Axios Politics Reporter Stef Kight discusses the latest on the House Speaker race and Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, discusses the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) talked to C-SPAN about being a new member of Congress, his family and community in Louisiana's 4th Congressional District, and who he looks to for advice and mentorship, including House majority whip and fellow Louisianian Steve Scalise.
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY), Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and other lawmakers, along with White House officials and Union representatives, participate in the Center for American Progress annual conference in Washington, DC.
The House may continue voting in the House Speaker election to replace former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who was removed from the position on October 3rd.
The House may continue voting in the House Speaker election to replace former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who was removed from the position on October 3rd.
The House voted for a fourth time in the House Speaker election to replace former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who was removed from the position on October 3rd. Rep. Elise Stefanik gave the nominating speech for Rep. Mike Johnson, and Rep. Pete Aguilar gave the nominating speech for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.
Following the election of Rep. Mike Johnson as House Speaker, Leader Jeffries and Speaker-Elect Johnson spoke to the chamber. Speaker-Elect Johnson was then sworn-in as Speaker by Rep. Hal Rogers.
President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Ms. Jodie Haydon to the White House with a ceremony on the South Lawn. With the sounds of the military band playing in the background, the leaders greeted government officials and guests before giving remarks on the importance of the U.S.-Australia alliance. These remarks took place ahead of the state dinner scheduled later in the evening.
President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese discussed U.S.-Australia relations before meeting privately in the Oval Office. They commented on their defense and economic partnerships, as well as a new compact pertaining to climate change, critical minerals, and clean energy. Later that evening, President Biden hosted a state dinner for Prime Minister Albanese.
President Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke with reporters from the Rose Garden following a meeting at the White House. They reiterated their commitment to the U.S.-Australia alliance and discussed shared priorities for the two countries, including the AUKUS agreement with the U.K. and investment into nuclear powered submarines. Additional topics included the Israel-Hamas war and security in the Indo-Pacific region. These remarks came before an official State Dinner at the White House later that evening.
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his partner Jodie Haydon to the State Dinner at the White House.
The menu for the State Dinner honoring Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese includes a roasted beet salad and butternut squash soup for the starter, followed by a main course of sarsaparilla-braised short ribs. The dessert is a hazelnut and chocolate mousse cake. White House chefs Cris Comerford and Susie Morrison provided more details about the menu as they displayed the various courses alongside guest chef Katie Button.
Guests including lawmakers, cabinet secretaries and distinguished guests arrived for the White House State Dinner honoring Australia. Among the guests attending were Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC), violinist Itzhak Perlman, U.S. Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy, actor John Leguizamo, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Rep. Mike McCaul (R-TX), and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Also in attendance was the band, The B-52's, who was slated as entertainment for the dinner but attended as guests instead.
President Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese entered together for the State Dinner honoring the two nation's relationship at the White House.
President Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gave toasts reaffirming the two countries' strong relationship and partnership during a State Dinner at the White House. Each leader spoke on the importance of the U.S.-Australia relationship, with President Biden saying, "a great deal of the history of our world will be written in the Indo-Pacific in the coming years. Australia and the United States must, must, write that story together."
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) talked to C-SPAN about being a new member of Congress, his family and community in Louisiana's 4th Congressional District, and who he looks to for advice and mentorship, including House majority whip and fellow Louisianian Steve Scalise.
The House voted for a fourth time in the House Speaker election to replace former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who was removed from the position on October 3rd. Rep. Elise Stefanik gave the nominating speech for Rep. Mike Johnson, and Rep. Pete Aguilar gave the nominating speech for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.
The House elected Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker. He recieved 220 votes with unanimous GOP support. Speaker Johnson replaces former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who was ousted earlier this month.
Following the election of Rep. Mike Johnson as House Speaker, Leader Jeffries and Speaker-Elect Johnson spoke to the chamber. Speaker-Elect Johnson was then sworn-in as Speaker by Rep. Hal Rogers.
