Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Economic and Social Implications for Creators
- Creators in the U.S. express concern over a potential ban of TikTok, highlighting the impact it could have on their livelihoods.
- The app, a vital income source for many, has also served as a platform for dialogue and community building.
- Some view TikTok as an opportunity for marginalized groups, while others fear the dangerous precedent a ban could set.
- TikTok's influence extends beyond financial aspects, with significant social implications that many consider essential and invaluable.
Quick Glance: Iowa and New Hampshire: Trump's Strengths and Weaknesses Revealed
- In Iowa, Trump's campaign leveraged eight years of data to mobilize supporters.
- Trump plans to implement his strategy nationwide to overcome hurdles in the general election.
- Efforts will expand to engage traditionally Democratic-leaning groups lacking enthusiasm for Biden.
- New Hampshire demonstrated the ongoing difficulties Trump faces in the suburbs and with college-educated white women.
Quick Glance: Stefanik Responds to Trump's Confusion
- Stefanik refutes reports of Trump confusing Nikki Haley with Nancy Pelosi.
- Stefanik reaffirms her strong support for President Trump and his chances of winning in November.
- Trump appeared to mix up Haley and Pelosi at a rally in New Hampshire when discussing the Capitol attack.
- Stefanik did not disclose her conversations with Trump regarding the vice presidency while discussing the topic in the same interview.
Quick Glance: Republicans remove Jim Jordan as House speaker nominee
- Republicans abruptly remove Rep. Jim Jordan as their nominee for House speaker.
- Jordan failed badly in the third ballot for the gavel.
- House Republicans now need to come together and decide on their speaker.
- The House is left without a speaker and unable to function, as no one can currently win a GOP majority.
Quick Glance: Pelosi announces reelection bid for 2024 as Democrats seek to regain House majority
- Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced her candidacy for Congress in 2024 as Democrats work to regain the majority.
- As the first female speaker, Pelosi made history in 2007 and regained the position in 2019.
- The announcement puts to rest any speculation about retirement for the influential leader, who remains a pivotal figure and major fundraiser for Democrats.
Quick Glance: McCarthy Starts Impeachment Inquiry without Budget, Contradicting Past Criticism
- McCarthy called for the inquiry to appease far-right members of the Republican caucus.
- He previously criticized Democrats for prioritizing impeachment over basic government responsibilities.
- McCarthy expressed concern that impeachment has overtaken congressional work and hindered resources for troops.
- He emphasized the potential consequences of lowering the impeachment standard.
Quick Glance: Pelosi refers to Trump indictments as 'exquisite' and 'beautiful'
- Pelosi praises the indictments against the president as exquisite.
- Pelosi warns about the dangers of another Trump term.
- Trump has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
- Pelosi describes the latest charges against Trump as heartbreaking.
Quick Glance: Pelosi criticizes McCarthy's political game with impeachment expungement
- Pelosi says McCarthy is playing political games with the expungement of former President Donald Trump's two impeachments.
- McCarthy supports the idea of expungement and will gauge support in the conference.
- McCarthy apologized to Trump for his statements in a private call.
- Pelosi emphasizes that Trump is the puppeteer and the American people need to be informed about the implications.
HAPPENING NOW: Pres. Joe Biden discusses tunnel repair project funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in Baltimore. https://abcn.ws/2J0gebC
Quick Glance: In the January 6 case, a man who put his feet on Pelosi's desk was found guilty.
- Richard "Bigo" Barnett was unanimously convicted on all eight charges in his indictment after a two-hour jury deliberation.
- According to Justice Department prosecutor Alison Prout, the jury determined that Barnett brought a weapon into Pelosi's office.
- I was just in the middle of something when Barnett stole a piece of her mail and left behind a letter that stated, "Nancy, Bigo was here," punctuated by a sexist expletive.
- Barnett realized he had left his American flag behind after police ordered him and others to leave Pelosi's office.
HAPPENING NOW: Secretary Blinken and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu hold a joint news conference in Jerusalem. https://abcn.ws/2J0gebC
HAPPENING NOW: Rep. Pressley holds a news conference on resolution to affirm ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. https://abcn.ws/2J0gebC
Quick Glance: McCarthy loses again on the ninth ballot in the United States Congress.
- Republican Kevin McCarthy loses his bid for the chairmanship of the United States House of Representatives for the tenth time in a row.
- McCarthy has previously been defeated on six ballots.
- He was shamed after falling two days short of the requisite majority in the election for Speaker of the House of Representatives.
- McCarthy is relying on practically every vote in his party to be elected Speaker, despite Republicans having a small majority in the House.
HAPPENING NOW: Secretary of State Blinken holds a news conference after meeting with Palestinian President Abbas. https://abcn.ws/2J0gebC
Quick Glance: McCarthy collapse has both amused and horrified the Biden world.
- While many House Democrats spent the day laughing at the chaos on the other side of the aisle, the White House kept a more serious face, at least publicly.
- The president and his aides will continue to brand the GOP in public and private by highlighting the behavior of its more extreme voices — the "MAGA Republicans," as Biden has dubbed them — while also reaching out to Republicans who might work more constructively with Democrats, according to White House staffers.
Breaking News: Kevin McCarthy again fell short after a second-round vote for House speaker as 19 Republicans rallied behind Jim Jordan as an alternative.
Quick Glance: The House adjourns for the second day without a speaker.
- McCarthy scrounges for votes as the battle for the speaker begins its second day.
- WASHINGTON (AP) – On Wednesday, a right-wing Republican mutiny immobilized the House for a second grueling day, leaving California Representative Kevin McCarthy fighting for political survival after losing a half-dozen consecutive votes for speaker and with no apparent road ahead to allow Congress to function.
- California Representative Kevin McCarthy recently told reporters that he does not want another vote tonight.
- So far, they can't even agree on a speaker, with extreme-right Republicans repeatedly opposing California Rep. Kevin McCarthy in several public votes over two days.
Quick Glance: McCarthy fails to secure the Speakership as Gaetz gives the crucial vote
- Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) gave the decisive present vote for Speaker, stopping Rep.
- Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from obtaining the 217 total votes required to become Speaker.
- Republicans celebrated Gaetz when he cast his current vote, despite the fact that it stopped them from obtaining the 217 votes McCarthy required to win the election at the time.
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Quick Glance: McCarthy, of the Republican Party, voted repeatedly against becoming House Speaker.
- Subscribers: One Democrat in the House wants to work out an agreement to make McCarthy speaker.
- "I still have the most votes," McCarthy declared at the beginning of the session.
- It was the first time in 100 years that a House speaker nominee did not accept the gavel on the first vote, but McCarthy seemed unfazed.
- Trump had done the opposite earlier in the day, urging Republicans to vote for McCarthy.
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Quick Glance: The United States House of Representatives passes legislation to safeguard same-sex marriage.
- On Thursday, the US House of Representatives passed legislation to safeguard same-sex marriage.
- Members who oppose "natural marriage" defend it.
- The legislation was opposed by the majority of Republicans in the House.
- Vicky Hartzler, a Republican from Missoury, urged colleagues to vote against the bill, which she said opposes "natural marriage" between a man and a woman.