UAW workers at Stellantis' Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan went on strike Monday in an effort to pressure the company to make a better labor contract offer. The plant produces the highly profitable RAM 1500 series pickup truck, and UAW President Shawn Fain said the strike is an attempt to “stand up for the rights of our members and their families.” The strike is part of the UAW's concurrent strikes against the “Big Three” automakers, and Stellantis did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) is facing new charges alleging he accepted bribes from the Egyptian government and conspired to act as a foreign agent while serving as a member of Congress. The charges come as part of a long-running investigation into Menendez's relationship with a New Jersey businessman from Egypt, and the senator has denied any wrongdoing. His co-defendants, including his wife and the businessman, were also included in the new charges.
Nine Republican hopefuls are vying to become the next Speaker of the House of Representatives, following the ousting of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) three weeks ago. The candidates will present their cases to the House Republican Conference on Monday, with Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) among them. Former GOP member David Jolly said that all nine candidates need to get 217 votes to win the nomination, and the lowest vote getter will be knocked off each round until there’s one man standing.
Key takeaways: The U.S. has been working to ensure that the release of hostages and the distribution of aid are prioritized before a ground invasion…
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) spoke on NBC's "Meet The Press" about why he has not yet endorsed former President Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election, citing current issues such as the open Southern border and war in the Middle East. Meanwhile, aid convoys have been making their way into Gaza and the U.S. has increased its military presence in the Middle East to help defend Israel. Humanitarian groups have applauded the aid, but say it falls short of what is needed to help civilians on the ground.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised the release of an American mother and daughter held hostage by Hamas, but expressed skepticism over the militant group’s recent statement that they were ready to release two more hostages. He also expressed concern over the possibility of Iranian proxies escalating their attacks against US personnel, and said the US will continue to send clear messages to Hamas about the need to release all hostages.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) voiced his strong support for President Joe Biden's proposed $106 billion aid package for both Israel and Ukraine on CBS's "Face the Nation" Sunday morning. McConnell noted that the package would be spent in the United States in 38 different states, replacing the weapons that were sent to Ukraine with more modern weapons. He also addressed concerns about his health and ability to continue performing his congressional duties, saying he has "completely recovered" and is "back on the job."
Nine candidates have entered the race for the House speakership following the ousting of Rep. Kevin McCarthy. House Republicans are now working to elect a new speaker, with the vote expected to take place on Tuesday. The candidates have a variety of backgrounds and experiences, and it is unclear who will be chosen as the new speaker.