there has been some momentum favouring the frontrunner, kevin mccarthy. 1a conservative republicans who were among a group preventing him from winning a majority have now swung behind mr mccarthy. it still leaves him 5 votes short of the 218 he requires. business cannot be conducted in the lower chamber of congress without a speaker. elizabeth landers is the chief political correspondent of vice news. she joins us from washington. thank you so much forjoining us, elizabeth. are you thank you so much forjoining us, elizabeth. are you surprised thank you so much forjoining us, elizabeth. are you surprised to thank you so much forjoining us, elizabeth. are you surprised to see this taking so long? because it has been dragging, hasn t it? it’s been dragging, hasn t it? it s definitel been dragging, hasn t it? it s definitely been dragging. and i thank you set it up well, this split screen moment that is happening in dc right now. it s a solemn day here, but the speakers boat continue
BBCNEWS BBC News June 4, 2024 20:30:15
archive.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from archive.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
this is bbc news with the headlines. on the second anniversary of the january 6th attack on the us capitol building, the house of representatives meets for a fourth day to try to select a speaker. this is the scene live in congress where it was 13th time unlucky for republican kevin mccarthy. he did gain additional support in the previous vote but looks set to come up short again in vote number 13. meanwhile, president biden is marking the second anniversary of the attack on with a ceremony at the white house a minute s silence was held at the capitol building earlier. ukraine says russia is continuing to carry out attacks despite declaring a ceasefire for the orthodox christmas. prince harry faces criticism over