McCarthy Ousted, Legislation Frozen - What Does This Mean for Americans?

With no permanent speaker in line, passing important legislation that may be key to avoiding a looming government shutdown must be put on hold.

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Historic House Vote Leaves Kevin McCarthy Ousted as Speaker

This is the first time a Speaker has been successfully expelled in American history.

President Biden insists House quickly elect a Speaker after McCarthy ousted by GOP

Legislative business is at a standstill until the House re-elects the next Speaker.

Senator Dianne Feinstein Dies at 90

The Senate mourns the loss of a true American hero.

Mitch McConnell Freezes For the Second Time in Five Weeks

Questions about the health of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell are rising in response to two episodes of freezing over the past five weeks during news conferences; this time during a press conference in Kentucky.

Biden Re-Election Bid Puts Spotlight Back on Age

While there are concerns associated with the U.S. President being the oldest in American history, Biden’s health is promising for him to continue to serve as President of the United States.

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Biden Launches 2024 Campaign

President Biden announced formally on Tuesday morning, via a three-minute video.

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Biden Makes Historic Visit to Ukraine

One year following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, President Biden makes a historic visit to Ukraine - a warzone where the United States doesn’t have a footprint.

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Mississippi Grapples with the Latest Impact of Gun Violence

30 minutes south of Memphis Tennessee, lies yet another county grieving the impact of gun violence.

Arkansas Gov. Sanders Slams Biden in GOP Rebuttal

Trump Endorsed Governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas, was chosen to give the GOP Rebuttal to President Biden's State of the Union address.

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Biden Delivers Second State of the Union Address: "Finish the Job"

President Biden delivered his first State of the Union address on Tuesday evening where he discussed his four part Unity Agenda. This focused on beating the opioid and overdose epidemic, ending cancer, prioritizing the mental health crisis; and reducing veteran suicide.

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