Key takeaways: Steve Scalise (R-LA) has withdrawn his name from consideration as the Republican nominee for Speaker of the House. The Republican party is now…
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White House Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre commented on the recent developments in the House of Representatives Speaker of the House race, noting that the president does not have a vote in the process and that the House Republicans are running their own process. After Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) won the caucus Speakership vote, Jean-Pierre commented on the situation, saying that it was “shambolic chaos” and that there was a lot of work that needs to be done on behalf of the American people. Just moments ago, Scalise withdrew his bid to be Speaker of the House, leaving the future of the Speaker of the House race uncertain.
Key takeaways: Israel is facing difficult choices as it attempts to rescue hostages held by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. Neta Heiman, a resident…
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and King Abdullah II of Jordan discussed the "horrific Hamas terrorist attacks" and the "devastating impact" of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has resulted in at least 2,700 deaths and thousands of injuries. Blinken has been meeting with Israeli officials and those affected by the violence, and is now working with King Abdullah II to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.
The United Nations has expressed deep concern over an evacuation order issued by the Israeli military to the population of northern Gaza, warning that it would have devastating humanitarian consequences. Hamas has called on residents of Gaza to reject the evacuation order and accused Israel of using "psychological warfare" against Gazans. The U.N. has urged both sides to de-escalate the situation and to avoid further civilian casualties.
Rudolph Isley, founding member of the Isley Brothers, has passed away at the age of 84. The Isley Brothers achieved success with their hit song “Shout” and went on to have a number of other hits. Ronald Isley released a statement saying “there are no words to express my feelings” for his brother. Rudolph Isley will be remembered for his contributions to the Isley Brothers and his influence on the rhythm and blues genre.
Taylor Swift showed her support for her rumored beau, Travis Kelce, by attending the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Denver Broncos on Thursday night. She was seen in a luxury suite with Kelce's mother, wearing a black tank top and a red Chiefs jacket. The Chiefs won the game with a final score of 30-6, and speculation of a relationship between Swift and Kelce has been growing since Swift showed up at the Bears game.
On Thursday night, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., announced his withdrawal from the race for the vacant House speaker role. This leaves the Republican party without a clear frontrunner for the role, and they are now tasked with holding another vote in the coming days to select a new speaker. The House remains closed until a new speaker is chosen.