House to hold second speaker vote Wednesday
The House plans to hold a second speaker vote on Wednesday as Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan tries to win over multiple Republican holdouts. CBS News' Robert Costa and Major Garrett have more.
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No House speaker elected on first ballot
Rep. Jim Jordan failed to garner enough Republican support to be elected speaker of the House in the first round of voting Tuesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion have more.
Jim Jordan falls short in first speaker election, with next vote set for Wednesday
Rep. Jim Jordan lost 20 Republicans to win just 200 votes, falling shy of the 217 needed to become speaker of the House.
Why Jim Jordan lost the first speaker vote
House Republicans on Tuesday tried to elect a speaker again but Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan failed to win enough votes to secure the gavel on the first ballot. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains what went wrong. Plus, Florida Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez joins "America Decides" to discuss why he voted against Jordan.
Is there a bipartisan fix for speaker chaos?
As Jim Jordan failed to clinch the speaker's gavel in the first round of voting Tuesday, the House Democratic Caucus remained united behind Hakeem Jeffries. House Minority Whip and Massachusetts Rep. Katherine Clark joins "America Decides" to discuss the possibility of a bipartisan governing coalition.
Romney says Jordan not first choice for speaker
Sen. Mitt Romney, who announced he will not seek reelection in 2024, said Jim Jordan is "probably not the first choice I would have made" for a new House speaker. Romney spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about why he thinks the House is having trouble electing a new speaker.
Jim Jordan falls short in first House speaker vote
Rep. Jim Jordan failed to secure enough support in the first round of voting for a new House speaker. Another vote is scheduled for Wednesday as the government has only one month left of funding. Scott MacFarlane reports.
House speaker vote goes to 2nd ballot
Rep. Jim Jordan failed to win a majority in the first new House speaker ballot, sending the lower chamber back for more rounds of voting to elect a permanent leader. CBS News congressional correspondents Scott MacFarlane and Nikole Killion have more.
Romney: Jordan's not my first speaker pick
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney told Norah O'Donnell that he thinks House Republicans are "letting the tail wag the dog" by nominating Rep. Jim Jordan for speaker. Watch more of O'Donnell's interview with Romney on CBS Sunday Morning.
House to vote Tuesday for new Speaker
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan will take his bid to become speaker of the House to the floor on Tuesday. Whether or not he has enough votes to take the gavel remains to be seen. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
GOP reservations about Jim Jordan for speaker
Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan is the Republican nominee for speaker of the House, but he's not the choice of all Republicans. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
Jordan flips some holdouts for speaker vote
Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan could be on the verge of becoming the next speaker of the House. It could happen as soon as Tuesday, but that's only if he can get at least 217 votes. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on Jordan's efforts to sway the holdouts in his party.
Jim Jordan says he feels "really good" going into speaker's race
Rep. Tom Emmer, Republican of Minnesota, said Monday evening after the GOP conference met, "we're gonna have a speaker tomorrow."
U.S. next steps as war continues in Israel
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were briefed Monday on the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Gaza-based Hamas militant group. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest on how the U.S. government is following developments in the Middle East.
Speaker vote could come Tuesday
House minority whip Katherine Clark says a vote to elect a new speaker could be held Tuesday, but it is not clear if Rep. Jim Jordan, nominated for the role by Republicans last Friday, has the votes to claim the gavel. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on how Democrats are trying to work with some Republicans to elect their own candidate.
House speaker vote set for Tuesday
The Republican nominee for House speaker, Rep. Jim Jordan, is working to shore up support within his own party ahead of Tuesday's vote, but the Ohio lawmaker is likely dozens of votes away from securing the gavel. Democrats, meanwhile, are reaching across the aisle to try to form a bipartisan coalition around Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
Jordan still faces "10-20" holdouts as speaker vote looms, Republicans say
There are at least 10-20 Republicans who remain unwilling to support Rep. Jim Jordan. They're frustrated over the treatment of Rep. Steve Scalise during his speaker bid and still angry over former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ouster.
Does Jim Jordan have the votes to be speaker?
House Republicans chose Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan to be their nominee for speaker in a secret ballot vote Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins to discuss how much of the GOP supports Jordan's bid.
GOP nominates Jim Jordan for House speaker
House Republicans on Friday selected Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio as their nominee for speaker of the House, in the latest attempt to unite the party behind a candidate to fill the role that's been vacant since Rep. Kevin McCarthy's unprecedented ouster last week. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Republicans nominate Jim Jordan for House speaker
The Republican Conference on Friday nominated Rep. Jim Jordan to be the next speaker of the House, but he must still earn the majority vote in the full chamber. This comes after the previous nominee, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, withdrew his name Thursday due to a lack of support.
Political strategists on House speaker drama
Democratic strategist Ashley Etienne and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez joined CBS News to share their thoughts on Republicans' inability to coalesce around a House speaker, putting Congress at a standstill.
House GOP makes renewed speaker vote push
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, who lost the Republican House speaker nomination Wednesday to Majority Leader Steve Scalise, renewed his bid for the gavel following Scalise's withdrawal. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Will Jim Jordan be GOP's next speaker pick?
Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise dropped out of the race for House speaker Thursday night, a day after securing the nomination from the Republican Party. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on if the GOP will now turn to Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan.
What could unite House GOP behind a speaker?
The Republican stalemate over the speaker's gavel has left the House paralyzed. Washington Post political reporter Leigh Ann Caldwell and CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett join "America Decides" to discuss what potential compromises could unite the conference.
