Rep. Kevin McCarthy said he expects to have enough votes to be elected speaker when the House of Representatives reconvenes Friday evening. McCarthy has failed to win a majority in 13 votes over four days. Photo: Jose Luis Magana/Associated Press
US imposes sanctions on Iranian officials
The United States Treasury has imposed sanctions on Iranian officials connected to a company supplying drones to Russia.
The sanctions have targeted six people linked to the Qods Aviation Industry and the director of Iran’s Aerospace Industries Organ…
Longest running US House of Reps Speaker contest in more than 160 years
The United States House of Representatives has reconvened for a fourth day of voting to elect a Speaker of the House in the longest running speaker contest in more than 160 years.
Kevin McCarthy appears to have failed to lock down the amount of votes …
Why C-SPAN Could Show Personal Moments During Speaker Vote
C-SPAN cameras were allowed special access to the Speaker of the House vote, resulting in usually uncaptured moments that have gone viral. Here are some of the network’s unconventional shots on the House floor.
Orthodox celebrate Christmas in shadow of conflict
Orthodox Christians packed churches on Friday evening for Christmas Eve services, a holiday darkened for many by the conflict raging between Orthodox neighbors Russia and Ukraine.
Man United beats Everton 3-1 to advance in FA Cup
Marcus Rashford has scored his fifth goal in as many games after creating two others to help Manchester United beat Everton 3-1 and reach the fourth round of the FA Cup on Friday.
Meet some of the European Elvis impersonators competing to be crowned “King”
The world’s top Elvis impersonators will compete to be crowned “King” this weekend in Birmingham, England, at the European Elvis Championships and Convention.
For The First Time, Putin Attends Christmas Service By Himself In Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday attended an Orthodox Church Christmas service by himself inside a Kremlin cathedral rather than joining other worshippers in a public celebration.
Get Ready for Fort Liberty: The Pentagon Begins Changing Confederate Base Names
The Pentagon has started the process of renaming Fort Bragg and other bases, as well as ships and hundreds of signs and roads.
Flying cars are here and available to preorder
Are we there yet? Flying cars have always been a trope of what the future looks like, so does this Aska vehicle mean we’ve finally crossed the “future” threshold?