And just make up some stuff because jonerik cups to us from West Virginia and hes done some fantastic scholarship for us at the blog about those early months and the early year of the war in 1861, which really set the stage for what happens in 1861 and onward. A lot of people forget about how formative the action in West Virginia was and hes in there with his sleeves rolled up. Really working the material in a way that ive been impressed with. But now im going to read this really nice introduction. From mount pleasant, ohio. He studied history at Bethany College and received a masters of library and Information Science at kent state university. Where he focused his studies on archives and preservation. He started his career in the preservation at the library of copping and later worked for a congress and later worked for a pittsburghbased preservation firm, where he developed Preservation Strategies for libraries, archives and museums. In 2012 he was named director of archives and reco
Harris we are keeping a very close eye on capitol hill, the house floor has just opened and members of the house could vote on their next House Speaker any time, were told. Republicans are hope louisiana congressman mike johnson will be the man for the job and can get the votes needed. He was named the partys fourth nominee last night. It was eight, then to four, then to two and now to him and it is ticking there. We will be following the action as it unfolds and bring you updates as they happen. We are also waiting for President Bidens first News Conference since october 7. He is set to take News Conference alongside afghanistan Prime Minister. That should happen next hour around the 1 00 hour now. He is facing Mounting Pressure to draw a red line with iran as Tension Mount in the middle east and our men and women have become targets of militias more than ever before. Youre watching outnumbered, im Harris Faulkner here with Kayleigh Mcenany and emily compagno, also ceo of Law Fair Pro
Another day to see that happen. And we, of course, wish him and his Family Safety and hope they get out soon. Thanks very much for watchg. Erin Burnett Outfront starts erin Burnett Outfront starts right now. Captions by vitac www. Vitac. Com outfront next, live from tel aviv, the Breaking News, new Rocket Attacks here in israel as the Prime Minister says, quote, we are Raining Down Hellfire on hamas. Outfronts exclusive dispatch from gaza. Tonight an american pediatrician stuck there sleeping outside, says there is one toilet for 800 people to use. And the Breaking News in the United States. The house has a new speaker after a 22day debacle. He is mike johnson from louisiana, an Election Denier with fewer years in the house than any speaker since 1883. President trump took the stand, he was fined, called a liar by the judge, and he stormed out of court. Lets go outfront. And good evening, welcome to a Special Edition of outfront. Im erin burnett tonight live in tel aviv. And we are fol
Speaker. The speaker without objection, the appointments are approved. And the house will be in recess subject subject to the call of the chair. Pursuant to clause 12a of rule 1, well be back soon. The election of mike johnson is historic tst louisianan to be elected. Hes aduate of l. S. U. And l. S. U. Lawchl. These are his current positions which he wl ve up. Becoming speaker. Republican Conference Vice ai Armed Services and Judiciary Committee, republica Study Committee chair, ande was first elected in 2016. Want to get your views on hearing about the election of mike johnson. 2027488021 for republicans. All others 7488922. You can see the text number there at the bottom as well. 7488903. If you do send a text, include your first name and city. We are going to start with a call from Mike Johnsons own district in louisiana, robert a republican there. What can you tell us about your congressman . Caller ive known mike for many, many years. Who is he . Hes our congressman northwest lou
Heights p never showed up for a court appointment. Just after her disappearance, police say he arrived at a cvs and assaulted employees during the robbery in southeast. The Washington Post spoke with his family. His mom had not even heard he had been arrested. The justiceer said system has failed him, adding that he should not have been freed after his past crimes, also stating he believed he had Mental Illness and telling the post he recently was living on the streets. Johnson will be in court at 1 00 this afternoon. That is when we expect to learn more about the case and johnsons past. We still do not know how johnson met Tricia Mccauley in the first place. Jeff goldberg will be inside, and we will have the latest coming up this afternoon. Reporting outside the d. C. Superior court in northwest washington, i am sam sweeney. Jummy last night about 100 people gathered in northwest d. C. For a candlelight for46yearold was praised her kindness and generosity. Those who were touched by he