Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana was elected as the 56th speaker of the House in a party-line vote, with all 220 Republicans voting for him. Johnson is a close ally of former President Donald Trump and had led many of the 2020 election challenges, including an amicus brief signed by more than 100 House Republicans. Johnson is the most ideologically conservative speaker since Newt Gingrich in the 1990s and is now second in line to the presidency.
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Desus Nice of "The Daily Show" recently joked about the GOP's failed attempt to nominate Tom Emmer as House Speaker, as he was unable to secure the near-unanimous support needed to win the gavel. The party has now nominated Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana as their new nominee, but it is still uncertain if he can gain the necessary 217 Republican votes.
Since the ousting of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House, the Republican conference has been in chaos as they search for a replacement. At least eight candidates are vying for the position, with Majority Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota the latest to earn the nod and attempt to secure the 217 votes needed to win the gavel.
Hamas released two hostages, Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz, for "compelling humanitarian" reasons, bringing joy to their families but leaving over 200 people still held captive. Donald Trump has filed motions in the Jan. 6 case against him, while seven people have died in a Louisiana highway crash and House Republicans are narrowing down speaker candidates.
Nine Republicans are vying for the House Speaker position, with current Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his second in command Steve Scalise voting against certifying Joe Biden's win in the 2020 presidential election. Jim Jordan of Ohio took himself out of the running last week, leaving the House to find a suitable candidate who can lead the chamber and represent the Republican party in a way that is beneficial to the nation.
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that would have limited the Biden administration's ability to communicate with social media companies about contentious content. The court has agreed to take up the government's appeal, allowing the government to continue to communicate with social media companies and setting the stage for a major ruling on free speech and social media. The ruling is seen as a victory for free speech advocates, who argue that the government should not be able to limit the speech of citizens.
Key takeaways: The Supreme Court declined to revive the district court hearing to craft a new Louisiana congressional map. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson clarified that…
Britney Spears has revealed details from her upcoming memoir, "The Woman in Me," which covers her early memories involving alcohol, her pregnancy with Justin Timberlake, and her first kiss with him. The memoir is set to be released on March 22, 2021 and will provide insight into Spears' life and career, including her struggles with fame, mental health, and her conservatorship.