Hill, leading the country in unprecedented territory. House of representative begins a Frantic Search for a new speaker. 217 around one person. There are days left to avoid a shutdown. The process is on hold. This is outnumbered, im kayleigh mcenany. Here with my cohost Harris Faulkner and emily compagno. Joining us fox business anchor, dagen mcdowell, and cohost of the verdict ben ferguson. Kevin mccarthy is now the first speaker in the history of the United States to be stripped of the gavel. His historic removal was led by fellow republican matt gaetz. Matt gaetz was furious because Kevin Mccarthy was working with democrats. Gaetz had to work with democrats to oust the house speaker, so there is that. There was a dramatic vote. Final vote total was 216210, with majority voting to vacate the chair of the house speaker. Every democrat voted for Mccarthy Removal along with eight republicans. They got support from the eight. Here is what the florida congressman had to say after the vote
Than this, follow your heart but take your brain with you. I would also advise all of my house colleagues to be sure and take their meds. Senator john kennedy, republican from louisiana, with some good advice, following Kevin Mccarthys historic and humiliating ouster. Meaning even some republicans realize their party is a mess. And utterly incapable of governing. Also tonight on day three of his fraud trial, donald trump high tails it back to florida. And new York Attorney Latitia James says shes had enough of his attacks and lies, declaring that the donald trump show is over. And we begin tonight with a crisis of governance in the house of representatives. At a time when the nation and the world are facing some very serious problems. Today, 75,000 u. S. Health professionals went on strike over Work Conditions and pay. Autoworkers are still strikes and awaiting their fair pay. The Climate Crisis is flooding major cities. Gun violence rages on including just last night in baltimore, as
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Zblnchs happening now, the race is on to find a new House Speaker after republican Rebels Dethrone Kevin Mccarthy. The chamber paralyzed and in total disarray until lawmakers unite around leader. One major priority in serious jeopardy right now, desperately needed military aid for ukraine. Will the house fund the fight against putins invasion or will kyivs counteroffensive face another setback . Also, former President Trump is lashing out once again on this the third day of his civil fraud trial in new york, but the states Attorney General isnt backing down, insisting she wont be bullied and that quote, The Donald Trump show is over. Her words. Welcome to our viewers here in the United States and around the world. Im wolf blitzer. Youre in the situation room. Our top story tonight, House Republicans scrambling right now to find a new speaker after the historic removal of Kevin Mccarthy. At least two serious contenders have emerged but for now, all House Business is frozen until lawmake
Ingraham angle from New York City tonight. Gagging america. Thats the focus of tonights angle. Laura now, who knew that biden had a flair for comedy . More than anything we need to change the poisonous atmosphere here In Washington. You know, we have strong disagreements but we need to stop seeing each other as enemies. We need talk to one another, listen to one another, work with one another. Laura is he right. Look, i mean, biden is right because the danger and the poison has been created by joe biden. Look, they are freaking out In Washington. Why . Because there is a movement afoot that will move to take power away from the Party Establishment and return it to the people. Now, this is the ultimate threat to the elites. Because, i mean, they are all used to running the show. They dont like being held accountable to anyone. So, someone like joe biden, when donald trump is out there . No. They are not going to put up with that for one minute. But, donald trump . Hell point out what is