The House of Representatives on May 8 overwhelmingly voted to block a measure to strip House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) of the gavel advanced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.). Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) forced a vote on a motion to vacate after meeting with the speaker twice this week to discuss her grievances
CBS News Live CBS News 24/7 Live Washington — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene proceeded with her threat to try to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson Wednesday, calling for a vote on a motion to vacate the speaker from the House floor. “The form of the resolution is as follows: declaring the office of the speaker
INDIANAPOLIS—Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley won a sizable share of the vote in the Indiana primary electing, continuing a trend seen in other states and signaling that former President Donald Trump faces a bloc of “never Trump” voters within his own party. Ms. Haley, who suspended her presidential campaign two months ago, received 21.7
Louisiana officials say the court needs to act by May 15 to keep planning for this year’s elections on track. Black voters and liberal groups asked the Supreme Court on May 8 to intervene in the racially tinged fight over the congressional map in Republican-dominated Louisiana. The decision the court makes could have nationwide ramifications
Louisiana officials say the court needs to act by May 15 to keep planning for this year’s elections on track. Black voters and liberal groups asked the Supreme Court on May 8 to intervene in the racially tinged fight over the congressional map in Republican-dominated Louisiana. The decision the court makes could have nationwide ramifications
The vote comes after many expected the Senate to miss its original May 10 deadline. The U.S. House of Representatives voted on May 8 to extend the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, as Congress’s previous May 10 deadline was quickly approaching. The House convened to consider a seven-day extension to the FAA reauthorization bill
Republicans say public funds should not go to news that only appeals to one side of the political spectrum. Democrats say NPR is needed for local news coverage. Republicans and Democrats fought over taxpayer funding for National Public Radio (NPR) on May 8 during a congressional hearing with the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.