Kevin McCarthy announces he will retire at the end of December
"I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways," McCarthy wrote in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
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"I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways," McCarthy wrote in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
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.
The House Republican majority has not yet coalesced around a new speaker a week after Rep. Kevin McCarthy was removed.
The former House speaker said he will run for reelection in 2024.
The scramble is on to replace the Speaker of the House a day after Kevin McCarthy was ousted by a group of hard-right Republicans, and now some are demanding the rebels be punished. CBS New York's Dick Brennan spoke to some of those New York Republicans. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rEKFM9
The U.S. House of Representatives is not expected to have a new speaker for at least week after McCarthy was booted from the position in a historic vote on Tuesday. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is serving as speaker pro tempore.
"The office of speaker of the House of the United States House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding over the chamber.
Among many things the veteran lawmaker said, he conveyed that he will not run for the leadership position again.
Both lawmakers expressed frustration over the current state of affairs inside the House of Representatives.
Rep. Jerrold Nadler spoke with CBS New York's Dick Brennan and Dana Tyler about why Democrats did not want to rescue McCarthy, and more.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been stripped of his power. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis spoke with CBS New York's Maurice DuBois and Jessica Moore about the historic vote, and where Congress goes from here.
The House 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 with the help of House Democrats. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
In a stunning, historic first, Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted from that position. Watch CBS News special coverage.
Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a motion to vacate the chair Monday, two days after Speaker Kevin McCarthy relied on Democrats to pass a short-term spending bill and avert a shutdown.
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
The Senate voted 88-9 to approve the measure on Saturday night. The bill will next go to President Biden's desk to be signed. CBS New York's Michael George reports.
Now it's up to the Senate to pass it before the midnight deadline. CBS New York's Michael George reports.
If lawmakers don't reach a deal, federal agencies will close and critical employees will be asked to work without pay.
The spending bill failed to win over a group of Republicans opposed to a short-term funding deal.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Wednesday he doesn't see the support in the House for a Senate measure to fund the government. CBS New York's Skyler Henry reports.
As the clock ticks down to midnight Saturday, CBS New York's Jessica Moore has a look at what's going on today.
House Republicans' efforts to pass four spending bills would not avert a government shutdown.
Services would be cut and millions of federal employees would be out of work, CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
CBS New York's Dick Brennan has the details and reaction from the White House.
The New York Yankees ended a seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Dozens of cyclosporiasis cases were reported across New York state between May 1 and June 16, the CDC says.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Dozens of cyclosporiasis cases were reported across New York state between May 1 and June 16, the CDC says.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
Friday is another day of sweltering temperatures as the extremely hot weather continues.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
The New York, New Jersey area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
Friday is another day of sweltering temperatures as the extremely hot weather continues.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
A beachgoer suffered a shark bite at Jones Beach, officials confirmed, a day after multiple shark sightings at Long Island and New York City beaches.
Friday is another day of sweltering temperatures as the extremely hot weather continues.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn, Doug Williams, Mahsa Saeidi, Dave Carlin and Christine Sloan have team coverage.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
Dozens of cyclosporiasis cases were reported across New York state between May 1 and June 16, the CDC says.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
The New York Yankees ended a seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
Sean Keys hit his first career home run, Myles Straw added a pinch-hit shot and the Blue Jays beat the Mets 9-3 in a Canada Day matinee Wednesday.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Times Square is holding eight ball drops to celebrate Independence Day, with each occurring at midnight in every American time zone, including U.S. territories. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
CBS News New York is commemorating 250 years of America's independence. This milestone marks 2.5 centuries since the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
Dozens of cyclosporiasis cases were reported across New York state between May 1 and June 16, the CDC reports.
An immersive and intimate exhibition takes us through life in New York City under British occupation during the American Revolution. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin takes us to the Museum of New York.
The Suffolk County Executive's Office said more than half a million dollars was spent on the serial killer's defense, but the bill is expected to reach $2 million.
