shelter system, under watchful eye of the Legal Aid Society.
Students have engaged in a lawsuit against City University of New York over changes to its graduation ceremony.
The Randall's Island Park Alliance wants New York City to remove the migrant shelter this summer.
Arizona is one of seven states that Trump lost in 2020 where his allies are accused of schemes to put up alternate electors.
Former President Donald Trump's defense rested its case at his "hush money" trial after calling two witnesses to the stand.
A New York City company promoted "$0 cost" COVID tests, then got over 100 complaints after people were told they may owe hundreds.
A new report from Orkin ranks the worst cities for mosquitoes, with New York coming in second and Los Angeles taking the top spot.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Crystal McKinney, a former model, accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her in New York City over 20 years ago. She filed the lawsuit under the NYC Gender Motivated Violence Act.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
A 50-year-old man is charged with assault after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in an apparent random attack in New York City.
Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers defeated the Rangers 3-0 in the Eastern Conference finals opener.
The Yankees finished with 4 home runs in their 7-3 victory over the Mariners on Wednesday night.
Johnathan Rodriguez's first major league hit powered the Guardians to a 6-3 win over the Mets on Wednesday.
Gleyber Torres hit a three-run home run, but it wasn't enough as the Yankees fell 6-3 to the Mariners on Tuesday.
Jeff McNeil, Starling Marte and Mark Vientos hit homers, but the Mets fell to the Guardians 7-6 on Tuesday.
Developers released renderings for Gowanus Green, a large new affordable housing community located on the banks of the Gowanus Canal.
A community of people are helping a community of bees in Far Rockaway, Queens. They're drawing inspiration from a professional model-turned-beekeeper.
Migrant women from Honduras, Mexico and other countries share their experiences while making the art they enjoy.
Traffic safety advocates in Brooklyn say the redesign of McGuinness Boulevard is inadequate, and they want changes to be implemented.
Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park neighbors two communities that house a large Asian American population.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Our next Class Act with Chris Wragge visit takes us to a school on the New Jersey-Pennsylvania border.
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign rally Thursday in the South Bronx.
Amtrak and NJ Transit riders should expect residual delays Thursday morning, a day after downed wires caused major problems for the evening rush. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the commute.
CBS New York's John Elliott and Tony Sadiku have the latest weather forecast.
CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has a look at the best and worst times to travel for the holiday weekend.