Scalise withdraws from House speaker race
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said Thursday he is withdrawing from the race for speaker. Republicans narrowly voted to nominate him in a closed-door vote Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
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Iran says Israel must pull troops out of Lebanon under deal with U.S.
Iran's foreign minister says Israeli troops can't remain in Lebanon under the pending deal with the U.S.
8 dead in Air Force B-52 bomber crash at California base
The aircraft was on a routine test mission at Edwards airfield, located in the western Mojave Desert, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
3,600 stock trades in 3 months: Breaking down Trump's flurry of investments
President Trump's investment accounts traded between $212 million and $695 million in stocks and other securities in the first three months of the year — an unprecedented sum for a sitting president.
Iran World Cup team coach says it was booted from U.S. right after first match
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
Georgia and Alabama GOP runoffs and more primaries to watch today
Voters are casting their ballots in three states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday, including the runoff race in Georgia to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Newsom says Justice Department is investigating him and his wife
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said the Justice Department is investigating he and his wife, Jennifer.
Teen accused of killing stepsister on cruise to be jailed pending trial
The teen was initially released pending trial after being charged as a juvenile, but after he was charged as an adult, a judge ruled he was no longer subject to rules regarding juvenile detention.
BASE jumping accident kills 2 including well-known extreme athlete Andy Lewis
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Explore Trump's 3,600 stock trades from the first 3 months of 2026
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BASE jumping accident kills 2 including well-known extreme athlete Andy Lewis
A BASE jumping accident in a Utah canyon killed two people including a daredevil athlete best known for performing onstage with Madonna at the 2012 Super Bowl, authorities said.
American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
Teen accused of killing stepsister on cruise to be jailed pending trial
The teen was initially released pending trial after being charged as a juvenile, but after he was charged as an adult, a judge ruled he was no longer subject to rules regarding juvenile detention.
Cellphone fire on flight "scorched" cabin before landing in Las Vegas
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Second Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot in Alaska Senate race, official rules
An election official ruled a candidate with the same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan was involved in a "determined effort and a deliberate attempt" to confuse Alaska voters.
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A new analysis projects how much Americans will pay for electricity from June to September, depending on their state of residence.
Hundreds of U.S. cities now have starter homes that cost $1 million
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Oil prices sink, stocks soar after Trump announces deal with Iran
Markets rally on expectations that the agreement will ease global energy supply concerns, though analysts warn gas prices may remain elevated for some time.
Fox to acquire Roku in $22 billion deal
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3,600 stock trades in 3 months: Breaking down Trump's flurry of investments
President Trump's investment accounts traded between $212 million and $695 million in stocks and other securities in the first three months of the year — an unprecedented sum for a sitting president.
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Georgia and Alabama GOP runoffs and more primaries to watch today
Voters are casting their ballots in three states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday, including the runoff race in Georgia to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Iran World Cup team coach says it was booted from U.S. right after first match
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
Second Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot in Alaska Senate race, official rules
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Newsom says Justice Department is investigating him and his wife
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said the Justice Department is investigating he and his wife, Jennifer.
Trump in G7 summit in France as he touts signing of Iran memorandum
President Trump is in France for the annual G7 summit, as the world awaits a signing of a deal with Iran.
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American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
They're uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. They're far from alone.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
Organic formula recalled after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
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In Japan, life lessons in healthy eating
In the U.S. the percentage of obese adults is about ten times what it is in Japan. What differentiates the Japanese diet, and how are schools making it their mission to give Japanese children a taste of a healthy life?
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Iran says Israel must pull troops out of Lebanon under deal with U.S.
Iran's foreign minister says Israeli troops can't remain in Lebanon under the pending deal with the U.S.
Iran World Cup team coach says it was booted from U.S. right after first match
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"
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Russian priest known as Putin's "confessor" hit by EU sanctions
Last year, Russia's FSB security service said it thwarted a Ukrainian-ordered plot to kill the priest.
"Spider-Man" climber dies in 400-foot fall into volcanic crater
A free climber dubbed the "Spider-Man of Yemen" died after falling almost 400 feet into a volcanic crater.
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Billy Porter on "La Cage Aux Folles"
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America's Block Party to celebrate July 4th with benefit concert
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Singer Oliver Tree among 6 killed in helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro
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Soccer art made from gum wrappers
Artist Lyndon J. Barrois Sr. painstakingly sculpts art depicting soccer players. His medium of choice? The humble chewing gum wrapper. Correspondent Luke Burbank talks with Barrois about his Los Angeles exhibit, "Fútbol Is Life: Animated Sportraits," which captures iconic moments from nearly 100 years of the World Cup in tiny pieces of paper and foil.
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Anthropic to meet Trump officials, Axios says
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U.K. announces plan to ban social media for children under 16
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Prediction market traders face long odds
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As SpaceX IPO launches, Texans near its Starbase HQ are mixed on the company
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
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NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
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Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
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Teen accused of killing stepsister on cruise to be jailed pending trial
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U.S. citizen arrested over alleged child sexual abuse in Colombia
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Man caught with 150 live venomous scorpions at airport
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Woman dies after being thrown from bridge without safety cord
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NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
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Data: Trump made 3,600 stock trades in 3 months
New data from the Office of Government Ethics shows that President Trump is ramping up his stock portfolio, with a CBS News analysis finding the president's investment accounts made 3,600 trades between January and March. CBS News senior investigative reporter Michael Kaplan has more.