House Speaker battle looms in Congress as Middle East conflict tests unity

President Biden's promise of support to Israel comes as the U.S. House of Representatives remains without a Speaker and largely handcuffed when it comes to passing legislation.

Pritzker blames country's divisions on 'MAGA Republican leader'
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker ripped into MAGA Republicans after a Villa Park man was charged with vandalizing his Chicago home.

Israel Hamas War: Biden issues warning to foreign governments
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President Biden addressed the nation on Tuesday, delivering a warning to any foreign government or group that might consider taking advantage of the situation in Israel.

Biden participated in special counsel interview regarding classified documents investigation

The White House says President Joe Biden has been interviewed as part of the special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents. Spokesperson Ian Sams says Biden was voluntarily interviewed at the White House on Sunday and Monday.

RFK Jr. announces independent run for president
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RFK Jr. announced Monday he's ditching the Democratic party to make an independent run for president.

How war in Israel impacts House Speaker vote
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The war in Israel is having an impact on what's taking place in the House of Representatives.

House speaker battle heats up with Trump endorsement
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As Republican congressmen Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise are working hard to convince the members of their party they are the right man for the job for House speaker.

Trump endorses Jim Jordan to replace Kevin McCarthy as House speaker

“Congressman Jim Jordan has been a STAR long before making his very successful journey to Washington, D.C., representing Ohio’s 4th Congressional District," Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social site. "He will be a GREAT Speaker of the House, & has my Complete & Total Endorsement!"

Can Trump become Speaker of the House?
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Former President Donald Trump says he's interested in becoming House Speaker.

Trump would accept House speakership for 'short period' while Republicans decide on permanent replacement

Trump said he would accept a short-term House speaker role to serve as a “unifier" for the GOP until a conclusion is reached on which member of Congress should take on the leadership post.

Could Trump become speaker of the House?
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Could the next House speaker be Donald Trump? Reports are swirling that the former president will come to Washington on Tuesday to talk to House Republicans.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein honored at funeral service
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The California Senator Dianne Feinstein will be laid to rest Thursday in San Francisco. Shed died last week at the age of 90 after serving in congress for more than 30 decades.