Rep. Steve Scalise wins GOP nomination for House speaker
Behind closed doors today, the majority of Republicans chose Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) to be their nominee to succeed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif) as speaker. Plus, the war in the Middle East appear...
11 Okt 20231h 28min
At least 1,000 killed in Israel: 900 dead in Gaza
As the death toll rises in both Israel and Gaza, the White House says 20 or more Americans are missing in Israel, this in addition to the 14 Americans killed in Israel. President Biden pledged full su...
10 Okt 20231h 23min
Airstrikes pummel Gaza after rockets fired into Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that Israel’s response to the attacks carried out by Hamas is just beginning. The United State is surging military aid to Israel after the attack left a...
9 Okt 20231h 23min
Sources: McCarthy expected to leave Congress before term ends
Sources tell CNN that just ousted Kevin McCarthy will leave Congress before the end of his term, perhaps as soon as a new speaker is elected. This as Donald Trump endorses a replacement for House spea...
6 Okt 20231h 23min
WH cites “high illegal entry” in border barrier decision
Sources tell CNN that Donald Trump wants to go to Capitol Hill to add his two cents on the debate over who should be the next speaker of the House. But, do Republican lawmakers want him there? Plus, o...
6 Okt 20231h 23min
House searches for new speaker after McCarthy ousted
The race for House speaker begins after Kevin McCarthy was fired in a historic vote. We analyze how we got to this political moment. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) joins to discuss if Jim Jordan or Ste...
4 Okt 20231h 22min
Update for October 3, 2023
Today’s The Lead showcast has been pre-empted by breaking news coverage of the House vote to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker. For recent news updates be sure to check out CNN’s ‘5 Things’ at: edition.c...
3 Okt 20231min
Trump in court for first day of $250M civil fraud trial
With millions of dollars on the line and his future businesses in New York at stake, Donald Trump shows up for day one of his civil fraud trial, blasting not only prosecutors, but insulting the very j...
2 Okt 20231h 23min
