Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, suggested on CBS's "Face the Nation" that a deal with Democrats may be necessary to choose a new House speaker if Republicans are unable to elect someone on their own. Turner believes Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, would be an "excellent speaker," but that he faces an uphill climb with at least 10 to 20 Republican members opposing his nomination. Turner is open to working with Democrats to find a "mutually acceptable speaker," emphasizing the importance of the House coming together to find a solution.
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Israeli officials have identified Yahya Sinwar and El Deif as the Hamas leaders responsible for the deadly attack on Israel on October 7th. Israel's military is searching for Sinwar in the tunnels used by Hamas militants in Gaza and is preparing for a ground invasion on Gaza to bring the two leaders to justice. Ron Dermer, Israel's minister of strategic affairs, has stated that the two are backed with training, logistics, communication, and political support.
Suzanne Somers, actress, health advocate and author, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 15th, one day before her 77th birthday. She was best known for her role as Chrissy Snow on the ABC sitcom Three's Company, and went on to become an advocate for a healthy lifestyle, writing several books on the subject. Her family and fans are mourning her loss and celebrating her extraordinary life.
During Trump's civil fraud trial in New York, evidence was presented that the Trump Organization considered adding a "presidential premium" to certain assets to increase his net worth. This was after Forbes magazine revealed that Trump's Manhattan triplex was about a third of the size he had long claimed, and thus far less valuable. Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen has also testified that Trump had previously inflated his assets to lenders.
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.
On Thursday, former IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn pleaded guilty to illegally disclosing the tax return information of former President Donald Trump and thousands of wealthy Americans. Littlejohn admitted to the crime in a Washington, D.C. court and is now facing up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. His sentencing is scheduled for August 5th.
Key takeaways: House Republicans remain divided and unable to elect a new speaker. Rep. Mike Rogers expressed concern that the party’s narrow majority may never…
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., has been hit with new charges accusing him of accepting bribes from a foreign government and acting as a foreign agent. The superseding indictment follows an initial indictment from last month, alleging that Menendez and his wife received gifts and payments in exchange for official acts. If convicted, Menendez and his wife could face up to 20 years in prison. Menendez has denied the charges, calling them “baseless” and “unfounded” and vowing to fight them.