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) delivered remarks from the Capitol steps after being elected and sworn in as speaker of the U.S. House. He said House Republicans went through "a little bit of suffering" and "character building," but they were ready to deliver results for the American people. Rep. Johnson was elected to the speakership by the House on a party-line vote, 220-209. In the events leading up to this, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was ousted as speaker on October 3, which was initiated by Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL) and supported by seven other House Republicans. The Republican majority struggled for more than three weeks to agree on Rep. McCarthy's replacement, with speaker nominees Reps. Steve Scalise (LA), Jim Jordan (OH), and Tom Emmer (MN) all failing to obtain enough support from fellow House Republicans. In particular, Rep. Jordan's nomination was brought to the full House for votes, but it failed three times.
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY) discussed the House speaker election and upcoming Democratic legislative priorities with MSNBC's Ari Melber during the Center for American Progress' annual conference in Washington, DC. The conversation occurred before the House voted on Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as speaker.
President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Ms. Jodie Haydon to the White House with a ceremony on the South Lawn. With the sounds of the military band playing in the background, the leaders greeted government officials and guests before giving remarks on the importance of the U.S.-Australia alliance. These remarks took place ahead of the state dinner scheduled later in the evening.
President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese discussed U.S.-Australia relations before meeting privately in the Oval Office. They commented on their defense and economic partnerships, as well as a new compact pertaining to climate change, critical minerals, and clean energy. Later that evening, President Biden hosted a state dinner for Prime Minister Albanese.
President Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke with reporters from the Rose Garden following a meeting at the White House. They reiterated their commitment to the U.S.-Australia alliance and discussed shared priorities for the two countries, including the AUKUS agreement with the U.K. and investment into nuclear powered submarines. Additional topics included the Israel-Hamas war and security in the Indo-Pacific region. These remarks came before an official State Dinner at the White House later that evening.
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his partner Jodie Haydon to the State Dinner at the White House.
The menu for the State Dinner honoring Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese includes a roasted beet salad and butternut squash soup for the starter, followed by a main course of sarsaparilla-braised short ribs. The dessert is a hazelnut and chocolate mousse cake. White House chefs Cris Comerford and Susie Morrison provided more details about the menu as they displayed the various courses alongside guest chef Katie Button.
Guests including lawmakers, cabinet secretaries and distinguished guests arrived for the White House State Dinner honoring Australia. Among the guests attending were Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC), violinist Itzhak Perlman, U.S. Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy, actor John Leguizamo, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Rep. Mike McCaul (R-TX), and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Also in attendance was the band, The B-52's, who was slated as entertainment for the dinner but attended as guests instead.
President Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese entered together for the State Dinner honoring the two nation's relationship at the White House.
President Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gave toasts reaffirming the two countries' strong relationship and partnership during a State Dinner at the White House. Each leader spoke on the importance of the U.S.-Australia relationship, with President Biden saying, "a great deal of the history of our world will be written in the Indo-Pacific in the coming years. Australia and the United States must, must, write that story together."
2024 Republican presidential candidate Ryan Binkley spoke to voters at the First in the Nation Leadership Summit, held in Nashua, New Hampshire, the state's second-largest city. He discussed the need to balance the federal budget and increase competition in the health care industry. He also said Republicans need to improve their outreach and messaging to people living in urban populations.
Lawmakers in the House debate a bill which condemns the Hamas attack on Israel and also reaffirms U.S. support of Israel, and calls on Hamas to release all hostages. Members would follow the debate by voting on a bipartisan resolution. A two-thirds majority was needed for passage.
The House voted for a fourth time in the House Speaker election to replace former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who was removed from the position on October 3rd. Rep. Elise Stefanik gave the nominating speech for Rep. Mike Johnson, and Rep. Pete Aguilar gave the nominating speech for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.
The House elected Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker. He recieved 220 votes with unanimous GOP support. Speaker Johnson replaces former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who was ousted earlier this month.
