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MTG, Boebert, Mace, and the Republicans who could stop Scalise getting the gavel

Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) was selected as the Republican conference's House speaker nominee Wednesday when he won a closed-door vote among members, 113 to Rep. Jim Jordan's (R-OH) 99. However, the road to the necessary 217 votes among the Republicans' slim majority could be difficult if former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's 15-ballot series in January is any indication.

Israel war: DeSantis slams Trump for saying Hezbollah is ‘very smart’

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) took a swing at former President Donald Trump's comments that appeared to praise Hezbollah and criticize Israel.

Social Security update: Direct payment benefits to increase by 3.2% in 2024 due to inflation

The Social Security Administration announced a 3.2% increase in benefits in 2024.

Treasury outlines plans to tighten oil price cap amid signs Russia is skirting it

The Treasury Department announced new enforcement measures on Thursday aimed at tightening the G7 price cap on Russian oil amid reports that Moscow’s flagship Urals-grade crude is being sold at prices far higher than the $60-per-barrel cap set by Western leaders.

Israel war: Blinken promises US will back Israel as Netanyahu vows to destroy Hamas

Secretary of State Antony Blinken forcefully reaffirmed U.S. support for Israel as he stood next to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the recent terrorist attack.

WATCH LIVE: House Judiciary Committee holds hearing on violent crime in Washington

The House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance is holding a hearing on violent crime in Washington, D.C.

Oversight Chairman Comer brought in over $1.1 million last quarter

EXCLUSIVE — House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) raised over $1.1 million last quarter, raking in donations from all 50 states as his national profile has grown through his investigations into President Joe Biden and his family.

Speaker vote: Scalise and House Republicans could be facing another floor fiasco

House Republicans could face another crisis if House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) fails to garner enough votes to win the speakership.

Inflation clocks in at 3.7% amid higher shelter and energy prices

Inflation came in at 3.7% for the year ending in September, remaining at the level it was the month before.

Jack Bergman moves to censure squad member Rashida Tlaib over Hamas attack response

Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI) has introduced a resolution to formally censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) for her past antisemitic remarks as well as her latest statement in the wake of the fatal Hamas terror attacks against Israel.
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