Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., announced Tuesday that he will not seek re-election in 2024, shocking many of his colleagues. McHenry has served in Congress since 2005 and is the longest-serving Republican from North Carolina, recently gaining national attention when he became the first House Speaker pro tempore in history to be removed in a no-confidence vote. His retirement will further thin the ranks of Republican institutionalists in Congress, leaving many of his colleagues unsure of who will take his place and fill the role of chair of the House Financial Services Committee.
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On Monday, a 14-year-old student stabbed two classmates during a brawl at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School in North Carolina, resulting in the death of one 15-year-old student and the hospitalization of the other. The school was placed on lockdown and the suspect is in custody, but the identity of the deceased student has not yet been released. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as it becomes available.
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.
The race for the next Speaker of the House of Representatives has become increasingly competitive, with 25 entrenched GOP lawmakers blocking Rep. Jim Jordan from winning the gavel. Jordan received 194 votes in the third ballot, 21 votes short of the number he needed to be elected. Another round of voting is required, and the outcome is uncertain as the 25 entrenched GOP lawmakers have yet to declare their support for any of the candidates.
On Wednesday night, a Marine was apprehended in connection with the death of another Marine at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. The identity of the deceased Marine and the suspect have not been released, nor have any details about how the Marine died. This is the second death at Camp Lejeune in the last month, with the Marine Corps continuing to investigate the incident and providing further information when it becomes available.
House of Representatives Votes to Remove Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy After His “Bring it On” Tweet
House of Representatives Votes to Remove Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy After His “Bring it On” Tweet
The House of Representatives voted to remove former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from his position, after he tweeted "Bring it on" in response to a motion to vacate the chair. McCarthy will not run for the leadership position again, and the House is now looking for a new speaker, with a candidate forum scheduled for October 10th and a potential vote for the new speaker scheduled for October 11th.
Saturday night's Powerball draw ended without a winner, pushing the jackpot past the $1 billion mark. This marks the fourth-most-valuable Powerball jackpot and the 32nd consecutive drawing without a winner. There were also two $2 million, multiplier-enhanced tickets, and five $1 million tickets won in the draw. Powerball is a lottery game played in 44 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with odds of winning the grand prize at 1 in 292.2 million.
Nancy Sampson, a 61-year-old woman from Greer, South Carolina, died after falling approximately 150 feet from a cliff near the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. Park rangers and first responders from Reems Creek Fire Department, Mt. Mitchell State Park and a trauma intervention program were able to locate and recover her body. An investigation is ongoing, and park officials urge hikers to be aware of their surroundings and take necessary precautions when exploring unfamiliar terrain.